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Programs & age fit

My kid is shy. Will they be okay?

Yes — honestly, most of our favourite stories are about kids who started shy. The crew model means they don’t have to be the centre of attention; they can hide behind a camera or a clipboard for the first few days. Confidence sneaks up on them.

My kid is super extroverted. Will they be okay?

Also yes. We’ll point them at directing or acting and let them run.

My child is 5 / 13. Can they join?

Programs are designed for ages 6–12. We make exceptions occasionally for mature 5-year-olds with siblings in the program. For 13+, we’ll happily refer you to Elan Studios’ adult/teen workshops once those are running.

Can my kid do both Filmmaking and Acting?

Yes — a lot of them do, and we offer a 15% discount when you take both in the same term. Check out the Crew + Cast Bundle on the Programs page.

Logistics

Where exactly is the studio?

Airdrie, AB — specific address shared on registration. We’re a 25-minute drive from north Calgary.

Do you offer pickup from Calgary?

For summer camps with at least 4 Calgary registrations, yes — we run a shuttle from a north-Calgary pickup point. For weekly classes, families drive to us. We’re trying to keep prices affordable, and a permanent shuttle would push prices up.

What does my child need to bring?

A water bottle, comfortable clothes, and (for camps) a packed lunch. Everything else — cameras, laptops, props — we provide.

Are you a nut-free / allergy-aware space?

We’re a nut-aware studio (we don’t serve nut products on-site, but we can’t guarantee a nut-free environment). For severe allergies, please tell us in advance and we’ll work with you.

Pricing & policies

How much does it cost?

Pricing varies by program and term. Full prices and the registration calendar live on each program page. We offer a free trial class for any weekly program, and we offer sibling and bundle discounts.

Do you offer financial aid or subsidies?

Yes — we hold a small number of subsidized spots each term. If cost is a barrier, please email us. We’ll find a way.

What's your refund policy?

Full refund up to 14 days before a program starts. After that, we’ll credit your next term. If your child tries one class and it’s not for them, we’ll refund the rest — no questions, no awkward emails.

Safety

Are your instructors background-checked?

Every Elan Kids instructor holds a current vulnerable-sector criminal record check. We re-run these annually.

What about photography and video of my child?

Every family signs a media release at registration with three options: full release (we can use clips for marketing), private release (we can only share with you), or no release (we still shoot for the program but never publish anything featuring your child). You can change your selection at any time.

Will my kid be on social media?

Only with your explicit consent. Default for all kids is private-release until you tell us otherwise.

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