SOCAPA Film, Acting, & Dance Camps - Burlington, VT
Intensive 2-week filmmaking program for teens at the University of Vermont, covering all aspects of film production.
▌ Editor's read SOCAPA (School of Creative & Performing Arts) offers a 2-week Core Filmmaking program in Burlington, VT, targeting teens interested in intensive, hands-on film production. The program covers all stages of filmmaking, from screenwriting and directing to editing, utilizing professional equipment. The organization has been operating for over two decades, indicating a long-standing presence in arts education. While the website highlights experienced instructors and a focus on practical skills, it does not provide information regarding ACA accreditation, specific staff-to-camper ratios, or explicit details on staff background checks. SOCAPA maintains an active presence on social media platforms like Instagram and Facebook, showcasing student work and camp activities. The camp is a for-profit entity, and its website emphasizes a conservatory-style approach to arts education.
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Since 200620+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 13–18
SOCAPA Film, Acting, & Dance Camps - Burlington, VT serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in arts, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Overnight camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- 2006 (20 years)
- Operator
- Private business
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Arts
- Ages: 13–18
- Hours: Not specified.
- Address: University of Vermont, Burlington, VT 05405, USA
- Phone: 802-422-8111
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: USD. Tuition is $2,745 for two weeks.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about SOCAPA Film, Acting, & Dance Camps - Burlington, VT
- What ages does SOCAPA Film, Acting, & Dance Camps - Burlington, VT accept?
- SOCAPA Film, Acting, & Dance Camps - Burlington, VT is open to children ages 13–18. 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 SOCAPA Film, Acting, & Dance Camps - Burlington, VT cost?
- SOCAPA Film, Acting, & Dance Camps - Burlington, VT publishes $2,995/week for the standard session. USD. Tuition is $2,745 for two weeks. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are SOCAPA Film, Acting, & Dance Camps - Burlington, VT's hours?
- SOCAPA Film, Acting, & Dance Camps - Burlington, VT runs Not specified.. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs SOCAPA Film, Acting, & Dance Camps - Burlington, VT?
- SOCAPA Film, Acting, & Dance Camps - Burlington, VT is operated by a private business, with 20 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 SOCAPA Film, Acting, & Dance Camps - Burlington, VT provide lunch?
- Yes — SOCAPA Film, Acting, & Dance Camps - Burlington, VT includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.
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