Aug 4th - Aug 7th, 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 great animated film begins with a single idea: a character, a moment, a challenge, a twist. Then it becomes real through motion, timing, sound, and storytelling.
EMERGING TECH - DIGITAL 3D DESIGN AND FILM STUDIO
Digital Animation Studio: Animated Films & Cinematic Storytelling
In Digital Animation Studio, teens step into the role of animation creators and directors.
Students learn how animated films are built from the ground up, starting with story concepts and storyboards, then bringing scenes to life through movement, effects, and sound. Teens use professional Adobe tools to animate characters, create environments, build title sequences, and polish their final film.
This camp is beginner-friendly, but it feels professional: teens leave with a complete short film and a strong foundation in modern digital animation workflows.
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,
Design, Experiment, Build
Your teen will:
Learn the animation pipeline: idea → storyboard → animation → polish → export
Build characters and scenes using digital assets
Animate motion using keyframes, timing, and cinematic pacing
Add effects, titles, and transitions to elevate production quality
Explore sound, music, and audio timing to strengthen storytelling
Practice creative decision-making, iteration, and finishing a project
Teens leave with confidence not only in tools, but in how to manage a creative project from start to finish.
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: Scenes, Camera & Cinematic Flow
Teens build environments and assemble scenes into a short film sequence. Students learn how framing, camera movement, and transitions improve pacing and make scenes feel cinematic.
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?
A complete 30–60 second animated short film
A storyboard and production plan
Animated character motion sequences Titles, transitions, and cinematic polish elements
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 ends with a celebratory Film Festival Showcase, where teens premiere their films, share behind-the-scenes decisions, and celebrate each other’s creativity, complete with fun awards like Best Plot Twist, Smoothest Motion, or Most Cinematic Scene.
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.