SOCAPA Core Filmmaking: VT (2-Week Residential)
SOCAPA offers intensive filmmaking programs for teens at Champlain College in Burlington, VT.
▌ Editor's read The SOCAPA Core Filmmaking program in Vermont is a two-week residential camp for teens, focusing on practical filmmaking skills. The website, socapa.org, loads successfully and details the curriculum, which includes screenwriting, directing, cinematography, and editing. SOCAPA states it has been operating for 25 years, offering a long history in arts education. While not ACA accredited, the camp does mention that all staff undergo background checks. The program is designed for hands-on learning, with students creating their own short films. Google reviews for 'SOCAPA' generally show a rating of 4.3 stars from over 100 reviews, with many praising the quality of instruction and the immersive experience. The camp is a for-profit entity. Social media handles include @socapa on Instagram and 'socapa' on Facebook, showcasing student work and camp life.
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Since 200125+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 13–19
SOCAPA Core Filmmaking: VT (2-Week Residential) 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
- 2001 (25 years)
- Operator
- Private business
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Arts
- Ages: 13–19
- Hours: 24-hour residential
- Address: Champlain College, 163 S Willard St, Burlington, VT 05401
- Phone: 802-422-8111
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: USD. Total cost for the 2-week residential program is $4,295.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about SOCAPA Core Filmmaking: VT (2-Week Residential)
- What ages does SOCAPA Core Filmmaking: VT (2-Week Residential) accept?
- SOCAPA Core Filmmaking: VT (2-Week Residential) is open to children ages 13–19. 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 Core Filmmaking: VT (2-Week Residential) cost?
- SOCAPA Core Filmmaking: VT (2-Week Residential) publishes $2,148/week for the standard session. USD. Total cost for the 2-week residential program is $4,295. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are SOCAPA Core Filmmaking: VT (2-Week Residential)'s hours?
- SOCAPA Core Filmmaking: VT (2-Week Residential) runs 24-hour residential. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs SOCAPA Core Filmmaking: VT (2-Week Residential)?
- SOCAPA Core Filmmaking: VT (2-Week Residential) is operated by a private business, with 25 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 Core Filmmaking: VT (2-Week Residential) provide lunch?
- Yes — SOCAPA Core Filmmaking: VT (2-Week Residential) 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.
Planning guides
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