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13 programsVisual Storytelling
Penn State UniversitySelective

Penn State Visual Storytelling Summer Camp

A one-week residential summer camp where students ages 14–18 learn visual storytelling, documentary production, and multimedia journalism using professional cameras and industry tools. Students produce a complete visual project while working with prize-winning instructors and developing critical thinking skills.

Jul · 1 wk sessionsResidentialState College, PA$1,500–$2,999201 days
Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts, Career Exploration
SubjectsVisual Storytelling, Documentary Production, Photography, Videography, Multimedia Journalism
Cost$1,500–$2,999 · $1,500
Websitehttps://bellisario.psu.edu/prospective/summer-camps
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Loyola Marymount UniversitySelective

LMU Pre-College Programs: Scenic and Lighting Design for the Stage

A two-week intensive residential program for high school students to learn scenic and lighting design for theatre, including drawing, modeling, visual storytelling, and design analysis through script work and field trips to Los Angeles-area theaters.

Jul · 2 wk sessionsResidentialLos Angeles, CA$3,000–$6,999185 days
Entering grades10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts
SubjectsScenic Design, Lighting Design, Theatre, Visual Storytelling, Script Analysis
Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $6,500
Websitehttps://summer.lmu.edu/design
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Loyola Marymount UniversitySelective

LMU Pre-College Programs: Theatre Reimagined: Writing, Designing, and Acting in the Digital Age

A 2-week residential theatre program exploring writing, design, and acting with emphasis on digital technology and AI in theatre. Students develop skills in scriptwriting, stage design, visual storytelling, and performance analysis while creating a showcase performance.

Jun · 2 wk sessionsResidentialLos Angeles, CA$3,000–$6,999185 days
Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts, STEM
SubjectsActing, Writing, Stage Design, Theatre Technology, Digital Media, Visual Storytelling, Performance Analysis, Playwriting
Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $6,500
Websitehttps://summer.lmu.edu/theatre
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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–$6,999355 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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UCLA School of Theater, Film, and TelevisionSelective

UCLA Summer Sessions: Emerging Filmmakers Digital Filmmaking

An intensive three-week residential summer program for high school students (grades 10–12) focusing on digital filmmaking, visual storytelling, cinematography, and post-production. Students create original narrative short films using professional equipment, attend industry workshops, and receive portfolio reviews from professionals.

Jun–Jul · 3 wk sessionsResidentialLos Angeles, CA$7,000+96 days
Entering grades10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts, Career Exploration
SubjectsDigital Filmmaking, Cinematography, Directing, Editing, Post-Production, Visual Storytelling
Cost$7,000+ · $8,975
Websitehttps://www.tft.ucla.edu/course/emerging-digital-filmmaking/
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UCLA School of Theater, Film and TelevisionSelective

UCLA Film & Television Emerging Filmmakers Digital Filmmaking

A 3-week intensive residential workshop for high school students in grades 10–12 covering digital filmmaking fundamentals, visual storytelling, cinematography, editing, and virtual production. Students work on collaborative projects, receive one-on-one portfolio reviews, and participate in industry studio tours.

Jun–Jul · 3 wk sessionsResidentialLos Angeles, CA$7,000+Rolling; early application encouraged
Entering grades10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts, Career Exploration
SubjectsDigital Filmmaking, Cinematography, Directing, Editing, Visual Storytelling, Post-production, Virtual Production
Cost$7,000+ · $8,975
Websitehttps://www.tft.ucla.edu/course/emerging-digital-filmmaking/
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International Center of Photography (ICP)

ICP Summer Teen Academy Photography Courses

Summer photography courses for pre-teens and teens offering instruction in black-and-white photography, digital photography, street photography, handmade photobooks, mobile visual storytelling, and gallery work. Courses are available both in-person and online, with flexible session lengths.

Jul–Oct · 1–3 wk sessionsCommuter / OnlineNew York, NY<$500Rolling
Entering grades6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts
SubjectsPhotography, Black-and-White Photography, Digital Photography, Street Photography, Mobile Visual Storytelling, Darkroom Techniques, Digital Editing, Visual Storytelling
Cost<$500 · $300
Websitehttps://www.icp.org/school/teen-academy
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Massachusetts College of Art and Design (MassArt)

MassArt: Summer Intensives in Art & Design

Two-week intensive summer art and design program for high school students offering courses in animation, architecture, character design, drawing, fashion, graphic design, illustration, jewelry, photography, printmaking, and visual storytelling. Classes are held on MassArt's Boston campus with both in-person and online options available.

Jul · 2 wk sessionsCommuter / OnlineBoston, MA$500–$1,499
Entering grades10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesAcademic, Performing & Visual Arts
SubjectsAnimation Toolkit, Architecture & Design, Character Design, Drawing Fundamentals, Fashion Design, Graphic Design, Illustration, Jewelry and Metalsmithing, Painting from Observation, Photography, Printmaking, Visual Storytelling, Mixed Media, Digital Photo & Photoshop Studio
Cost$500–$1,499 · $895
Websitehttps://massart.edu/summer-intensives
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Penn State University

Penn State Bellisario College of Communications Summer Camps

Immersive residential summer camps for high school students (ages 14–18) exploring communications and media through five specialized tracks: broadcast journalism, film production, podcasting, social media content creation, and visual storytelling. Students work with Bellisario College faculty and industry professionals using state-of-the-art facilities.

Jul · 1 wk sessionsResidentialState College, PA$1,500–$2,999201 days
Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts, Career Exploration
SubjectsBroadcast Journalism, Film Production, Podcasting, Social Media and Content Creation, Visual Storytelling, Communications
Cost$1,500–$2,999 · $1,500
Websitehttps://bellisario.psu.edu/prospective/summer-camps
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Ringling College of Art and Design

Ringling College: PreCollege Discovery

A one-week residential summer program for high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors combining traditional and digital courses in animation, film, design, and visual arts at Ringling College's Sarasota campus.

Jun · 1 wk sessionsResidentialSarasota, FL$1,500–$2,999201 days
Entering grades10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts
SubjectsSequential Storytelling, Drawing with Character, Concept Art, Brand Camp, Introduction to Cinematography, 3D Design for Animation, Visual Storytelling, Themed Entertainment, Introduction to 2D Animation
Cost$1,500–$2,999 · $2,375
Websitehttps://www.ringling.edu/about/community-programs/continuing-and-professional-studies/precollege-discovery/
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SUNY Purchase, Youth and Precollege Programs

Purchase College: Filmmaking Institute

A 4-week intensive filmmaking program for high school students covering screenplay writing, directing, cinematography, editing, and post-production. Students complete 8–10 original short film projects and screen them at a final film festival.

Jun · 4 wk sessionsCommuterPurchase, NY$1,500–$2,999
Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts, Academic
SubjectsFilmmaking and Digital Media, Visual Storytelling, Screenplay Writing, Cinematography, Film Editing, Directing
Cost$1,500–$2,999 · $2,200
Websitehttps://www.purchase.edu/academics/youth-and-precollege-programs/precollege-filmmaking-institute/
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National Student Leadership Conference (NSLC)Credit

National Student Leadership Conference (NSLC) | Animation

A 9-day residential program at UCLA focusing on animation, visual storytelling, and character development. Students gain hands-on experience with industry animation software, create a studio simulation project with assigned roles, and tour major animation studios and art institutions in Los Angeles.

Jun–Jul · 1–2 wk sessionsResidentialLos Angeles, CA$3,000–$6,999Rolling; space-available enrollment
Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts, Career Exploration
SubjectsAnimation, Visual Storytelling, Character Development, Motion and Timing, Design and Storyboarding, Leadership
Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $4,495
Websitehttps://www.nslcleaders.org/youth-leadership-programs/animation/
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CIEE

CIEE High School Summer in London, England: Filmmaking & Storytelling

A 3-week study abroad program in London where high school students learn filmmaking fundamentals—scriptwriting, directing, cinematography, and editing—while creating a short film portfolio piece and exploring iconic British cultural landmarks and filming locations.

Jun–Jul · 2–3 wk sessionsResidentialLondon, United Kingdom$7,000+70 days
Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts, Career Exploration, Travel/Cultural Immersion, Travel/Cultural Immersion, Travel/Cultural Immersion, Travel/Cultural Immersion, Travel/Cultural Immersion, STEM, Performing & Visual Arts, Career Exploration, Travel/Cultural Immersion, Travel/Cultural Immersion, Travel/Cultural Immersion, Travel/Cultural Immersion, Travel/Cultural Immersion, Travel/Cultural Immersion, Travel/Cultural Immersion, Travel/Cultural Immersion, Travel/Cultural Immersion, Travel/Cultural Immersion, Travel/Cultural Immersion, Travel/Cultural Immersion, Travel/Cultural Immersion, Travel/Cultural Immersion, Travel/Cultural Immersion, Travel/Cultural Immersion, Travel/Cultural Immersion, Travel/Cultural Immersion, Travel/Cultural Immersion, Travel/Cultural Immersion
SubjectsFilmmaking and Digital Media, Screenwriting, Visual Storytelling
Cost$7,000+ · $7,600
Websitehttps://www.ciee.org/go-abroad/high-school-study-abroad/summer/programs/england/london/filmmaking-storytelling
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