Everything parents need to know about San Francisco Film Camp, July 20–24: what kids ages 7–14 do each day, tuition, what to pack, and how to reserve a spot.
San Francisco Film Camp runs a five-day summer session from Monday, July 20 through Friday, July 24, 2026, for kids ages 7 to 14. Camp meets from 9am to 4pm each day at a professional theater at Fort Mason Center in the Marina District.
In one week, your child helps write, act in, direct, film, and edit an original short movie with a small crew. The program includes a red-carpet premiere where families watch the finished films.
This guide covers what your child does each day, who the camp fits, what tuition includes, what to pack, and how to reserve a spot.
Here are the confirmed basics for this week:
Campers make a real short film from a blank page to a finished cut. They do not just watch or play games. Everyone rotates through the main jobs on a film set, so your child tries writing, acting, directing, camera work, and editing.
Along the way, campers learn hands-on skills that include:
Each day builds on the one before it.
Yes for most kids ages 7 to 14 who like stories, cameras, acting, or making videos at home. Complete beginners are welcome, and so are kids with a little video experience.
Campers are grouped by age. Younger kids from 7 to 10 lean into creative play, teamwork, and storytelling basics. Older kids from 11 to 14 take on more technical work and bigger leadership roles on set.
Worried about a shy child? Small crews and a rotation system mean every camper gets a real role and steady support from instructors. No one is pushed to perform alone. If you want to weigh group size when picking a program, this breakdown of why smaller groups give every child a real role on set is a useful read.
Tuition is $595 for the full five-day week. Film Camp supplies all the equipment your child needs, including cameras, microphones, lighting, and editing tools, plus afternoon snacks.
You pack a few simple things:
A little prep helps kids settle in faster. This short parent guide on how to help your child get the most out of a week at camp covers packing, first-day nerves, and building confidence during the week.
Ready to look at the details? Review the July 20–24 session and see if the week fits your child's summer.
Camp runs from 9am to 4pm each day at Fort Mason Center in the Marina District. The location has freeway access from US-101 and I-80, with parking available at the center. For current rates and directions, check parking and directions at Fort Mason Center before your first morning.
Plan your drop-off and pickup around the 9am start and 4pm finish. Arriving a few minutes early on Monday gives your child time to meet their crew.
Every session includes a red-carpet premiere where families gather to watch the finished films and cheer on the young filmmakers. Campers receive certificates of completion, and many parents tell us this is the proudest moment of the experience.
Want a preview of the kind of work campers create? You can watch short films made by past campers to see the range, from comedies to music videos.
Plans change, and the cancellation policy is clear. Cancel 14 or more days before the start date for a full refund. Cancel between 7 and 13 days out for a 50% refund. Inside the final week, you receive credit toward a future session.
Because Film Camp runs the same five-day program in three cities, that credit can be applied in Austin or Los Angeles too. Sending more than one child? Sibling discounts are available. Contact Film Camp for the details.
Each San Francisco week is capped at 12 campers, so weeks fill up as summer gets closer. Registration is done online in a few minutes.
You will find the July 20–24 week, current availability, and every other summer session on the San Francisco Film Camp session page.
Check current availability and reserve your child's spot for the July 20–24 San Francisco session.
What ages is the camp for?Kids ages 7 to 14. Campers are split into age-based groups so younger and older kids each get the right level of challenge.
Does my child need filmmaking experience?No. Most campers arrive having never used a professional camera or editing software. The whole week is built for beginners.
What should my child bring?A labeled lunch, a water bottle, and comfortable clothes. Camp provides all the gear and afternoon snacks. An optional prop or costume is welcome.
How big are the groups?Every San Francisco session is capped at 12 kids, working in smaller crews of 4 to 6. That means real hands-on time and a meaningful role for each child.
Does every camper get on camera and behind it?Yes. A rotation system makes sure each camper acts on screen, runs a camera, helps direct, and takes part in editing.
What if we need to cancel?Full refund 14 or more days out, 50% refund from 7 to 13 days out, and credit toward a future session inside the final week.
Is there a sibling discount?Yes. Contact Film Camp for current sibling pricing.
Where is camp held?At a professional theater at Fort Mason Center in San Francisco's Marina District, with parking on site.
A week at Film Camp gives your child a real project, a small team, and a finished film to be proud of. If July 20–24 fits your family's summer, now is a good time to look at the week and lock in a spot.
Reserve your child's place for the July 20–24 San Francisco Film Camp session.
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