Intro to Film & TV Camp

This is Wickline Casting’s original course that started 20 years ago.  Your children will work as cast and crew teams in this cool class/camp. Kids learn basic levels of acting, directing, voice-over, operating the camera and working on green screen. Script writing, storyboarding and improvisation will also be introduced.  Each day is different as they create projects as commercials, film scenes, music videos and public service announcements. A huge benefit of this camp is increasing memory, reading skills and confidence. They will truly learn the basics of the biz. 

Acting for the Camera Camp

This camp is for the aspiring young ‘actors’ in your household.  It is here they will learn real auditioning skills by working with scripts for commercials and film readings.  Your child will learn how to personalize characters and follow direction, block for camera on green screen and read with their ‘co-stars’. Voice over will also be introduced.  Improvisation an ad-libbing (off the script) will be taught as a basis of making acting choices and trusting their instincts. A huge benefit of this camp is increasing memory, reading skills and confidence.  Included in this camp is a take-home tutorial showing you ways to find acting jobs as well as a list of legitimate talent agencies.

Music Video Camp

Do you have an energetic performer in your household? Perhaps an aspiring choreographer or a video camera enthusiast? This program brings together a fun team that will work in unison performing with exciting ‘music videos’. In this camp your child will immerse themselves in music interpretation, creating a story line, developing movement and/or dance routines for their favorite music videos. First, campers start their project with writing the ‘story line’ of that day’s music video. Next, they decide on the ‘set’ (cool locations at the college). Finally, they are ready for choreographing and rehearsing the music video. Several music videos will be created over the course of the week. For camera enthusiasts, they will be planning, setting up/blocking and capturing many cool shots. Campers can take turns in front or behind the camera. This fun cast and crew team will promise a fun-packed day while learning new skills in team building, management and artistic creation. 

Intro to TV Hosting & Anchoring Camp

This special program is designed to introduce young professionals to the world of TV Hosting and Anchoring. Students have the chance to focus on their area of interest in the news and entertainment world. They would research projects under the guidance of staff, write their reports and deliver on-camera performances on exciting topics such as Science, History and Current Events. Behind the scenes education is also taught in operating camera and directing. Teams are developed and students will work together as hosts, reporters, camera operators and directors by delivering under ‘deadlines’, just like the pros. Special projects include, Anchoring the News, 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. A huge benefit of this camp is how to conduct proper research, sharpening reading and writing skills, increasing memory, and confidence-building.

Sports Broadcasting Camp

Football, Baseball, Hockey, Basketball, the only people without an off season are the sportscasters! If you love sports and want to learn what it’s like to be in front of the camera and in the sports broadcast booth, this camp is for you. Campers will learn how to use their sports knowledge to be a part of the action. Each day the camp will focus on a different sports announcing activity. Campers will learn about announcing for sporting events, how to be a sports reporter for a news show and how to interview athletes. They will also look at sports marketing and make a commercial as their favorite sports athlete!

Intro to Film & TV Camp:

Acting and Behind the Scenes

This is Wickline Casting’s original course that started 20 years ago.  Your children will work as cast and crew teams in this cool class/camp. Kids learn basic levels of acting, directing, voice-over, operating the camera and working on green screen. Script writing, storyboarding and improvisation will also be introduced.  Each day is different as they create projects as commercials, film scenes, music videos and public service announcements. A huge benefit of this camp is increasing memory, reading skills and confidence. They will truly learn the basics of the biz.