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Stop Motion Animation Camp Ages 8-11 | Movie Making Camp Ages 11-14

Campers will bring their ideas to life this summer as they are led by a master filmmaker from 'Film Camp In A Box'.  The Stop Motion Animation Camp (Ages 8-11) will bring Lego, action figures, toys, or clay to life, while the Movie Making Camp (Ages 11-14) will explore the entire film making process and create a short film.  

Can't wait to see you next Summer 2024!  Camp Registration will open mid February.   If you're new to Gryphon Camps, check out last Summers Camp Calendar to get a general idea of similar programming we may offer.  Summer 2023 Camps Calendar at a Glance

Sport Clinics details are posted regularly as sessions become available throughout the year.   Click here for Youth Skills Clinics details.

If your desired Camp week is full, please join the waitlist and we will contact you if and when an opening is available. 

Lego/Clay Animation & Film Making

Professional equipment under the guidance of a master filmmaker from Film Camp in a Box

Stop Motion Animation Camp - Ages 8-11  |  Movie Making Camp - Ages 11-14

Both Camps include:

  • Learn camera angles through digital media literacy skill development
  • Engage with digital equipment for meaningful outcomes
  • STEAM engagement using math, arts, technology & engineering
  • Oral/Visual communication skill development
  • Collaboration & social engagement
  • Critical & abstract thinking

Stop Motion Animation (Lego/Clay) Camp - Ages 8-11

Campers will bring Lego, action figures, toys, or clay to life this summer as they are led by a master filmmaker from 'Film Camp In A Box'.  Half of the day will be dedicated to using specific film equipment under the guidance of a master filmmaker, while the other half will be facilitated by Gryphon Counsellors for games, crafts & outdoor activities.   Each camper will learn to storyboard, develop a script, create characters, create camera angles, edit, design a set and add special effects, music and titles. The result will be a creation of a stop motion blockbuster film that we will watch together as a group.

Program Outcomes:

  • Learn & practice the digital story telling process by writing a storyboard
  • Develop a Script & create Characters
  • Design a Set with special effects, music & titles

 Equipment available while at camp: 

  • MacBook Air loaded with instructional stop motion movie content
  • HD Stop Motion Camera
  • Set Arts supplies  

Movie Making Camp | Ages 11-14

Action, adventure, comedy and suspense await in this Film Making Camp. Using specific equipment under the guidance of a master filmmaker from 'Film Camp in a Box', half of the day young filmmakers will work in small crews to develop a script, create camera angles, add & edit special effects, music and titles.  The final result.....a blockbuster to enjoy on the big screen with family and friends.  The other half of the day will be led by Gryphon Camp Counsellors for games, crafts & outdoor activities.

Program Outcomes:

  • Hands on exploration of entire film making process
  • Pre & Post Production
  • Create a short film with a trailer
  • Develop & edit Script Writing
  • Create Characters they will act 
  • Learn about cinematography

Equipment available while at camp:

  • MacBook Air loaded with instructional stop motion movie content
  • HD Stop Motion Camera
  • Tripod
  • Green screen
  • Boom mic 

Movie Making Camp - Ages 11-14 - July 17-21/23 - Group #1

In addition to the Movie Making camp programming, campers will participate in activity camp theme programming. ----Theme: Lights, Camera, Action ---- We will visit our favourite movies or movie characters during this week. We will enjoy our own Hollywood fun in all of our activities and showcase our own movie talents. Gryphon Camps will become Hollywood for the week. Maybe we'll have the Oscars? Or visit our favourite movie sets? It will be a week of showstopping fun!

Activity Details

Currently not offered

Stop Motion Animation Camp - Ages 8-11 - July 17-21/23 - Group #1

In addition to the Stop Motion Animation camp programming, campers will participate in activity camp theme programming. ----Theme: Lights, Camera, Action ---- We will visit our favourite movies or movie characters during this week. We will enjoy our own Hollywood fun in all of our activities and showcase our own movie talents. Gryphon Camps will become Hollywood for the week. Maybe we'll have the Oscars? Or visit our favourite movie sets? It will be a week of showstopping fun!

Activity Details

Currently not offered

Movie Making Camp - Ages 11-14 - Aug. 21-25/23 - Group #1

In addition to the Movie Making camp programming, campers will participate in activity camp theme programming. ----Theme: Gryphons Time Travel ---- Back to the Future! During this week, we will hop into the Gryphons Time Machine and travel through different time periods as we follow Gryph on some fun adventures. Each day will bring us to a new era.

Activity Details

Currently not offered

Stop Motion Animation Camp - Ages 8-11 - Aug. 21-25/23 - Group #1

In addition to the Stop Motion Animation camp programming, campers will participate in activity camp theme programming. ----Theme: Gryphons Time Travel ----- Back to the Future! During this week, we will hop into the Gryphons Time Machine and travel through different time periods as we follow Gryph on some fun adventures. Each day will bring us to a new era.

Activity Details

Currently not offered

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