Let’s Make a Movie

Monday, July 20, 2026 @ 9:30 AM (PDT) - Friday, July 31, 2026 @ 4:30 PM (PDT)
Ages 11-15 · Co-Ed
Olympia Parks, Arts and Recreation 222 Columbia St NW OlympiaWA  98501
Monday, July 20, 2026 @ 9:30 AM (PDT) - Friday, July 31, 2026 @ 4:30 PM (PDT)
Ages 11-15 · Co-Ed
Olympia Parks, Arts and Recreation 222 Columbia St NW OlympiaWA  98501

Let’s Make a Movie

Jul 20 - Jul 31 (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday)

9:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Ages 11-15 · Co-Ed

Olympia Parks, Arts and Recreation

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$599.00

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Let’s Make a Movie
$599.00
Let’s Make a Movie
$599.00

Meeting Dates

From Jul 20, 2026 to Jul 31, 2026

Each Monday from 09:30 AM to 04:30 PM

Each Tuesday from 09:30 AM to 04:30 PM

Each Wednesday from 09:30 AM to 04:30 PM

Each Thursday from 09:30 AM to 04:30 PM

Each Friday from 09:30 AM to 04:30 PM

About This Activity

Description

Embark on a dynamic two-week adventure immersing yourself in the art of filmmaking. This comprehensive camp guides students through the entire filmmaking process. Students will work through the process of a short narrative movie from scripting, to shooting and editing the final product. Week 1 Pre-production and Script Development: Dive into the foundations of filmmaking by exploring scriptwriting, casting, and the technical aspects of shooting. Gain hands-on experience with cameras, audio equipment, lighting, and special effects. Collaborate with your team to craft and develop the script, cast your film, and rehearse it, setting the stage for the creative journey ahead. Week 2 Filming and Editing: Build upon the skills acquired in Week 1, delving into advanced techniques in production and post-production for filmmaking. Further explore the intricacies of cameras, audio equipment, lighting, and special effects. Collaborate in teams to shoot and edit the scripts developed in Week 1, bringing your cinematic vision to life. By the end of this two-week camp, you will possess a comprehensive understanding of the filmmaking process. You will have successfully navigated the pre-production, production, and post-production stages, resulting in the creation of an original short film! Drop-off is available at 9:15 a.m. Don't forget to bring lunch, snacks, and a water bottle. Join us for this unique and enriching movie-making experience! Drop-off starts at 9:15 a.m. Please bring lunch, snacks, and a water bottle. Staff-to-camper ratio is 1:5. Instructor: TCMedia


Week 1 Pre-production and Script Development: Dive into the foundations of filmmaking by exploring scriptwriting, casting, and the technical aspects of shooting. Gain hands-on experience with cameras, audio equipment, lighting, and special effects. Collaborate with your team to craft and develop the script, cast your film, and rehearse it, setting the stage for the creative journey ahead. Week 2 Filming and Editing: Build upon the skills acquired in Week 1, delving into advanced techniques in production and post-production for filmmaking. Further explore the intricacies of cameras, audio equipment, lighting, and special effects. Collaborate in teams to shoot and edit the scripts developed in Week 1, bringing your cinematic vision to life. By the end of this two-week camp, you will possess a comprehensive understanding of the filmmaking process. You will have successfully navigated the pre-production, production, and post-production stages, resulting in the creation of an original short film! Drop-off is available at 9:15 a.m. Don't forget to bring lunch, snacks, and a water bottle. Join us for this unique and enriching movie-making experience!
Summer Camp Withdrawals/Transfers: Refunds for camp registrations are subject to a $25 cancellation fee per session/week. A full refund, excluding the cancellation fee, will be issued if cancellation notification is received at least 14 days before the camp session's first date. If withdrawal occurs within 2 to 14 days of the camp session's start, the cancellation fee will be 25% of the total camp fee. Withdrawals after 12:00 pm on the Friday before a camp week will incur a cancellation fee of 50% of the total camp fee. No refunds will be given after the camp begins unless the satisfaction policy applies. Transfers are allowed at no cost, provided there is an available spot; however, campers transferring from a camp to a waiting list will be charged the appropriate fee.

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Camps

Location

Camp will be held at Thurston Community Media, 440 Yauger Way, Suite C, Olympia.

Instructor

Thurston Community Media (TCM)

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Olympia Parks, Arts and Recreation 222 Columbia St NW OlympiaWA  98501
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