by New York Film Academy
One-week and longer summer camps where kids (10-13) and teens (14-17) learn on-camera acting, working on scenes that get filmed and screened. NYFA also runs 12-weekend youth workshops during the school year.
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Summer camps July-August 2027; weekend workshops Jan-Apr 2027
1-week kids camp about $1,025 early bird; teen acting camp about $1,192
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Ages 10–17.
1-week kids camp about $1,025 early bird; teen acting camp about $1,192
Summer camps July-August 2027; weekend workshops Jan-Apr 2027
17 Battery Place, 10004, in the Financial District, Manhattan.
Yes. New York Film Academy Acting for Film Camps for Kids & Teens is indoors, so it works on rainy or cold days.
Tickets are handled by New York Film Academy: nyfa.edu, or call (800) 611-3456.
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