1-WEEK CREATOR/YOUTUBE SUMMER CAMPS
As part of our 1-Week Creator/YouTube Summer Camps, you will receive a hands-on introduction to the digital video creative process, guided by an expert instructor and special guests. This one-week camp is designed to help you explore your creative impulses, taking your ideas from conception to production and sharing them with the world. Whether you want to start your own YouTube channel, sketch comedy, workout videos, or film and video game reviews, the sky’s the limit, and this camp will kickstart your journey as a content creator!
During this 1-week camp, you will learn to generate and develop a concept and script, plan your next steps, bring your idea to life, and share it successfully with an online audience. By the end of the week, you will have a completed project that directly reflects your creative vision!
You will gain hands-on experience using our camera, lighting, green screen, and sound kits, as well as access to a recording studio and editing computers equipped with Adobe Creative Suite and other software. Whether you are looking for a collaborative environment to workshop an idea, launch a series, or express your artistic side, this class is the perfect starting point for your journey.
The Creator/YouTube Summer Camps conclude with a premiere of your work in a supportive, collaborative environment, as a part of our summer showcase.If you’ve ever wanted to take your first step into the world of content creation, meet fellow collaborators, and receive personalized feedback and guidance from an experienced professional, this is the camp for you!
Camp Session Dates:
Session 1: July 13th - 17th
Session 2: July 20th - 24th
Camp Hours: 10 AM - 4 PM Daily
Location:
The Backlot - Film School and Studio
2 Winters Lane
Catonsville, MD 21228
Cost: $800
These camps are designed for high school-aged campers, 13 to 18.
Campers can sign up for both Sessions if they’d like and can expect to create different videos, through a similar process, each time. Prospective campers should also consider our 2-Week Filmmaking Summer Camps in addition to the Creator Camps.
For answers to additional questions, like our Cancellation Policy, pre- and aftercare options, and more, read our Summer Camps FAQ page.
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What to Expect from
The Backlot Creator Camp
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Lead a team to produce several videos to kick off your next creative adventure
Write a script and template for future videos and see them through to production
Gain experience as part of a production team
Learn the secrets to successfully launching an online creator account/channel
Get hands-on with professional cameras, lenses, lights, and sound equipment
Learn to edit using professional software
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There’s nothing like spending the summer surrounded by peers who share the same passions as you. The friendships made at camp can last a lifetime and spark countless future collaborations.
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Our teachers and counselors are experienced content creators who know how to build lasting creative ventures, keep productions moving, pursue their passions and inspire others to do the same, and — most of all — embrace the idea that being a content creator is the most fun thing in the entire world!
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Our camps prioritize comfort, safety, and respect—so you can show up as you are and fully engage in the process.
Our primary goal is to educate and support all our young creators as they pursue their dreams, and we are committed to helping them bring that vision to life. -
Throughout the camps, professional content creators, both local and from Hollywood, will join us to guide students through the various stages of production for their creative projects.
