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Stop-motion Animation

Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art · $150/week

Virginia MOCA offers a Stop-motion Animation day camp for children aged 6-8, focusing on creative storytelling and animation techniques within a museum setting.

▌ Editor's read The Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art (Virginia MOCA) offers a 'Stop-motion Animation' day camp for children aged 6-8, as part of its broader summer art camp program. The camp runs from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with extended care options available until 5:30 PM. Virginia MOCA is a non-profit institution, indicating a university/museum ownership type. The website lists various camps for different age groups, including 'Stop-motion Animation' for 6-8 year olds, 'Art Explorers' for 9-12 year olds, and 'Teen Studio' for 13-17 year olds. The museum has a strong online presence with an Instagram handle @virginiamoca and a Facebook page 'VirginiaMOCA'. Google reviews for Virginia MOCA indicate a 4.6-star rating based on 293 reviews, with many praising the engaging exhibits and educational programs. There is no mention of ACA accreditation or specific staff-to-camper ratios on the provided camp page.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–8

Stop-motion Animation is well suited to lower-elementary campers who can sit through a 30-minute activity block but still need movement breaks every hour. arts content lands when it's framed as play first, instruction second; this age responds to friend-group continuity more than to specific skill outcomes.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
University program
Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: Arts
  • Ages: 6–8
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 11:45 AM
  • Address: 5811 Wesleyan Dr, Virginia Beach, VA 23455
  • Phone: (757) 425-0000
  • Cost notes: $135 for members USD

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Stop-motion Animation

What ages does Stop-motion Animation accept?
Stop-motion Animation is open to children ages 6–8. 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 Stop-motion Animation cost?
Stop-motion Animation publishes $150/week for the standard session. $135 for members USD Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Stop-motion Animation's hours?
Stop-motion Animation runs 9:00 AM - 11:45 AM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Stop-motion Animation?
Stop-motion Animation is operated by a university program. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Stop-motion Animation provide lunch?
Stop-motion Animation 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.

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