Hi! I feel funny posting to the blog again since it's been such a long time! It's mainly because of this class and one other new course we are working on. Developing new classes takes a massive amount of time because it's super important to me that they are high quality.
A few months ago I was photographing something when my oldest son Grant asked me when I was going to teach him how to "do all this photography stuff" and I realized that I hadn't really taught either of my boys about the one thing I really know how to do well! It occured to me that if they want to learn about it other children might want to as well. Thus the Summer Photography Camp for Kids was born.
Here are a few of the details:
Who: This class is designed for children ages 8-13.
Equipment: The child can use any point and shoot camera; even a cell phone or iPod with a camera.
What you get: In this three-week course we will cover many basic photography and composition techniques. Every weekday your child will get an email with a printable card that includes a new photography technique and a new assignment. There are weekly videos, a class forum, and a class gallery where they can ask questions and post their images. Each Friday they will receive a fun photography scavenger hunt to keep them learning and discovering new things all week long!
Is it safe? There will be a lesson the first week on Internet safety. Candice and her T.A.s--Nancy and Kimber-- will strictly monitor the class forum and gallery. They are all mothers with children from 9 months to 15 years old. Anything they find inappropriate will be taken down immediately. Your child’s safety is our first priority, with education and fun following closely behind!
And even better, we have a discount for families with multiple children who would all like to take the class. Just add ten dollars for each additional sibling instead of the whole $36!
Leave a comment and one lucky child will win a place in the class! For a second chance post about it on facebook and let me know!
Here is a little preview clip for the class:
I think it's going to be a lot of fun!
Sign up here! for Junes Session from June11-29
or
Sign up here! for July's session July 9-27
P.S. Mark wrote the music to the video. That is him wistling, playing the piano, clapping and playing the guitar. And isn't my video guy pretty great? I have the best team!
The give-away will end Midnight Thursday the 7th and announced on Friday so that we can make sure your child is added in time for Mondays class to start!
I think my 11 year old would love this! I just finished your Oh Shoot class last month and thought it was so helpful.
Posted by: Julie G | June 03, 2012 at 07:01 AM
oooh. this looks so awesome. what a great idea! bronwyn has a camera and davis is saving up for one. crossing my fingers. . .:).
Posted by: bandreoli | June 03, 2012 at 04:04 PM
My two boys ages 11 and 13 would dig this! They are going to London next week so this will be great for them to practice!
Posted by: Lisa linton | June 04, 2012 at 12:52 AM
Would love for my 13 year old to take this class! Thanks for the giveaway!
Posted by: Shelley | June 05, 2012 at 09:29 AM
PERFECT!!!
My daughter would LOVE this!!!
Posted by: Cindy B. | June 05, 2012 at 09:46 AM
Hi!
My 8 years old boy would love it, we live in Playa del Carmen , Mexico!
Posted by: Lorena | June 05, 2012 at 11:27 AM
This is great! My 8 and 10 year old both want to do it!
Posted by: Tammy | June 05, 2012 at 11:40 AM
I think this class will be perfect for my kiddos this summer!
Posted by: michelle | June 05, 2012 at 11:49 AM
My son has shown a lot of interest in photography lately, he would love this!
Posted by: Tori | June 05, 2012 at 12:04 PM
My son would love this class. He wants to take my camera and use it constantly. He was taking pics of everything. Signs, stairs and floors...
Posted by: Mom Cheryl | June 05, 2012 at 12:16 PM
my 10 year old son would love this class. then i may actually let him touch my dslr!
Posted by: jen maines | June 05, 2012 at 01:17 PM
What an awesome idea. My 11 year old daughter would love it!
Posted by: Misty King | June 05, 2012 at 01:35 PM
How cute is this class! My 10 year old just bought herself an iPod Touch so this might be a perfect start in learning about photography!
Posted by: Marica G. | June 05, 2012 at 02:54 PM
My 10 year old will love this!
Posted by: Lindsey | June 05, 2012 at 04:10 PM
yes please!!
Posted by: Julie | June 05, 2012 at 07:27 PM
What a great idea! My daughter would love this class!
Posted by: Becky | June 05, 2012 at 07:58 PM
This looks like a great class.
Posted by: Julie | June 05, 2012 at 09:03 PM
I'm going to share this with my nephews! I think this is a great idea... I hope one day you do a workshop here in SA too! :)
Posted by: Barbara Holland | June 05, 2012 at 10:52 PM
This sounds like a great class for my son.
Posted by: Christina | June 05, 2012 at 11:41 PM
My daughter would LOVE this! Sounds so fun!
Posted by: Heather - Speckled Egg | June 06, 2012 at 06:45 AM
It looks like a great class! My daughter would enjoy it.
Posted by: Katie Densmore | June 06, 2012 at 07:53 AM
SOunds like fun! My 11 year old daughter would enjoy this!
Posted by: Charlotte | June 06, 2012 at 09:57 AM
I have 3 daughters, 7, 12 & 14 whom have all showed a great interest in photography. They would all enjoy this class.
Posted by: Alicia M | June 06, 2012 at 10:46 AM
Both of my kids said "yes!" they want to do sign up for this class this summer ... so excited! looks like a lot of fun for them (and me as I get to watch them learn!)
Posted by: jenn mccabe | June 06, 2012 at 11:18 AM
This sounds like a great class. Thanks for the chance.
Posted by: Ashley C | June 06, 2012 at 12:03 PM