Partnership Helps Expand The Plaza’s Offerings to Teens and Pre-Teens
(Long Island, NY) The Plaza Cinema & Media Arts Center and Patchogue Roe Family YMCA are happy to announce the launch of the 2015 Patchogue Roe YMCA Culture Camp, which is exclusive to teens and pre-teens, that have completed grade 5, 6, 7 or 8. It is the first time the organizations are partnering on such an initiative and the camp – which will offer workshops in animation, music videos, and documentary filmmaking – helps expand The Plaza’s unique offerings to a younger demographic.
“We’re so pleased that the YMCA was able to partner with us on the Culture Camp,” said Plaza Cinema President, Campbell Dalglish. “We truly feel we can offer Long Island teens and pre-teens something that no other summer camp can, with our renowned industry staff, our Cinema and facilities, and our innovative programming.”
The Culture Camp, which is divided into three separate weeks, will offer the following:
Animation Workshop: Stop Motion (July 6-10, 9:30 AM-12:30 PM)
In five morning sessions, three hours each, students will work with a professional animator and an editor in stop motion and pixilation techniques used in popular children stories such as ParaNorman,The Night Before Christmas, and The Boxtrolls. Working in teams, students will create their own personal animation films that are posted on a website for viewing. Campers will learn story structure and character development in a dramatic “green screened” location, as well as the technical skills used in the creation of a stop motion film.
Music Video Workshop: Using Green Screen (July 27-31, 9:30 AM-12:30 PM)
In five morning sessions, three hours each, students work with a professional film director and an editor in the creation of a music video using a favorite or popular song. Working in teams, students will create their own personal music videos that will be posted on a website for viewing. Campers will learn story structure and character development in a dramatic location, as well as the technical skills used in the creation of a music video.
Documentary workshops (August 17-21, 9:30 AM-12:30 PM)
In five morning sessions, three hours each, students work with a professional film documentarian and an editor in the creation of a short documentary segment that can be filmed locally on the grounds of The Plaza and the neighboring community garden. Working in teams, students will interview each other about significant experiences in their lives, creating their own personal documentaries that will be posted on a website for viewing. Campers will learn story structure and the skills of personal interviews, creating voice over, and stringing them together with b-roll in the creation of a personal documentary.
“We are so excited to offer Culture Camp as an enhancement to our already well rounded camp program,” said Tina Norbut, Childcare/Camp Director at Patchogue Family YMCA. “By allowing our campers to combine the magic of film making with the fun of our day camp program, children will have the opportunity to have the best summer of their lives at the Patchogue Roe YMCA!”
To find out about coast and to sign up for the Culture Camp, please contact Tina.Norbut@ymcali.org. For more information about the Culture Camp, its faculty, and its programming, please visit www.plazamac.org.
For more information regarding The Plaza Cinema & Media Arts Center, please call 631.438.0083 or email obergc@plazamac.org.
About the Plaza Media Arts Center, a 501 (c) (3) Organization
The Plaza Cinema and Media Arts Center is a movie theater in Patchogue, NY, located one block south of Main Street at 20 Terry Street. Since it’s origin in 2010, the 501(c)(3) charitable organization, has provided current quality films, series, and showcases; ballet, opera, and theater in cinema; classes, workshops, and film discussions; and live events, including stand-up comedy and music. The Plaza’s exclusive Blue Velvet Lounge boasts fine wine and local craft beer, as well as fresh popcorn and other concession items. For more information, please visit www.plazamac.org or call 631.438.0083.
