Have you dreamed about being an Entertainment Reporter?

Register for our KIDS FIRST! Film Critics Boot Camp in
Miami, Brooklyn and Santa Fe.

KIDS FIRST! Film Critics INTERVIEW CELEBRITIES Kevin Costner with Gerry O. at McFarland premiere WHAT HAPPENS AT CAMP? Basic Film Critic Campers   Create criteria for evaluating media. Watch, discuss and debate Films. Examine behind-the-scenes contributors (directors to editors). Create written and videotaped reviews. Learn interviewing techniques. Meet working actors, writers, producers, film critics, etc. Tour a broadcast control room. Present mock Red Carpet to parents on last day. Advanced Film Critic Campers (Pre-requisite: Basic Film Critic Camp or Enrolled in Performing Arts Program) Develop in-depth analyzing skills. Learn how to improve written presentations. Receive one on one coaching to refine on-camera performance. Work collaboratively with other KIDS FIRST! Film Critics. Improve interviewing skills and refine camera skills. Meet and receive feedback from working professionals. Explore the field of digital media, career options and industry trends. Implement modes for social networks and streaming technology. Learn how to create "green screen" and video effects in their home studios. Learn how to create professional lighting in their home studios on a budget. Visit and tour state of the art post production facility and meet with working professionals. Digital Media Literacy Day For Film Critic Campers & One Parent Bring your own device and learn how to use it. Learn strategies to encourage and support your child as a KIDS FIRST! Film Critic Team Member. Explore various devices, (e.g. camera, hand held microphone, tripod / monopod, etc.) needed to record, edit and upload reviews and interviews.           Morgan Freeman with Gerry O. and Keefer B. at The Lego Movie premiere Jack Black with Nathaniel B. at Goosebumps press event Steven Spielberg with Gabriella C. at 100 Foot Journey premiere George Clooney with Gerry O/ at Tomorrowland premiere WHAT PARENTS SAY ABOUT THEIR CHILD'S CAMP EXPERIENCE: My son Rami absolutely loved the Brooklyn Boot Camp. He says "it was challenging, but exciting. We got to watch movies and review them in both written and video format. It taught me a lot about the film industry. I would rate it 5 out of 5." My son Will took the KIDS FIRST! Film Critics Boot Camp at Reel Kids in Superior, Colorado. We feel unbelievably fortunate to have had this opportunity for Will. Will learned a lot about the vocabulary and language of being a film critic, critical writing and analyzing a film, presentation and on camera skills. He gained self confidence and got a lot more clarity on where he might fit in the film world. We are extremely thankful to Ranny and KIDS FIRST! for this learning opportunity. Monica Augustine, Colorado Cheyenne N. with Nick Cannon at Kids Choice Awards Mel Brooks with Keefer B. at AFI Event honoring Mr. Brooks Questions? If you have any questions about any of this, please contact our office at 505-989-8076 or email us here. Disclaimers This workshop does not in any way guarantee the participant employment in the entertainment industry. This event is subject to cancellation if inadequate registration is not received or other unexpected circumstances make it impossible to take place. All camps have limited enrollment and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. *This workshop does not in any way guarantee the participant employment in the entertainment industry ** A $150 non-refundable deposit is required when registering to hold your place. Final payment is due no later than 30 days prior to the start date of the camp. Because of the limited registration, there are no refunds. Please be sure to check any scheduling conflicts before registering your child.

Do You ...

• Love, really love films?
• Love talking about the latest films?
• Envision yourself talking on the Red Carpet?

Spend a Week with KIDS FIRST!

• Watching the latest films.
• Learning to write film reviews.
• Learning to talk about films on camera.
• Meeting guest film critics, producers and actors.
• Learning interview techniques.
• Improving your on-camera skills.
• Being coached by seasoned professionals.

Parents ...

Kids love movies.
It’s part of their socializing experience.
They love being on-camera and are comfortable there.
At the KIDS FIRST! Film Critic Boot Camp we put what kids love to good use and make learning fun!

During this one-week day-camp, now in its seventh year, your child will learn to...

* Watch and critically discuss films.
* Look critically at different elements and people that make a film take shape - directors, actors, cinematographers, screen writers, art directors and more.
* Develop self esteem and confidence in expressing their own opinion and debating it with their peers.

Remember parents...
Your kids are not just "talking about film," they are learning life skills that will fruly "last a lifetime."

2017 Dates & Locations

For more information, click through on links below.
Deadline: 30 days prior to start of each camp.

June 12 - 17: Tamboworks, Miami, FL (wait list only)

June 19 - 23: New Mexico Museum of Art, Santa Fe, NM

July 17 - 22: HITN, Brooklyn, NY (Wait List only)

July 24 - 29: HITN, Brooklyn, NY

August 7-12: HITN, Brooklyn, NY

August 14-18: HITN, Brooklyn, NY (advanced)

Note: All camps have a limited enrollment and will be filled on a first come/first served basis.

SCHOLARSHIPS: There are full and partial scholarships available in select cities for local participants primarily. Download the scholarship application here.

TIME: Week long camps meet Monday through Friday and a half day Parent/Camper workshop on Saturday.

Mini camps meet Friday night, Saturday from 9 to 4 and Sunday afternoon.

More about camps at HITN

(Hispanic Information and Telecommunications Network)

Basic Camp Sessions:
July 17 – 22, July 24 - 29 and August 7 - 12

Advanced Camp Sessions
August 14 - 19

9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. M-F; 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Saturday

Ages: 10 - 15
Includes breakfast and lunch daily

Digital Media Workshops (Saturdays)
Included in all camps at HITN

10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

For All Film Critic Campers & One Parent

Location:
Hispanic Information and Telecommunications Network (HITN)
63 Flushing Avenue
Building 292, Suite 211
Brooklyn, NY 11205

Boot Camp Tuition
Brooklyn: $499
New Mexico: $350
Miami: $499

Full & Partial Scholarships Available

 

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MIAMI SUMMER BOOT CAMP 2017

 

Summer Boot Camp Fee, Miami

Nonrefundable deposit $150.00 USD Balance due $349.00 USD Total Camp Fee $499.00 USD

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NEW MEXICO SUMMER BOOT CAMP 2017

 

Boot Camp Fee, Santa Fe, NM

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Instructors

RANNY LEVY
The invasive impact of media on children became the impetus, in 1991, for Levy to create KIDS FIRST! / Coalition for Quality Children's Media, dedicated to promoting and nurturing quality children's media as a vehicle for social change. A former educator, Levy designed an award-winning television series, Kidnetics, for PBS Affiliate, WNIT-TV, produced an ACE-nominated television show (Cable Magazine), and managed an independent film production and distribution company, OneWest Media, selling to national and international markets including PBS, the Discovery Channel and Showtime. Ranny has written two books, "The New York Times / KIDS FIRST Guide to The Best Children's Videos" and "A Parent's Guide to the Best Children's Videos, DVDs and CD-ROMs" and is a frequent speaker at conferences about children's media.

ED GREENE
Ed Greene serves as VP for Partnerships and Community Development at the Hispanic Information Television Network (HITN), Brooklyn, NY. Prior to his work at HITN, Ed worked as director of educational outreach for a U.S. Department of Education Ready to Learn Transmedia project.  He has been an instructional leadership coach for principals and  PreK-2 teachers in Detroit Public Schools for Teachscape. Ed was a senior adviser and consultant to Cito USA and its Piramide Approach to Early Learning and director of global outreach for Sesame Workshop. Over his forty-year career, Ed has worked directly with infants, toddlers, preschool children, adolescents and families, as well as in a variety of roles and capacities in the philanthropic, private, public sectors and higher education.  He is a former board member of the National Association for the Education of Young Children, the High/Scope Educational Research Foundation and currently serves on the Boards of the Council for Professional Recognition and the Coalition for Quality Children’s Media.

PHILOMENA SALEM
Philomena is an artist, educator and advocate of child well-being. Philomena studied Media Technology at Jack Yates High School in Houston, Texas and earned a BA in Moving Image Arts from the Santa Fe University of Art & Design. Philomena has worked directly for the betterment of children since 2007 when she worked as a production assistant and juror for KIDS FIRST! She has worked with children of all ages in preschools, summer camps, museums and juvenile correctional facilities where she teaches video production, photography, theatre, painting and graffiti art, poetry and graphic novels. Philomena is the founder of the non-profit organization, Unlocked Minds, Inc., a programming resource that provides creative outlets, goal-oriented mentorship and professional networks to incarcerated and at-risk youth. Currently, Ms. Salem teaches at the Santa Fe Art Institute, Golden Acorns Camp of Living Arts & Culture, the Garcia Street Club Preschool and a certified instructor for the KIDS FIRST! Film Critics Boot Camp.

TERRY SOLOWEY
Terry Solowey has a wide range of expertise in early childhood / elementary education and children’s media. She is a writer and developer of print and multimedia programs with a focus on outreach, curriculum and content development. Ms. Solowey served as Assistant Director of the Sesame Street Preschool Educational Program, as Manager of Outreach for Thirteen/WNET and Program Director for KIDS FIRST! where she continues to serve on the Advisory Board and works with the KIDS FIRST! Film Critics Program. Terry is a certified instructor for the KIDS FIRST! Film Critic Boot Camp.

 

CYNTHIA RIVERA
Cynthia started at the Hispanic Information and Telecommunications Network (HITN) working for the Early Learning Collaborative (ELC), a federal Ready to Learn grantee. Soon after starting at ELC, Cynthia transitioned into the role of Project Manager for HITN. Her role as Project Manager ranges from editing video, accounting and office management, including continuing to work with ELC on their family engagement outreach. Prior to joining HITN, Ms. Rivera worked as a parent coordinator for an elementary school for the NYC Department of Education, a freelance film editor for an independent production company, as well as extensive experience working in city government.

 

CAROL DARCY
With a life-long interest in film and children's use of film, Carol Darcy, with an EdD in Education Leadership and Curriculum Development (Boston University) was instrumental in creating an annual film festival for the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)'s annual conference which includes programming from the KIDS FIRST! Film Festival. As a media literacy expert, Carol provides opportunities for educators to learn from media experts, view and respond to a variety of films and discuss ways to provide substantive film and media experiences children from pre-school through primary school. She has taught kindergarten, undergraduate and graduate students and has supervised pre-service teachers. She designed a professional development course called Being a Pro-Active Media Literacy Advocate. Carol is a certified instructor for the KIDS FIRST! Film Critic Boot

KIDS FIRST! Film Critics Boot Camp is a project of the Coalition for Quality Children's Media, a national, 24-year-old, nonprofit (501-c-3) organization whose mission is to teach children to become critical media users.