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afilmSelective

afilm: Junior Summer Film Camp

An intensive one-week in-person film camp in Barcelona for ages 13–18, covering filmmaking fundamentals including preproduction, production, postproduction, acting, and directing through short film creation.

Aug · 1 wk sessionsCommuterBarcelona, Spain<$500217 days
Entering grades8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts
SubjectsFilmmaking, Film Direction, Acting, Screenwriting, Film Production
Cost<$500 · $726
Websitehttp://www.afilm.es/programs/jr-summer-film-camp/
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California Film InstituteSelective

California Film Institute: Summerfilm

Multiple immersive workshops exploring pathways into film and festival industries. Students write, shoot, and edit original work while receiving professional-level training with hands-on experience in filmmaking.

Jul · 1–4 wk sessionsCommuter / OnlineSan Rafael, CA$500–$1,499Rolling
Entering grades6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts, Career Exploration
SubjectsFilmmaking and Digital Media, Documentary Filmmaking, Narrative Filmmaking, Screenwriting, Cinematography, Film Editing, Film Curation
Cost$500–$1,499 · $1,000
Websitehttps://cfieducation.cafilm.org/summerfilm/
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Centauri Summer Arts CampSelective

Centauri Summer Arts Camp

Arts-focused summer day camps offering intensive four-hour daily sessions in creative writing, fine art, digital art, film-making, and design disciplines. Programs serve ages 9–17 with both in-studio and virtual options.

Jul–Aug · 1–2 wk sessionsCommuter / OnlineToronto, Canada$500–$1,499Rolling
Entering grades6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts
SubjectsCreative Writing, Painting, Pastels, Sketching, Photography, Photo Editing, Digital Art, Animation, Graphic Novel Creation, Film-making, Screenwriting, Acting, Architecture, Interior Design, Comic Creation
Cost$500–$1,499 · $349
Websitehttps://www.centauriarts.com/academy/toronto/summer-day-camps/
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Point Park UniversitySelective

Point Park University: Youth & High School Summer Programs

Point Park University offers multiple summer programs for youth and high school students in arts, business, communication, dance, film, animation, theatre, and STEAM. Programs run 1–3 weeks during June through early August with access to industry-standard facilities.

Jun–Jul · 1–3 wk sessionsCommuterPittsburgh, PA$500–$1,499
Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts, Business/Entrepreneurship, Academic, STEM
SubjectsCreative Writing, Forensic Science, Accounting/Finance, Sports Business, Entrepreneurship, Sports Broadcasting, Dance, Choreography, Ballet, Jazz, Modern, STEAM, Robotics, Animation, Film, Screenwriting, Sound Design, Theatre, Musical Theatre, Acting
Cost$500–$1,499 · $800
Websitehttps://www.pointpark.edu/about/aboutpittsburgh/livingandlearninginpittsburgh/community-and-summer-programs/youth-and-high-school-students/index
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School of Creative & Performing Arts (SOCAPA)Selective

SOCAPA Film, Acting, Dance, Music & Photography Camps in New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago & Vermont

Multi-week summer intensives in film, acting, dance, music, and photography offered at locations in New York City, Los Angeles, Vermont, and Chicago. Programs include both day and residential options for students ages 14–18.

Jun–Aug · 2–8 wk sessionsCommuter / ResidentialMultiple locations$1,500–$2,999142 days
Entering grades8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts
SubjectsFilmmaking, Screenwriting, Acting, Musical Theater, Photography, Dance, Music
Cost$1,500–$2,999 · $2,145
Websitehttps://www.socapa.org/
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Point Park UniversitySelective

Point Park University: Screenwriting Intensive

A one-week residential or commuter screenwriting program for high school students (grades 9–12 and graduates) covering storytelling, character development, screenplay formatting, and pitching. Students create their own scripts and receive Final Draft 13 software.

Jun · 1 wk sessionsResidential / CommuterPittsburgh, PA$1,500–$2,999Rolling
Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, PG
CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts
SubjectsScreenwriting, Filmmaking and Digital Media
Cost$1,500–$2,999 · $1,550
Websitehttps://www.pointpark.edu/About/AboutPittsburgh/LivingandLearninginPittsburgh/Community-and-Summer-Programs/Youth-and-High-School-Students/Film-Animation-Choices/Screenwriting
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School of Creative & Performing Arts (SOCAPA)Selective

SOCAPA: Performing Arts

Pre-college summer intensives in performing arts including filmmaking, acting, photography, dance, and music for ages 14–18, offered at multiple campuses in New York City, Los Angeles, and Burlington, Vermont with day and residential options.

Jun–Aug · 2–3 wk sessionsCommuter / ResidentialMultiple locations$1,500–$2,999
Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts
SubjectsFilmmaking, Screenwriting, Acting, Musical Theater, Photography, Dance, Music, Singer-Songwriter
Cost$1,500–$2,999 · $2,295
Websitehttps://www.socapa.org/
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Loyola Marymount UniversitySelective

LMU Pre-College Programs - Producing and Screenwriting with AI

A two-week intensive residential program where rising high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors develop original screenplays, produce visual proof-of-concept films using AI-powered creative tools, and learn the entertainment industry and creator economy.

Jun · 2 wk sessionsResidentialLos Angeles, CA$3,000–$6,9995 days left
Entering grades10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts, Career Exploration, STEM
SubjectsScreenwriting, Producing, Filmmaking, AI, Entertainment Industry, Creator Economy
Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $6,500
Websitehttps://summer.lmu.edu/programs/summer2027/producingwithai/
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Loyola Marymount UniversitySelectiveCredit

Loyola Marymount University Precollege Summer Programs

An engaging opportunity for motivated high school students to get a sneak peek at college through transformative summer experiences in various disciplines including film, arts, business, STEM, and media studies.

Jun–Jul · 2–4 wk sessionsCommuter / OnlineLos Angeles, CA$3,000–$6,9995 days left
Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesAcademic, STEM, Career Exploration, Business/Entrepreneurship, Performing & Visual Arts
SubjectsScreenwriting, Film Production, Animation, Graphic Design, Acting, Dance, Theatre, Stage Design, Theatre Technology, Sports & Entertainment Business, Entrepreneurship, Engineering, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Political Science, Journalism, Media Literacy, Creative Technology & Innovation
Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $6,500
Websitehttps://summer.lmu.edu/courses
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UCLASelective

UCLA Film & Television Emerging Filmmakers TV Writing

An intensive two- or three-week summer program for high school students (grades 9–12) focused on TV writing and storytelling. Students learn story structure, character development, and pilot writing through instruction by TV industry professionals, culminating in a live table read of original scripts performed by professional actors.

Jun–Jul · 2–3 wk sessionsResidential / OnlineLos Angeles, CA$3,000–$6,99997 days
Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts, Career Exploration, Leadership
SubjectsTV Writing, Screenwriting, Storytelling, Digital Media
Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $2,955
Websitehttps://www.tft.ucla.edu/course/emerging-filmmakers-tv-writing/
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Smith CollegeSelective

Smith Precollege Summer Programs - Creative Writing Workshop

A two-week residential creative writing program for high school students offering instruction in multiple genres including fiction, poetry, screenwriting, playwriting, and journalism. Students select one morning and one afternoon class from a range of offerings and participate in evening activities including open mic nights and publishing workshops.

Jul · 2 wk sessionsResidentialNorthampton, MA$3,000–$6,999172 days
Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesAcademic, Performing & Visual Arts
SubjectsCreative Writing, Fiction, Poetry, Screenwriting, Playwriting, Journalism, Science Fiction, Fantasy, Narrative Verse
Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $4,985
Websitehttps://www.smith.edu/academics/precollege-programs/creative-writing
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Wake Forest UniversitySelective

Wake Forest Summer Immersion: Filmmaking Institute

A one-week residential filmmaking program for high school students covering fundamentals of filmmaking, camera and sound basics, storyboarding, screenwriting, documentary interviewing, and video editing using Adobe Premiere Pro. Students create two short films and engage with film professionals.

Jun · 1 wk sessionsResidentialWinston-Salem, NC$3,000–$6,999356 days
Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts, Academic
SubjectsFilmmaking and Digital Media, Screenwriting, Documentary, Visual Storytelling, Film Production, Video Editing
Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $3,500
Websitehttps://immersion.summer.wfu.edu/on-campus-institutes/filmmaking-institute/
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Wake Forest UniversitySelective

Wake Forest Summer Immersion: Screenwriting Institute

A week-long residential summer program for high school students (grades 9–12) exploring screenwriting for film, television, and video games. Students write screenplays, analyze storytelling techniques, workshop with peers, and learn from award-winning screenwriters using industry-standard software.

Jun · 1 wk sessionsResidentialWinston-Salem, NC$3,000–$6,999356 days
Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts
SubjectsScreenwriting, Filmmaking and Digital Media, Creative Writing
Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $3,500
Websitehttps://immersion.summer.wfu.edu/on-campus-institutes/screenwriting-institute/
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Wake Forest UniversitySelective

Wake Forest: Summer Immersion Program

A week-long residential summer program offering intensive institutes across 20+ subjects including STEM, business, law, medicine, and the arts. High school students (grades 9–12) take courses taught by Wake Forest faculty and industry professionals, with networking and mentorship opportunities.

Jun–Jul · 1 wk sessionsResidential / OnlineWinston-Salem, NC$3,000–$6,999356 days
Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesAcademic, STEM, Career Exploration, STEM, Business/Entrepreneurship, Healthcare, Leadership, Performing & Visual Arts
SubjectsArtificial Intelligence, Biology, Business, Business Strategy, Computer Science, Debate and Public Advocacy, Engineering, Entrepreneurship, Filmmaking, Finance and Investing, Health and Exercise Science, Law, Leadership, Medicine, Neuroscience, Policy and Politics, Psychology, Regenerative Medicine, Screenwriting, Sports Business, Sports Marketing, Sports Medicine, Technology, Women's Health, Writing
Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $3,500
Websitehttps://immersion.summer.wfu.edu/
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Loyola Marymount UniversitySelective

LMU Pre-College Programs: Beginning Screenwriting

A two-week residential screenwriting workshop taught by professional screenwriters. Students learn script structure, character development, dialogue, and formatting while completing a short script by program's end. Includes studio tours, film viewings, and weekend social activities on LMU's Westchester campus in Los Angeles.

Jun–Jul · 2 wk sessionsResidentialLos Angeles, CA$7,000+5 days left
Entering grades10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts
SubjectsScreenwriting, Filmmaking and Digital Media, Creative Writing
Cost$7,000+ · $6,500
Websitehttps://summer.lmu.edu/screenwriting
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Get Lit

GetLit Summer Camp

A free in-person summer program for Southern California youth featuring filmmaking, screenwriting, spoken word poetry, and music instruction with craft workshops and a culminating showcase.

Jun · 1 wk sessionsCommuterLos Angeles, CAFree
Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, PG, College
CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts
SubjectsFilmmaking, Screenwriting, Spoken Word Poetry, Music
CostFree
Websitehttps://www.getlit.org/programs
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UC San Diego Division of Extended StudiesCredit

Sally Ride Science Academy at UC San Diego

Hands-on STEAM workshops for K–12 students featuring marine biology, engineering, robotics, coding, space exploration, AI, and digital media. Programs are offered at multiple San Diego locations with rolling enrollment.

Jul · 1 wk sessionsCommuterSan Diego, CA<$500202 days
Entering gradesBelow 6th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesSTEM, Academic
SubjectsMarine Biology, Engineering, Robotics, Coding/Programming, Space Exploration, Artificial Intelligence, Entrepreneurship, Geology, Virtual Reality, Screenwriting, Digital Media, Sustainability, Epidemiology
Cost<$500 · $175
Websitehttps://extendedstudies.ucsd.edu/educational-programs/sally-ride-science-academy
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North Carolina State University

North Carolina State University: Young and Teen Writers Summer Workshops

A two-week summer workshop for young writers in grades 5–8 held at NC State's Raleigh campus. Students select from courses in creative writing, poetry, fiction, genre fiction, dramatic writing, and creative nonfiction, working in small groups with published faculty writers.

Jul · 2–8 wk sessionsCommuterRaleigh, NC<$500203 days
Entering gradesBelow 6th, 6th, 7th, 8th
CategoriesAcademic, Performing & Visual Arts
SubjectsCreative Writing, Poetry, Fiction, Playwriting, Screenwriting, Creative Nonfiction
Cost<$500 · $326
Websitehttps://english.chass.ncsu.edu/research-and-engagement/young-writers/young-writers-workshop/
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Lake Forest College

Lake Forest College: Writing by the Lake

A poetry and creative writing seminar exploring poetic forms including haiku, villanelle, sonnet, pantoum, and free verse, with personalized feedback and writing evaluation. Participants connect with other writers from the community and receive mentorship from Lake Forest College faculty.

Sep–Oct · 1–4 wk sessionsCommuterLake Forest, IL<$500Contact for details
Entering grades10th, 11th, 12th, PG, College
CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts
SubjectsPoetry Writing, Creative Writing, Screenwriting
Cost<$500 · $350
Websitehttps://www.lakeforest.edu/community/writing-by-the-lake
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Mason Community Arts Academy

Mason City Arts Academy: Summer Programs

Summer arts programs hosted at George Mason University offering classes in acting, theater, film, music, and visual arts for ages 3.5–18+, with weekly sessions running June through August.

Jun–Aug · 1 wk sessionsCommuterFairfax, VA<$500Registration for 2027 opens in January
Entering gradesBelow 6th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts
SubjectsActing, Theater, Musical Theater, Improv, Technical Theater, Film, Filmmaking, Screenwriting, Music Composition, Choir, Instrumental Music, Strings, Guitar, Piano, Music Production, Songwriting, Drawing, Painting, Studio Art, Digital Illustration, Animation, Photography
Cost<$500 · $476
Websitehttps://masonacademy.gmu.edu/summer/
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NW Film Camp

NW Film Camp: Summer Camp

Multi-track summer day camp offering filmmaking instruction for ages 8–18 across the Pacific Northwest. Creator Camp (ages 8–11) focuses on storytelling and short film production; Filmmaker Camps (ages 12–18) offer beginner to advanced tracks in digital shorts, narrative filmmaking, and cinematic production using professional equipment.

Jun–Aug · 1 wk sessionsCommuterMultiple locations$500–$1,499202 days
Entering grades6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts, Career Exploration, STEM
SubjectsFilmmaking, Cinematography, Video Production, Directing, Screenwriting, Video Editing, Storytelling, Sound Design
Cost$500–$1,499 · $599
Websitehttps://www.nwfilmcamp.com/
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Chicago Filmmakers

Chicago Filmmakers: Teen & Youth Filmmaking Summer Camp

Hands-on summer camp for youth and teens focusing on filmmaking fundamentals including writing, producing, directing, editing, and sound design. Participants create short films collaboratively in a professional setting.

Jun–Jul · 2 wk sessionsCommuterChicago, IL$500–$1,499
Entering gradesBelow 6th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th
CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts, Career Exploration
SubjectsFilmmaking, Video Production, Directing, Cinematography, Editing, Sound Design, Screenwriting
Cost$500–$1,499 · $800
Websitehttps://chicagofilmmakers.org/youth-classes-and-camps
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GrubStreet

GrubStreet Summer Writing Sessions

A two-week summer writing program for teens ages 13–18 featuring genre-based cohorts, published author instructors, daily lunch, and opportunities for publication in the YAWP Anthology.

Jun–Aug · 2 wk sessionsCommuterBoston, MA$500–$1,499Rolling
Entering grades7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesAcademic, Performing & Visual Arts
SubjectsCreative Writing, Fiction, Science Fiction/Fantasy, Poetry, Creative Nonfiction, Screenwriting
Cost$500–$1,499 · $715
Websitehttps://grubstreet.org/write/yawp-week-long-summer-classes
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School of Creative & Performing Arts (SOCAPA)

SOCAPA Film Camps—New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago & Vermont

Intensive filmmaking and screenwriting programs for high school students at four locations across the United States. Students write, direct, produce, and edit their own films using industry-standard techniques, with options for residential or commuter attendance on college campuses.

Jun–Aug · 2–5 wk sessionsResidential / CommuterMultiple locations$1,500–$2,999172 days
Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts, Career Exploration, Performing & Visual Arts, Career Exploration, Performing & Visual Arts, Career Exploration, Performing & Visual Arts, Career Exploration
SubjectsFilmmaking, Screenwriting, Film Production
Cost$1,500–$2,999 · $2,245
Websitehttps://www.socapa.org/teen-camps/film-camps
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