Camp · Performing Arts · Ages 10–13 · $1,163/week
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NYFA Filmmaking Camp for Kids

Burbank · $1,163/week · ★ 4.2 (102 reviews)

Hands-on filmmaking camp for kids aged 10-13, covering directing, cinematography, and editing.

▌ Editor's read The NYFA Filmmaking Camp for Kids I (2-Week) in Los Angeles is a day camp program offered by the New York Film Academy, a for-profit institution established in 1992 by Jerry Sherlock, indicating over 30 years of operation. The camp focuses on practical, hands-on filmmaking, where students learn directing, screenwriting, cinematography, and editing, culminating in the creation of their own short films. The website highlights that students use professional equipment and are taught by experienced instructors. While the specific camp does not have a separate Google review profile, the New York Film Academy (Los Angeles campus) has a Google rating of 4.3 stars from 1,100 reviews, with many positive comments praising the hands-on learning and quality of instruction. The camp is not accredited by the ACA. The website does not explicitly mention staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies for staff.
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Who thrives here Ages 10–13

NYFA Filmmaking Camp for Kids is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. performing arts programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
1996 (30 years)
Operator
Private business
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Performing Arts
  • Ages: 10–13
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Address: 3300 Riverside Dr, Burbank, CA 91505, USA
  • Phone: +1 818-333-3558
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: $2,325 per 2-week session

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about NYFA Filmmaking Camp for Kids

What ages does NYFA Filmmaking Camp for Kids accept?
NYFA Filmmaking Camp for Kids is open to children ages 10–13. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does NYFA Filmmaking Camp for Kids cost?
NYFA Filmmaking Camp for Kids publishes $1,163/week for the standard session. That sits 113% above the $545 median for performing arts camps in Burbank — typical for specialty programs with smaller groups or premium facilities. $2,325 per 2-week session Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are NYFA Filmmaking Camp for Kids's hours?
NYFA Filmmaking Camp for Kids runs 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs NYFA Filmmaking Camp for Kids?
NYFA Filmmaking Camp for Kids is operated by a private business, with 30 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does NYFA Filmmaking Camp for Kids provide lunch?
NYFA Filmmaking Camp for Kids does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
How does NYFA Filmmaking Camp for Kids compare to other performing arts camps in Burbank?
NYFA Filmmaking Camp for Kids is one of 128 performing arts camps in Burbank that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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