3-Day Video Production Kids Camp Schedule
Camp Overview
Ages: 10-16 years old
Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM daily
Location: Virginia Beach area
Theme: "Shoot, Edit, Share" - Learn to create professional videos from start to finish
DAY 1: EQUIPMENT & SHOOTING BASICS
"Lights, Camera, Action!"
9:00 - 9:30 AM - Check-in & Welcome
Distribute goodie bags (branded t-shirts, lanyards, water bottles)
Ice breaker activities
Camp overview & safety briefing
9:30 - 10:30 AM - Equipment 101
Camera basics (phones & entry-level cameras)
Understanding lenses and what they do
Microphone types and when to use them
Stabilizers (handheld, tripods, gimbals)
10:30 - 10:45 AM - BREAK
10:45 AM - 12:00 PM - Technical Fundamentals
White balance & exposure basics
Frame rates (24fps vs 60fps for slow motion)
Resolution settings
Best audio settings & mic placement
12:00 - 1:00 PM - LUNCH
1:00 - 2:30 PM - Cinematography Basics
Top 10 rules of composition
Camera angles that tell stories
Basic lighting (natural light techniques)
5 basic camera movements
2:30 - 3:45 PM - HANDS-ON PRACTICE
Break into small groups (3-4 kids each)
Practice shooting B-roll at the beach/outdoor location
Experiment with different angles and movements
Capture various shots for Day 2 editing
3:45 - 4:00 PM - Daily Wrap-up & Preview Day 2
DAY 2: EDITING & STORYTELLING
"Bringing Your Vision to Life"
9:00 - 9:15 AM - Morning Check-in & Review
9:15 - 10:30 AM - Premiere Pro/Editing Basics
Navigating the editing software
Importing footage & organizing files
Timeline basics & keyboard shortcuts
Sifting through footage efficiently
10:30 - 10:45 AM - BREAK
10:45 AM - 12:00 PM - Building Your Story
How to structure a video (beginning, middle, end)
Editing to music
Creating engaging sequences
Top 10 cuts & transitions
12:00 - 1:00 PM - LUNCH
1:00 - 2:00 PM - Color & Audio Basics
Basic color correction
Simple color grading techniques
Audio mixing fundamentals
Adding sound effects
2:00 - 3:30 PM - HANDS-ON EDITING
Students edit their Day 1 footage
Create 30-60 second videos
Instructors provide one-on-one guidance
Add music from royalty-free libraries
3:30 - 3:45 PM - BREAK
3:45 - 4:00 PM - Daily Wrap-up & Homework
Finish edits at home (optional)
Preview Day 3 final project
DAY 3: FINAL PROJECT & SHOWCASE
"Create, Complete, Celebrate!"
9:00 - 9:30 AM - Morning Briefing
Final project assignment: Create a 1-2 minute "Day in the Life" or "Beach Adventure" video
Form production teams (4-5 kids each)
Assign roles: Director, Camera Operator, Audio, Talent
9:30 - 11:30 AM - PRODUCTION TIME
Teams shoot their final projects
Location: Beach, boardwalk, or camp area
Instructors supervise and provide guidance
Capture interviews, B-roll, action shots
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM - Transfer Footage & Setup
12:00 - 1:00 PM - LUNCH
1:00 - 3:00 PM - FINAL EDITING SPRINT
Teams edit their final projects
Apply everything learned (composition, color, audio, transitions)
Export final videos
Create simple thumbnails
3:00 - 3:15 PM - BREAK & SETUP SCREENING
3:15 - 3:45 PM - FILM FESTIVAL SCREENING
Screen all final projects
Parents invited to attend
Award certificates:
Best Cinematography
Best Editing
Best Story
Most Creative
Best Team Collaboration
3:45 - 4:00 PM - Closing Ceremony
Group photo
Certificate distribution
Camp feedback forms
Share videos via private link for parents
CAMP GOODIE BAG INCLUDES:
Custom camp t-shirt
Lanyard with equipment cheat sheet card
Water bottle
Notebook & pen for shot lists
Sticker pack
USB drive with tutorial resources
Discount code for future camps
WHAT TO BRING:
Smartphone or camera (if available - camp provides backup equipment)
Laptop (if available - camp has computers)
Lunch or money for lunch
Sunscreen & hat
Comfortable clothes & closed-toe shoes
CAMP SPONSORS:
Full Time Filmmaker (Educational Partner)
Local camera shops
Adobe (software access)
Music licensing platforms
PRICING:
Early Bird: $297 (before May 1st)
Regular: $347
Sibling Discount: $50 off second child
Camp Capacity: 20 students maximum (ensures personalized attention)
Instructor Ratio: 1 instructor per 5 students