Aug 17th - Aug 21st, 2026
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
SHORT WEEK 6
$580.00 + HST
Ages 13 - 17
EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT
ENDS MARCH 31st
$530.00 + HST
SIBLING DISCOUNT
$25 OFF
Extended Care (OPTIONAL)
8:00 am – 9:00 am
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
PRICE: $120.00 +HST
Every object around us: tools, toys, devices, furniture - began as a digital design.
In 3D Design Studio, teens step into the role of 3D designers and product creators, learning how ideas take shape in three dimensions.
EMERGING TECH - DIGITAL 3D DESIGN AND FILM STUDIO
3D Design Studio: Modeling & Printing with Blender
Using Blender, students design original objects, refine form and function, and prepare their creations for real-world production through 3D printing.
This camp emphasizes design with purpose. Teens learn how professional designers think about scale, structure, and usability as they transform virtual models into physical prototypes.
This is a hands-on, beginner-friendly introduction to the world of 3D modelling, prototyping, product design and 3D printing with tangible results teens can be proud of.
Solution Topic
Through guided design challenges and creative experimentation, teens explore how digital ideas become real, physical objects.
Students investigate questions such as:
How do designers turn simple shapes into complex 3D objects?
What makes a digital model strong, balanced, and printable in the real world?
How does scale, thickness, and structure affect whether an object can be 3D printed?
What design choices improve both function and appearance?
How do professional designers refine and improve a model through iteration?
By exploring these questions inside Blender, students learn how real-world objects are designed, tested, and prepared for production, developing a designer’s mindset.
Design, Experiment, Build
Students design, model, and refine original 3D objects while following a real-world design workflow used in product design and prototyping.
Your teen will:
Develop original design concepts based on form, function, and purpose
Build detailed 3D models using Blender’s modelling and editing tools
Develop spatial reasoning and design precision
Iterate on designs by testing, refining, and improving models
Understand how digital designs translate into physical objects
Evaluate designs for real-world constraints such as durability and printability
This camp is ideal for teens interested in design, engineering, architecture, game development, or creative technology.
Camp Learning Journey
Day 1: Studio Kickoff - Story, Style & Storyboarding
Teens explore what makes animated storytelling engaging. Students develop a short film concept, plan scenes using a storyboard, and set up their first animation project. The focus is on creating a clear, achievable story arc.
Day 2: Characters & Motion - Making Animation Feel Alive
Students design or customize characters and begin animating movement using keyframes and timing principles. Teens practice “emotion through motion” and learn how subtle choices create personality and mood.
Day 3: Design for the Real World - From Screen to Print
Teens learn how 3D printing works and what makes a model printable. Students adjust scale, thickness, and structure, then export their designs as print-ready files.
Day 4: Effects, Titles & Polish
Students add cinematic enhancements, such as title sequences, lighting-style effects, motion accents, and smoother transitions. Teens refine timing and continuity to make the film feel cohesive and intentional.
Day 5: Sound, Final Edit & Film Festival Showcase
Teens add music and sound effects, complete final edits, export their films, and prepare for the final showcase. Students learn how audio timing can dramatically improve storytelling impact.
What will you learn?
Storyboarding and animation planning
Keyframes, timing, spacing, and motion principles
Scene building and cinematic pacing
Titles, transitions, and motion effects
Sound design basics and audio timing
Exporting and presenting a finished animated film
What will you make?
One or more original 3D-designed objects
Print-ready 3D models
Selected designs produced on a 3D printer
A small collection of prototype-ready files
What will you take?
Your finished animated film (exported video file)
Your project files for continued improvement
A strong foundation in digital animation workflows
Increased confidence in storytelling, creativity, and production skills
Friday Fun Day
Camp concludes with a Design Expo, where teens present their models, discuss how they solved design challenges, and see how digital concepts become physical objects.
This Camp will head to a FIELD TRIP. DESTINATION: CENTRE ISLAND
PIZZA LUNCH DAY (Campers enjoy PIZZA lunch Party on Friday - On us!)
We will know closer to the camp week if this camp will head to a TECH Company.
Skills gained
Creative Technology Skills
Digital animation workflow
Motion design and effects
Visual storytelling and pacing
Production & Project Skills
Planning, iteration, and finishing projects
Attention to detail and refinement
Presenting creative work
Future-Ready Skills
Confidence in creative problem-solving
Artistic direction and decision-making
Communication through visual media
Why does this camp matter?
Digital animation is no longer limited to movies. It powers the media teens see every day, streaming content, game cutscenes, advertising, social media motion graphics, and interactive experiences.
Learning animation builds a rare combination of skills: creativity, technical thinking, and production discipline.
This camp gives teens:
A foundation in industry-style tools and workflows
Portfolio-worthy work they can show in applications and interviews
Exposure to career paths like animation, motion design, game art, film editing, and creative technology
Confidence to turn ideas into finished creative products
For teens who love storytelling, art, film, games, or digital creation—this is a powerful stepping stone.