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Education from the Heart
"Reel kids is home away from home. A place where kids feel safe, feel heard, seen and loved for who they are. The RK community provides love and connection and that means everything, especially in today's world. Kids learn, feel engaged, creative and most of all, they feel part of something. RK was my kids other family, and forever a memorable treasure for them. Thank you RK! ❤️"
Joanna Mandell, Parent
FILMMAKING FUN
If you’re interested in making a movie and are ready to jump in and start directing, acting, editing, OR ALL OF THE ABOVE, this is the camp for you. We’ll be working collaboratively to create films you can be proud of, while developing an understanding of directing, writing, editing, and camera techniques. Never held a camera? Never fear, all levels of expertise are welcome and encouraged. So bring your enthusiasm and originality, and let’s craft, create, and collaborate! Ages 7-14.
FUN ACTING IMPROV
6/17-6/21 1-4pm
Ever have trouble speaking in public? Or being shy? Or just feeling uncreative? Well, you’re not alone! Improv is all about overcoming self-doubt, being in the moment, and going with the flow. It’s about getting out of your head. It’s also shockingly fun! In this class, we will cover the basics of improv, play theatre games, create characters, and develop comic situations, culminating in a performance the final night of class.
Ages 7-14
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iFILM
July 22-26th 1-4pm
This film class explores the dynamic world of smartphone filmmaking, empowering students to create captivating content using just their phones. From shooting techniques to mobile editing apps, students will gain hands-on experience in crafting quality films on the go.
ages 7-14
HOGWARTS FILM CAMP
Presenting FOUR one-week sessions where you can join Reel Kids in recreating your favorite Harry Potter scenes or make your own! Scenes will be filmed, directed, edited and uploaded BY YOU! This serves as a great introduction to the magic that happens at Reel Kids, with an intro to behind-the-scenes and acting on camera, all within the Potter universe! If you love all things Hogwarts, then this camp is for you! Ages 7-14
Imagine starring in and creating your very own show! Well, now’s the time to bring that dream to life. Working together as a crew, we’ll develop, film and edit together our very own web-series, shooting one episode a day. By the end of the week we’ll have our very own 1st season of a show! Inspired by your favorite movies, shows or plays, you’ll have full creative license to tell your own episodic story as a team. Sitcom, Soap Opera, Fantasy, and more ...the possibilities are endless! And so is the creative fun and learning! Ages 7-14
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FILMCamp
This class covers the basic "do's" and "don'ts" of acting for film, along with the differences between stage acting and screen acting. Students will learn techniques for acting in TV commercials, TV series, feature films and more. They will also work together to act in several projects such as short films, webisodes and web series that are created and produced by fellow students.
Ages 7-14
ACTING FOR FILM 1
Session 1 = June 17th-21st @ 9:30a-12:30pm
Session 2 = July 22nd-26th @ 9:30a-12:30pm
ACTING FOR FILM 2
Session 1 = June 24th-28th @ 9:30-12:30pm
Session 2 = July 29th-August 2nd @ 9:30-12:30pm
Expand your talent, strengthen your acting skills, explore creating solid characters in front of the camera, and build on what you learned in "Acting For Film 1" (note - participation in "Acting For Film 1" is suggested but not necessary). In this class, we will begin making your actor’s reel, film whole scenes from your favorite films, and fine-tune your acting chops.
D & D
ROLE-PLAYING, & STORY!
August 5th-9th
2-5pm
Dungeons & Dragons Ages 9 & up Do you know what the most popular game is for screenwriters? Dungeons and Dragons. Fact. Why? Well, you create characters, work within a given structure towards a goal, and have to learn to work with a wide variety of personalities. In fact, one of the best ways to break into the screenwriting community is to join a D&D campaign. So join us as we play some awesome games, learn about character, world building, and story… and have a blast while we do it!
Ages 9 and up