AURORA SUMMER FILMMAKING CAMPS

2024 camps have concluded. Registration for Summer 2025 camps will open around Feb. 1.

2024 camp participants may view film projects here (with password): 2024 showcase

For over 15 years, Aurora has presented kids with the opportunity to see, learn about, and make movies. Aurora’s ever-popular summer filmmaking camps, to be held at our new location in the East End at 201 Roberts St. Houston, TX 77003. 

During Aurora’s week-long, hands-on camps, our teaching artists will show a variety of films from our media library, teach the basics of both traditional and experimental moviemaking, encourage creative thinking, and facilitate collaboration. Participants, ages 7-11 and 12-15, will be guided through developing, shooting, and editing digital short films. One Advanced Camp (Camp 6) has been designed for kids 12-15 who have previously attended at least one Aurora camp and are especially motivated to learn more about video editing and visual effects. The final premiere of the all camp films will take place in the Museum of Fine Arts Houston on August 17, 2024.

Each camp is one week, Monday–Friday, 9am–3pm, at Aurora Picture Show (201 Roberts St.) This year all sessions will take place on the 3rd floor. Please note that there is no elevator in this historic building. Register for camps in the links below. This page also has information about applying for need-based scholarships. 

AURORA SUMMER FILMMAKING CAMPS 2024:

Ages 7-11 (Capacity: 10 participants per camp)

CAMP 1          July 8 - 12, 2024 SOLD OUT

CAMP 2          July 15 - 19, 2024 SOLD OUT

CAMP 3          July 22 - 26, 2024 SOLD OUT

Ages 12-15 (Capacity: 10 participants per camp)

CAMP 4          June 24 - 28, 2024 SOLD OUT

CAMP 5          July 29 - Aug. 2, 2024 SOLD OUT

CAMP 6          August 5 - 9, 2024     Advanced Camp SOLD OUT
NOTE: Camp 6 is our advanced camp focusing on editing, effects, etc. for motivated makers who have previously attended at least one Aurora Camp.

If you are a member, you must log in to your Neon account to receive the member discount. If the camp that you’re interested in is sold out, you may add your contact information to this waitlist and we will contact you if we have an opening. Please note that we rarely have cancellations, and will not contact you unless we have a spot for you.

GENERAL:
Each camp is one week, Monday–Friday, 9am-3pm. All camps are held at Aurora Picture Show’s new location – 201 Roberts St. D102 Houston, TX 77003, in Second Ward. The big premiere screening will be held on August 17 at The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Brown Auditorium.

REGISTRATION:
The links for camp registration are in the schedule above. The cost per camp is $350 / $295 for Aurora Picture Show members (Members please log in to your account to receive your discount). A 75% refund of the tuition cost will be provided if the cancellation is received at least 10 days before the camp starts. Without 10 days notice, total tuition is forfeited.

JOSEPH ORR MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS
Aurora offers need-based scholarships for students around the city. To apply for a scholarship for Camp 3 (Ages 7-11, Jul 22-Jul 26), Camp 4 (Ages 12-15, Jun 24-Jun 28), or Camp 5 (Ages 12-15, Jul 29-Aug 2), please fill out this form before June 3, 2024. We will be notifying recipients by June 10, 2024.

SUPPORT
Aurora’s Summer Youth Filmmaking Camps are generously sponsored by Phoenicia Specialty Foods and the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.