Story-boarding, filming with camcorders, computer digital editing and digital music, stop motion animation and LEGO Robotics will be taught. While working individually and in small groups, children will work on a number of projects. Each child takes home their projects from the camp.
Program Emphasis
Gender
Type Of Stay
Session Options (Weeks)
Computer Camp Drama Camp Film Making Camp Music Camp Photography Camp Robotics Camp
Coed
Day Camp
1
Age Range
Capacity
Average Cost
6 - 13
16
$100 - 200 (week)
More About Camp
On July 5th 2010, digiKidz 2010 6 weeks of summer fun begins! digiKidz will offer 4 technology-based programs for children, ages 6 - 13 years old. You can choose from: Digital Film-making and Digital Music, Stop Motion Animation, and LEGO® Robotics. No prior experience is necessary.
Film and Animation sessions will run for half a day for a week, Monday to Friday. Morning sessions are from 9 a.m. to noon, and afternoon sessions are from 1 p.m -4 p.m. Dates of the camp are July 5-August 13th, 2010.
There will also be all day weekly sessions in Robotics and Motion for ages 6-10 and 10-14 year old kids.
The cost is $165/ session. If you choose to attend for a full day, digiKidz will provide lunchtime supervision between the morning and afternoon sessions (noon - 1 p.m.) at no additional cost. Family discounts are offered: 2 half day sessions for $270 and 3 half day sessions for $380. Full day weekly sessions will cost
Full payment must be received by digiKidz to reserve a place for your child.
Class size is limited to 20 students with a ratio of experienced counsellors : students of 1:6. This ensures excellence in quality of instruction and safety.
The camp is held each summer at Sheridan College campus in Oakville, where space is rented to the camp.
In the Film-making session, kids will learn how to handle a camcorder, focusing on the specifics of different camera shots, angles and lighting. The topic of story-boarding will be covered. A computer-editing program will allow kids to import video and edit their movie using different special effects, transitions, audio and titles. A brief introduction will be given to Apple's GarageBand ™.
In the Stop Motion Animation program, kids will design sets and characters, and create storyboards. They will learn to use computer editing and music-making softwares, cameras and voice-overs to complete original animated movies.
In the digital Storytelling program, kids learn about the art of telling their 'story' using multi-media technology. Digital storytelling is like an autobiographical 'mini movie' which kids will create and edit - using computer software, digital camcorders & cameras, and still photographs. Kids will use voice overs, digital film and music editing software to create a digital story that reflects their special and unique life.
In the digiKidz LEGO® Robotics program, kids build and program a robot to execute a number of tasks. They teach their robot to navigate a maze, conquer challenges, and be the first team to complete assigned missions. A series of challenges will hone their collaboration, programming, inventiveness, and strategic skills.
For all programs, while working as a team- member on group projects, children will take on different roles and responsibilities based on their interest, skill level and talents.
At the end of the program, each child receives a DVD of the week's highlights and a certificate of completion. All necessary equipment is supplied by digiKidz®. Students will be asked to bring in small props/toys as part of their projects during the course of the session.
Activities and Features
Accommodating Special Needs
Attention Deficit Disorder AIDS Asthma Cancer Cystic Fibrosis Diabetes Learning Disability Multiple Sclerosis Physical Disability
