Summer Camps and Workshops

Film, Media, and Performing Arts Programs

During NYFA’s year-round programs, teens and kids can pursue their interests in the film, media, and performing arts. Through projects, exercises, games, and activities, students develop new skills in filmmaking, acting for film, screenwriting, broadcast journalism, photography, musical theatre, game design, documentary filmmaking or 3D animation. In these programs, students learn what it means to be a visual and (or) performing artist and storyteller while forming lasting friendships, creating their own unique content, and establishing their unique artistic voice.

We currently offer summer camps, as well as weekend, after-school, and online classes held during the academic year. These full-time day camps and part-time weekend programs are offered at our campuses and locations at NYFA New York, Los Angeles, South Beach in Miami, FL, and Florence, NYFA Australia, as well as our satellite locations in Paris and the Harvard University Summer Program. As our level-one camps are designed for students with all creative backgrounds, no experience is required to attend. Our level-two camps, offered to those who graduate from level one camps, introduce additional skills and projects.

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New York City Los Angeles Miami Gold Coast, Australia Florence, Italy Harvard University Rome, Italy Online Programs
Filmmaking 1, 3, & 6 Week Workshops


3 and 6 Week Level II Workshops


12 Weekend I and 12 Weekend II Workshop


2 Day Workshop

1, 3, & 6 Week Workshops


3 Week Level II Workshops


12 Weekend I Workshop


2 Day Workshop

1 & 3 Week Workshops 1 & 3 Week Workshops 1 & 3 Week Workshops 1 & 3 Week Workshops 1 & 3 Week Online Workshops & Online Classes
Documentary Filmmaking 3 Week Workshop 3 Week Workshop Online Classes
Screenwriting 1 Week Workshop 3 Week Online Workshop
Acting for Film 1, 3, & 6 Week Workshops

3 Week Level II Workshops

12 Weekend I and 12 Weekend II Workshop

2 Day Workshop

1, 3, & 6 Week Workshops

3 Week Level II Workshops

12 Weekend I Workshop

2 Day Workshop

1 & 3 Week Workshops 1 & 3 Week Workshops 1 & 3 Week Workshops 1 & 3 Week Workshops 1 & 3 Week Online Workshops & Online Classes
Musical Theatre 3 Week I Workshops

3 Week Level II Workshops

3 Week I Workshops
Photography 1 & 3 Week Workshops

12 Weekend I Workshop

1 & 3 Week Workshops

12 Weekend I Workshop

3 Week Workshop

3D Animation & Visual Effects 3 Week Workshops

12 Weekend I Workshop

3 Week Workshops

Online Classes

Broadcast Journalism 3 Week Workshops

Game Design 4 Week Online Workshop

Programs and Schedule by Location

New York Campus: 17 Battery Place, NY 10004

All New York Teen and Kids Programs

  • Programs run Monday through Friday
  • Teen Program hours: 9:30 am to 5 pm
  • Kids’ Program hours: 9 am to 4 pm

Los Angeles Campus: 3300 West Riverside Drive, Burbank, CA 91505

All Los Angeles Teen and Kids Programs

  • Programs run Monday through Friday
  • Teen Program hours: 9:30 am to 5 pm
  • Kids’ Program hours: 9 am to 4 pm

South Beach, Miami, Florida Campus: 420 Lincoln Road, Suite 200 Miami Beach, FL 33139

All Miami Teen and Kids Programs 

  • Commuter programs only
  • Programs run Monday through Friday
  • Teen Program hours: 9:30 am to 5 pm
  • Kids’ Program hours: 9 am to 4 pm

Florence, Italy Campus: Via Torta 9, 50122 Florence

All Florence, Italy Programs

  • Programs run Monday through Friday, 9:30 am to 5 pm
  • Teen programs only

Harvard Summer Programs: Cambridge, MA 02138

All Harvard Summer Programs

  • Teen Programs only
  • Programs run Monday through Friday, 9:30 am to 5 pm

Rome Summer Programs: Luiss University Viale Romania, 32 – 00197 Roma

All Rome Summer Programs 

  • Teen Programs only
  • Programs run Monday through Friday, 9:30 am to 5 pm

Online Summer Programs

All Online Kids Summer Programs (ages 10 to 13)

  • Programs run Monday through Friday, 11:30 am EST to 4:30 pm EST (with a one hour break from 1:30pm -2:30 pm) 

All Online Teens Summer Programs (ages 14 to 17)

  • Programs run Monday through Friday, 11:30 am EST to 4;00 pm EST (with a half hour break from 1:30pm -2:00 pm) 

See all 2024 Youth Program schedules.

 

Teen Programs (Ages 14-17)

NYFA’s teen summer camps and workshops provide practical training in a number of disciplines within the film, media, and performing arts. Students work on exciting projects and learn the latest techniques and tools within their chosen creative field, studying under the direction and mentorship of our experienced faculty. NYFA’s programs are a great fit for teens who want to pursue an interest in the arts and create their own unique content.

The programs also enable students to strengthen their skills in collaboration, presentation, critique, and time management, which are vital for success in their high school years and higher education. For teens who wish to reside near campus, residential housing is available for the in-person summer camps.

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Filmmaking

Acting for Film

Musical Theatre

Screenwriting

Photography

Broadcast Journalism

3D Animation & VFX

Documentary Filmmaking

Game Design

Kids Programs (Ages 10-13)

In NYFA’s kids summer camps and workshops, students can explore their passion and enthusiasm for the visual and performing arts in a supportive, fun environment. Throughout these hands-on programs, students learn through games and structured learning, completing exciting projects under the guidance and supervision of our experienced faculty.

Our kids camps are a great opportunity for students to hone their natural talent and abilities, helping them learn the basics of visual storytelling and performance. Kids summer camps are held during the day only and housing is not currently offered.

Filmmaking

Acting for Film

Musical Theatre

Photography

3D Animation & VFX

Game Design

CAMPS ALUMNI

NYFA attracts an extraordinarily diverse student body from all over the world, welcoming students with a range of skills and talents in the arts. Many of our camp alumni make lasting, global connections at NYFA, helping them build relationships and make new friends. Often, campers use the skills and knowledge from our programs to pursue their interests and goals in film, media, television, and entertainment.

Please note that the successes of any NYFA alumni are the result of their individual hard work, perseverance, talent and circumstances. New York Film Academy cannot guarantee that any future graduate will achieve similar success or secure a position in the industry.

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Aubrey Plaza

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Bex Taylor-Klaus

Actor

 
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Francesca Scorsese

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