The Shapeshifters Summer Youth Media-Makers Camp is a week-long, hands-on, workshop-style camp for youth, ages 12-17 to learn a variety of DIY, experimental film and sound-based processes from experienced Bay Area-based artists and educators. Campers will come away with basic knowledge of experimental media history and practice, a deeper understanding of visual and auditory sense perceptions, and a foundational toolbox to continue making creative, DIY moving image and sound projects using simple and accessible resources and processes.
Scholarships are available for students registered in a Title I school. Please contact us for more information: connect at shapeshifterscinema dot com
Registration for 2027 camp sessions will open March 1, 2027
Camp Details
Location: Shapeshifters Cinema, 567 5th St. Oakland, CA
Camp Hours: 9am-3pm, every day
After-Camp: 3-5pm (as needed, for an additional charge of $12/hr.)
Cost: $550 (includes all workshop materials)
Optional add-on: $50/week for lunch (prepared by our on-site café, includes made-to-order sandwiches, salads and beverages)
Daily Schedule (9:00am-3:00pm)
8:45-9:00am: Campers arrive
9:00-10:00am: Warm-up with creative responses to daily prompts in sketchbook/journal
10:00-10:15am: Break/Snack
10:15-11:30am: Artist Talk/Slideshow/Demo
11:30am-12:15pm: Lunch
12:15-2:45pm: Workshop
2:45-3:00pm: Clean-up/Pack-up
After-Camp Activities (3:00-5:00pm)
- Continue working on daily projects
- Journal/Sketchbook
- Games (Chess, Checkers, Memory, Scrabble, Uno)
Campers should bring:
- Snacks
- Lunch (if bringing from home)
- Water bottle
- Jacket or extra layer of clothing (optional)
Shapeshifters will provide:
- All materials and supplies used in daily workshops
- Lunch (as requested, for an additional fee)
- Inspiration, insight, guidance and support
Questions/Comments: connect at shapeshifterscinema dot com