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We are once again partnering with FC Academy for two great programs in 2026. Join us for a movie making or stop motion class.
Stop Motion Animation - Grades 1 to 5
Learn the principles of animation and create your own short film using various materials provided by FC Academy and objects from home. Participants will learn and explore their creativity and storytelling skills while also implementing filmmaking techniques such as editing, camera use and directing.
*This course requires a touch screen device with access to the free app Stop Motion Studio (available for iPods, iPhones, iPads, Androids, etc)* Newton Parks and Recreation has a few devices that can be borrowed if children don't have their own device. Children borrowing a device may need to work in small groups.
Movie Making - Grades 5 to 8
Bring creativity to life in a fun, collaborative and exciting environment. Learn skills in scriptwriting, storyboard sketching, improvisation and camera skills. Students who have previously participated will be able to expand on their filmmaking skills. Together with your group you'll write, shoot and edit a film in a genre of your choosing and edit your project together using the professional editing software Adobe Premiere.
All films made in this class will be submitted to the Boston International Kids Film Festival for a chance to be selected and screened at the festival in November 2026! FC Academy will also put on an end of the summer screening to celebrate the films made all over the state by our FC Academy students!
Additional Things to Know
Please note that this is a summer program and does not follow all of the the same guidelines as our summer camps. Feel free to email if you have questions regarding the differences.
Extended morning and extended afternoon programs are offered for parents that need a longer day. Extended morning and afternoon will be supervised by Parks and Recreation staff and will include general activities like gym, inside games and arts & crafts.
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Stop Motion Animation
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1 - 5
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MTuWThF
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08/24/2026 - 08/28/2026
09:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Lower Falls Community Center (Hamilton) - Rec Room
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$475.00 Res, $490.00 Non-Res
15 seat(s) available
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Movie Making
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5 - 8
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MTuWThF
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08/24/2026 - 08/28/2026
09:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Lower Falls Community Center (Hamilton) - Blue Room
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$475.00 Res, $490.00 Non-Res
10 seat(s) available
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Add Extended Morning
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1 - 8
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MTuWThF
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08/24/2026 - 08/28/2026
08:15 AM - 09:00 AM
Lower Falls Community Center (Hamilton)
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$35.00 Res, $35.00 Non-Res
10 seat(s) available
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Extended morning includes general camp activities like gym, arts and crafts, inside games, etc.
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Add Extended Afternoon
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1 - 8
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MTuWThF
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08/24/2026 - 08/28/2026
03:00 PM - 05:30 PM
Lower Falls Community Center (Hamilton)
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$125.00 Res, $125.00 Non-Res
8 seat(s) available
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Extended afternoon includes general camp activities like gym, arts and crafts, inside games, etc.
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