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Local casting director, Kathy Wickline, created four original and industry-accurate specialty camps. Kathy Wickline holds over 8500 credits including Academy Award winning feature films, commercials, and TV shows. Learn what it takes to work in this exciting and competitive industry while spending time in front of and behind the camera. All courses are taught by industry professionals.

Film & TV Camp

This is Wickline Casting's original camp that started twelve years ago. Each day is designed so children work as cast and crew teams. Campers learn basic levels of acting, directing and operating the camera. Script writing, storyboarding and improvisation will also be introduced. Kids work on lots of cool projects like commercials, film scenes, music videos and public service announcements. Each day is different, campers create their very own original projects as they learn the basics of the biz. Upon completion of this camp, all original footage will be sent to a professional editor for creation of a DVD. Orders will be taken for purchase; Rate $46.99 including S&H.

Acting for The Camera

This camp is for the aspiring young "stars" in your household. It is here they will learn real auditioning skills by working with scripts for commercials and film reads. Here you child will learn how to characterize and follow direction, block for camera and read with their "co-stars". Improvisation an ad-libbing (off the script) will be taught as a basis of creating characters. This camp is designed by casting director, Kathy Wickline (Orders will be taken after camp for a professionally edited dvd that will be available for purchase).

Directing & Producing Camp 

Create original scripts, setting up shots and directing actors. Students coordinate giving on-camera direction with timing, framing and getting a message or mood across. Learn how to pull a production together. This camp generally works as a team with Film & TV Camp. (Orders will be taken after camp for a professionally edited dvd that will be available for purchase).

TV Hosting/News Anchoring Camp

Does your child enjoy creating characters like their favorite TV personalities? This camp is designed so that campers start the fun developing their own stories by researching current events in the news and entertainment world. (Many young journalists make up their own exciting news.) Next teams are developed and kids will work as hosts, reporters, camera operators and directors by delivering under "deadlines" just like the pros. We have a full lineup of News Anchoring and Hosting projects and kids deliver their reports ranging from serious to hysterically off the wall funny (campers choice, of course). Projects change daily: Talk Shows, Sports Announcing, Weather, Consumer Reports, Medical Reports, Field and Traffic Reporting and TV Hosting in Music, Entertainment, Cooking, Decorating and Home Shopping formats. Upon completion of this camp, all original footage will be sent to a professional editor for creation of a DVD. Orders will be taken for purchase; Rate $46.99 including S&H.

Digital Editing Camp

Create cool computer graphics and special effects while working on footage of mock commercials and film scenes. You will learn how to work with professional editing software, just like the pros. Add your own graphics and design your own edited pieces from wild moving figures to far out music to create your very own dvd. Some computer knowledge is beneficial but not necessary. Space is limited in the computer lab so book early.

So You Want To Be a Model?

Philadelphia Casting Director, Kathy Wickline, offers a new and exciting opportunity for kids ages 10-17 who are interested in runway or commercial print modeling. Spend a week this summer learning what it takes to get started in the industry. Learn what hairstyle best suits you. Have your picture taken by a professional photographer. Learn how to "walk the runway" and model for catalogs. Develop your personality for the camera lens as well as poise, and "model" etiquette. Learn the secrets of former and current models, how they reached the pinnacle of their trade, and what the clients of today are looking for . Study fashion styling, voice expression, and acting exercises. Designed by former modeling agent turned casting director Kathy Wickline. Includes a list of legitimate local modeling agencies and two 8X10 professional photographs.

For more information, call 215-739-9952 or email camps@wicklinecasting.com

Early registration recommended!

Ages and camp curriculums vary by location. See schedule for details. Contact us for additional campsites not yet listed.

Our Mission Statement

THE MISSION OF WICKLINE CASTING'S FILM & TV PROGRAMS ARE TO PROVIDE CHILDREN THE FUN AND FREEDOM TO DEVELOP THEIR CREATIVE SKILLS UTILIZING SELF-EXPRESSION THROUGH THE ON-CAMERA ARTS.

A message from Kathy Wickine, Founder and President of Wickline Casting's Film & TV Camps:

 "When I was a young girl, I had an intense interest in filmmaking and television production and knew then that I wanted to work in the entertainment business. I wish there had been something such as this Film & Television Camp.

We developed the camp to present a comprehensive view of the industry to our children. It also introduces them to the creative arts.

It is an exciting time in the industry and we're here to introduce your children to the wide variety of careers available to them in television, film, commercial and industrial production.

We don't discount children's play as just play. We encourage their dreams and offer support and information to help them realize those dreams."