NYFA Filmmaking Camp for Kids (1-Week)
Kids learn filmmaking through hands-on training in a 1-week intensive program.
▌ Editor's read The New York Film Academy (NYFA) offers filmmaking camps in Los Angeles, including a 1-week program for kids, focusing on hands-on experience in directing, shooting, and editing. The website states NYFA has been operating for 30 years, founded by Jerry Sherlock. While the specific camp is not ACA accredited, NYFA is a recognized educational institution. Google reviews for the New York Film Academy Los Angeles campus show a rating of 4.3 stars from 1,000+ reviews, with many praising the quality of instruction and practical experience. The program is a day camp, and the website highlights the use of professional equipment and facilities. Social media handles include @newyorkfilmacademy on Instagram and newyorkfilmacademy on Facebook, showcasing student work and campus life. The camp's focus is on providing a comprehensive, practical introduction to filmmaking for young aspiring artists.
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Since 199630+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 10–13
NYFA Filmmaking Camp for Kids (1-Week) 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
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: $1,225 per 1-week session
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: indoor
Frequently asked about NYFA Filmmaking Camp for Kids (1-Week)
- What ages does NYFA Filmmaking Camp for Kids (1-Week) accept?
- NYFA Filmmaking Camp for Kids (1-Week) 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 (1-Week) cost?
- NYFA Filmmaking Camp for Kids (1-Week) publishes $1,995/week for the standard session. That sits 266% above the $545 median for performing arts camps in Burbank — typical for specialty programs with smaller groups or premium facilities. $1,225 per 1-week session Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are NYFA Filmmaking Camp for Kids (1-Week)'s hours?
- NYFA Filmmaking Camp for Kids (1-Week) 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 (1-Week)?
- NYFA Filmmaking Camp for Kids (1-Week) 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 (1-Week) provide lunch?
- NYFA Filmmaking Camp for Kids (1-Week) 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 (1-Week) compare to other performing arts camps in Burbank?
- NYFA Filmmaking Camp for Kids (1-Week) 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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