Summer Filmmaking Camps in Rhode Island

Rhode Island may be the smallest state in the US, but it's definitely not small on fun as far as summer camps go! And the summer of 2010 will be no exception. This year, instead of the traditional summer camp, why not think about a specialty camp for your kids? One option is filmmaking camp, which combines the learning of skills in media with the fun of exploring creativity. Here are three popular filmmaking camps in Rhode Island that you may be interested in.

KidsEye Filmmaking Camp
KidsEye is a summer filmmaking camp that's located in Kingston, RI, at the University of Rhode Island. The camp explores all roles of filmmaking, including screenwriting, acting, directing, and crew work. Children are divided into groups and produce a short film within each group.

Location: University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI 02881
Phone Number: 401-861-4445
Dates: July 5 - 9 (2010)
Ages: 8 - 16
Price: $345 (which includes a copy of the finished films, an official KidsEye t-shirt, and access passes to FLICKERS main events and film festivals)
For more information: http://www.film-festival.org/kidseye.php

Digital Media Camps
Digital Media Campsare a Jewish Community Center of Rhode Island project, but anyone can join. Students will create, edit, and present multimedia projects using the camp's digital cameras and software.

Location: 401 Elmgrove Avenue, Providence, RI
Phone Number: 401-861-8800
Dates: August 21 - 25 (2010)
Ages: grades 4 - 7
Price: $250
For more information: email Claudia Fiks at cfiks@jccri.org

Kid Filmmakers Club
This camp, which makes it's home base in Newport, Rhode Island, showcases travelling workshops that visit throughout the state and touch upon many different aspects of the filmmaking industry, including working equipment and the art of animation.

Location: PO Box 12, Newport, RI 02840 (and also various locations since this workshop travels as well)Phone Number: 401-294-2297
Dates: various (see website for specific topics) (2010)
Ages: 9 - 17
Price: ranges from $295 - $345 per workshop
For more information: www.kidfilmmakers.com

Remember that with all summer camps, schedules and prices are always subject to change up to the last moment, so your best bet is to get in touch directly with the camp to get exact dates, age range, and prices. And also remember that the whole point of summer camp is for your kid to have fun! So encourage them to explore, have fun, and learn along the way. Who knows, with camps like these being offered, your child may just find the hidden career path they didn't even know they were interested in.

Other sources:

http://www.film-festival.org/kidseye.php
http://www.kidscamps.com/camps/rhode-island-film-camps.html
http://www.projo.com/seasonal/camp/
http://www.uri.edu/news/camps/