Ever wondered how your favorite movies and TV shows come to life? Join EICC's award-winning media tech and studio director, Jeremy Ferguson for a hands-on introduction to the world of film and television! In this dynamic summer camp, youth will: Learn the secrets behind the scenes of film and TV production. Get hands-on with professional cameras, audio gear, and editing tools. Collaborate to create a short film or TV show from concept to final cut. Discover the art of teamwork in media production. Special Bonus: Your finished project will air on Muscatine Channel Nine TV--so your friends and family can see your masterpiece on screen! What to Bring: Costumes (if you have them!), Your creativity and big ideas, A smartphone (optional) if you'd like to film on your own device. Whether you dream of directing, acting, or editing, this course is your ticket to the spotlight. Come ready to create, collaborate, and shine! Please note that parents should register their child using the child's name and date of birth. A waiver will be emailed to the email address listed on the student account. This must be completed before the first class.

This week, students will be challenged to defeat the nefarious Dr. Destructo. Each day, students will collaborate with a video game hero to construct various motorized LEGO builds utilizing axles, gears, battery packs, pulleys, and motors. Students will gain proficiency in coding their motorized LEGO builds through a drag-and-drop-based interface with Bluetooth technology. In the afternoon, students will produce their own LEGO stop-motion animations, learning to edit films, integrate music, and add titles/credits using professional stop-motion software. Ages 6-8, Monday-Friday, 9am-3pm.

Students will write, act, record, and edit their own movies. Campers will create original films centered around camp life and teamwork while learning the basics of storytelling and filmmaking. For grades 7-12, runs July 13-17, Monday-Friday, 9:00-12:00.

This week, students will undertake the challenge of defeating the nefarious Dr. Do Gooder. Each day, students will collaborate with a video game villain to construct various motorized LEGO builds utilizing axles, gears, battery packs, pulleys, and motors. Students will acquire proficiency in coding their motorized LEGO builds through a drag-and-drop interface employing Bluetooth technology. In the afternoon, students will produce their own LEGO stop-motion animations, learning to edit films, integrate music, and add titles/credits using professional stop-motion software. Ages 6-8, Monday-Friday, 9am-3pm.