Animation Camp Ages 8–12
Bring characters and stories to life — one frame at a time.
In this creative Summer camp, students discover the magic of stop-motion animation, the same technique used in films like Wallace & Gromit and The Nightmare Before Christmas.
Students design their own characters, build miniature scenes, and capture movement frame by frame to create their own animated stories. Along the way, they learn how animators use movement, timing, and storytelling to make characters feel alive.
By the end of the camp, each student will have created their own short stop-motion animated film.
What Students Will Learn
🎭 Character Creation
Students design and build their own characters using simple materials and creative techniques.
🎬 Stop-Motion Animation Basics
Learn how animation works by capturing small movements frame by frame to create the illusion of motion.
🎨 Scene & Set Design
Build miniature environments and props that bring animated stories to life.
📷 Frame-by-Frame Filming
Use animation tools and cameras to photograph scenes and create movement.
✨ Storytelling Through Animation
Plan short animated scenes using storyboards and creative ideas.
What Students Will Create
By the end of the camp, students will have:
✔ Designed their own stop-motion characters
✔ Built miniature sets and scenes
✔ Animated a short stop-motion film
✔ Learned the creative process behind animation
Students leave with their own animated project and the excitement of seeing their characters move on screen.
Why Kids Love This Camp
- Build their own characters and props
- Create mini movie sets
- Watch their characters come to life
- Make their own animated movie
Why Parents Love It
Stop-motion animation combines art, storytelling, and creative problem-solving.
Students develop skills in:
- creativity and imagination
- visual storytelling
- patience and focus
- hands-on making and design
It’s a perfect blend of art, craft, and digital creativity.
No Experience Needed
This camp is designed for beginners and curious creators.
Students are guided step-by-step through the process of designing characters, building sets, and animating their scenes.
Final Showcase
At the end of the camp, students share their films in a PlayCraft Animation Showcase where everyone gets to watch the stop-motion stories created during the week.
Because every great animation starts with a character — and a single frame.
