2021 YPN Summer Camps

We are planning to offer all of our summer programs in person.  Registration will be through the Olympia Parks, Arts, and Recreation Department and the Lacey Parks Department. You will be notified should there be any changes to the schedule

Let's Talk: TV Studio Production  - Ages 8-11
Mon-Fri  July 12-16  9:30 am -1:00 pm
COST:  $175

Explore the fun and sometimes unpredictable nature of television news and talk shows. You can be the camera operator, run the audio board, or write the script. If you like the spotlight, be the host and interview a local personality. Work in a state-of-the-art TV studio with professional cameras, lighting, and even a green screen to make a news program and talk show. 

30-minute early drop-off available. Lunchtime supervision available when you sign up for both morning & afternoon media camps that run the same week. Please bring snacks, lunch, and a water bottle. 

Olympia Parks Register Here   360-753-8380         Lacey Parks:     360-491-0857

Animation Fun  - Ages 8-11
Mon-Fri  July 12-16  1:30 pm - 5:00 pm
COST:  $175

Learn various styles of stop-motion animation using iPad. Create your own animation story using Claymation, common objects, paper cut-outs, and whiteboard drawings. You will experiment with sound production, editing, and storytelling and use various techniques to make your animation. 

30-minute early drop-off available. Lunchtime supervision available when you sign up for both morning & afternoon Media camps that run the same week. Please bring snacks, lunch, and a water bottle. 

Olympia Parks Register Here   360-753-8380         Lacey Parks:     360-491-0857

Let's Make Music Videos  - Ages 12-16
Mon - Fri   June 28 - July 2  9:30 am - 4:00 pm
COST: $295

Working with local musicians, you will learn to use video and audio equipment and video production techniques for making creative, dynamic music videos. By the end of the week, you will have produced a music video.  30-minute early drop-off available. Please bring snacks, lunch, and a water bottle. 

Olympia Parks Register Here   360-753-8380         Lacey Parks:      360-491-0857  

Let's Make a Movie - Ages 12 - 16
Mon - Fri   July 26 - 30   9:30 am - 4:00 pm
COST: $295

Work through the process of making a short, narrative movie from writing the script, casting the characters, then shooting and editing the final product. You'll learn how to use cameras, audio, lighting, and special effects.  By the end of the week, your team will have produced an original short movie.  30-minute early drop-off available. Please bring snacks, lunch, and a water bottle.

Olympia Parks Register Here   360-753-8380         Lacey Parks    360-491-0857

Animation Overdrive - Ages 12-16
Mon - Fri   Aug 9 - 13
COST: $295

Discover the diverse world of animation. You will be introduced to several different animation styles. Experiment in stop-motion, 2-D, and other forms. You can animate common objects, puppets, and paper cut-outs. Explore sound production, editing and storytelling before producing an animated short movie. 30-minute early drop-off available. Please bring snacks, lunch, and a water bottle. 

Olympia Parks Register Here   360-753-8380         Lacey Parks    360-491-0857