FutureFrames Creative Youth Summer Camp 2025 offers great programming —animation, AI, podcasting, acting, AND filmmaking—plus breakfast, lunch, snacks, expert mentorship, and a festival showcase… all at an affordable price." Our camp provides two separate training areas for middle and high schoolers - ages 11-19.

Includes all meals, supplies, expert instruction, weekly creative outing, daily park visit, and a participant showcase opportunity at UMFF 2025.

* Week 1: June 2-6, 2025 – Storytelling Foundations *

FutureFrames Week 1: Storytelling Foundations (Ages 8-19)

Unleash Your Child’s Creativity Through the Art of Storytelling!

Does your child love writing, creating characters, or dreaming up their own movies? In FutureFrames Week 1, youth will explore storytelling from the ground up—learning how to build compelling plots, develop dynamic characters, and bring their ideas to life through screenwriting and storyboarding.

Guided by experienced writers and filmmakers, campers will work in age-based groups to write original scenes, collaborate with peers, and pitch their ideas just like real screenwriters. They’ll also learn the differences between film, TV, and digital storytelling, while gaining confidence and creative skills that last a lifetime.

What They’ll Learn:

✔ Story structure and screenwriting basics
✔ Character development and visual storytelling
✔ Writing for film, TV, and digital platforms
✔ How to pitch a story and work in a creative team

Affordable, high-quality training in a supportive, hands-on environment—perfect for budding storytellers!
Spots are limited—register now!

* Week 2: June 9-13, 2025 – Animation, Art, Acting, Graphic Design *

FutureFrames Week 2: Animation, Acting & Digital Expression

Lights, Camera, Animate! Bring stories to life through movement and performance.

In Week 2, campers dive into the exciting world of animation and acting, learning how to transform characters and scripts into captivating visual and on-camera performances. From hands-on 2D and 3D animation techniques to voice acting and stage presence, youth will explore how body, voice, and motion bring stories to life.

Participants will storyboard scenes, animate characters using digital tools, practice voiceovers, and take part in fun acting games and performance workshops—all guided by industry professionals. Teens will also explore content creation for social media and branding through vlogging.

What They’ll Learn:

✔ Character animation and digital storytelling
✔ Voice acting and facial expressions
✔ Acting techniques for stage and screen
✔ Vlogging and video presentation skills
✔ Team collaboration and performance confidence

Creative expression meets tech innovation—perfect for the spotlight-ready storyteller!
Register now!

Week 3: June 23-27, 2025 – Filmmaking, Podcasting, Multimedia Production, Editing, Distribution

FutureFrames Week 3: Filmmaking, Podcasting & Multimedia Production (Ages 8–19)

From concept to camera—become a filmmaker, producer, or digital storyteller.

In the final week of FutureFrames, youth step behind the camera and into the studio as they explore videography, podcasting, and media production. Campers will learn how to shoot video, record audio, edit content, and produce short films, podcasts, or digital series.

Whether your child wants to direct, host a podcast, or learn editing magic, this week blends creativity with real-world production skills. Campers work in teams to create original multimedia projects that showcase their voices, visions, and talents—culminating in a final showcase and potential festival presentation.

What They’ll Learn:

✔ Camera angles, lighting, and visual storytelling
✔ Podcast recording and editing techniques
✔ Sound design and video editing
✔ Production teamwork and media planning
✔ Final project development for showcase

A powerful, hands-on production experience that prepares youth for future creative careers.
Spaces are limited—Register today!

Urban Mediamakers Film Festival Showcase - October 2025

Showcase of projects completing during the camp at the 24th Urban Mediamakers Film Festival in October 2025. Learn more about the Urban Mediamakers Film Festival at https://umff.com.

Includes all meals, supplies, expert instruction, weekly creative outing, daily park visit, and a participant showcase opportunity at UMFF 2025.

*** Week 1: June 2-6, 2025 – Storytelling Foundations ***

*** Week 2: June 9-13, 2025 – Animation, Art, Acting, Graphic Design ***

Week 3: June 23-27, 2025 – Filmmaking, Podcasting, Multimedia Production, Editing, Distribution

Urban Mediamakers Film Festival Showcase - October 2025

* Week 1: June 2-6, 2025 – Storytelling Foundations *

* Week 2: June 9-13, 2025 – Animation, Art, Acting, Graphic Design *