Elan Kids — Filmmaking & On-Camera Acting Classes for Kids | Airdrie & Calgary
☀️ SUMMER 2026 ENROLMENT IS OPEN — Camps run Mon–Sat with Saturday family premiere. Spots limited (max 8). → Enrol now
Movie camps that don't feel like school.
Six-day summer camps in Airdrie. Each kid leaves with a finished short film, a real audition reel, or both — plus a friend group built on shared inside jokes.
Summer 2026 calendar
| Camp | Length | Dates (TBC) | Ages | Theme | Enrol |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Filmmaking Crew — Week 1 | 6 days | Mon–Sat, early July | 6–9 | Adventure short film | Enrol |
| Filmmaking Crew — Week 2 | 6 days | Mon–Sat, mid July | 10–12 | Mystery / Detective short | Enrol |
| On-Camera Acting Intensive | 6 days | Mon–Sat, late July | 6–12 | Audition reel build | Enrol |
| Filmmaking Crew — Week 3 | 6 days | Mon–Sat, early August | 6–12 (mixed) | Comedy / sketch short | Enrol |
| ⭐ Crew + Cast Bundle | 12 days | Any 2 weeks — save 15% | 6–12 | Both programs | Enrol |
| PD-Day Pop-Ups | 1 day | School PD days | 6–12 | One-shot mini-films | Enquire |
What a camp day looks like
Days 1–5 follow the rhythm below. Day 6 is premiere day.
- 9:00 am — Drop-off. Attendance & quick warm-up game.
- 9:30 am — Story / scene work. Pitch, plan, or rehearse.
- 10:30 am — Camera + light + sound rotation. Hands on real kit.
- 12:00 pm — Lunch (parents pack; we provide snacks).
- 1:00 pm — Shooting. The whole afternoon is on set.
- 3:00 pm — Watch dailies (everyone watches what we shot).
- 3:30 pm — Pickup.
- Day 6 (Sat) — Editing in the morning. Family premiere at 4:30 pm. Red carpet + popcorn.
