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Teen Video Boot Camp

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*Registration for 2020 camps will open in February.

BCAT and SWTV are once again partnering for another summer youth program at our stations, called Teen Video Boot Camp. In Teen Video Boot Camp, teens will take turns running a video camera, audio equipment, acting and directing, and create their very own short film in just one week! Have fun being a part of a production team, make new friends, and learn to produce quality videos. The final day will include a screening of the film for friends and family!

Who: Youth ages 12-17 who live or go to school in the Bloomington or SWTV viewing areas

When:

June 22-26. 1-4 p.m. each day

July 20 -24, 1-4 p.m. each day

August 17-21, 1-4 p.m. each day - *CAMP FULL

Where: BCAT Studio, 1800 W. Old Shakopee Rd, Bloomington, MN 55431

Cost: $50 for Bloomington and SWTV* residents and students. The teens will receive a one-year membership to BCAT, as well as be certified in our Digital Camera class as part of the camp. 

*SWTV includes residents of Eden Prairie, Edina, Hopkins, Minnetonka and Richfield.

To register, contact Ben Vinar at 952-563-4980 or bvinar@bloomingtonmn.gov with your child's name, age and city of residence.

Watch past boot camp videos on our YouTube channel!

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