Summer @ the Lab
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Summer @ the Lab means an exciting array of unique opportunities for kids and teens to experience the magic of movies.
New! Second Take for 14-15 year olds.
Tour the Lab to see what everyone is talking about!
On the third Thursday of every month, we offer free tours of the Media Arts Lab. Each participant receives one free pass to a regular screening at the JBFC Theater that night. Meet in the lobby of the Lab at 5:30 pm. Tours last approximately 30 minutes. Following the tour, there will be staff and faculty available to talk about Summer @ the Lab programs and to answer any questions you may have. Mark your calendar for upcoming tours and information sessions: Jan. 21, Feb. 25, March 18, and April 22. We look forward to seeing you!
Click on the age links below to see full descriptions.
| PROGRAM | # OF SESSIONS/ DAYS |
DATES | TIME |
| 4-7 YEARS Seeing Stories (4–5 years) Seeing Stories (6–7 years) |
4 days 4 days |
Jun. 28–Jul. 1 Aug. 9–12 |
9–11:30 am 9–11:30 am |
| 8–13 YEARS Lab Camp (8–9 years) Lab Camp (8–9 years) Lab Camp (10–11 years) Lab Camp (10–11 years) Lab Camp (12–13 years) Lab Camp (12–13 years) |
3 weeks 3 weeks 3 weeks 3 weeks 3 weeks 2 weeks |
Jun. 28–Jul.16 Jul. 19–Aug. 6 Jul. 5–23 Jul. 26–Aug. 13 Jun. 28–Jul. 16 Jul. 19–30 |
9 am–4 pm 9 am–4 pm 9 am–4 pm 9 am–4 pm 9 am–4 pm 9 am–4 pm |
|
14–18 YEARS |
7 Thursdays 3 weeks 2 weeks 7 Tuesdays/Thursdays 7 Mondays/Wednesdays 7 Mondays/Wednesdays 7 Thursdays 2 Fridays 7 Tuesdays/Thursdays |
Jul. 1–Aug. 12 Jul. 26–Aug. 13 call to schedule Jun. 29–Aug. 12 Jun. 28–Aug. 11 Jun. 28–Aug. 11 Jul. 1–Aug. 19 Jul. 9, Aug. 6 Jun. 29-Aug. 8 |
5–8 pm 9 am–4 pm 9 am–4 pm 5–8 pm 5–8 pm 5–8 pm 5–8 pm 7 pm 5-8pm |
Download the full Summer '10 catalog (3MB pdf file)
Summer @ the Lab is a day camp located at the Jacob Burns Film Center's Media Arts Lab in the town of Pleasantville, Westchester County, NY.
Meet the Camp Director: Aaron Mace
A Typical Day for Campers, 8–15 years
9:00 Drop-off
9:15 Projects and production
10:30 Break
12:00 Lunch and games
1:00 Projects and production
2:30 Break (POPCORN!)
4:00 Pickup
Extended Day Option
Campers may be dropped off early and picked up late for an additional fee. Supervision, but no structured activities, will be available 8:00–9:00 am and 4:00–5:00 p.m.
Family Fridays
Families are invited to celebrate their campers’ creative accomplishments on the last Friday of each session.
Questions? Call the Registrar at 914.773.7663, ext. 8
Scholarships are available for every course.
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