“It was fun meeting new friends while I was painting. And Mrs. Cami is nice and funny.”
Isla G., 9, Summer: Master of Creativity
" It was so cool having Jay as our teacher. I had so much fun at his rockin’ camp. “
Gman-(Gavin), 14, Summer Stop Motion Camp
Mixed Media Enrichment
“This camp was the best camp I have ever been to and will ever go to.”
Rocco I. ,11 , Summer Stop Motion Camp
Stop-Motion Animation Filmmaking
Modern day stop motion animation has become on of the world’s most engaging and accessible art forms. Combining computer technology with a variety of materials such as LEGO®, clay, paint, hot glue, magnets, dry-erase pens and green screens, filmmakers will construct miniature sets, characters, stories and vignettes reflective of their wildest ideas. Students will be taught stop- motion animation techniques and story-telling strategies necessary to produce original, animated short films. Steller Jay offers a variety of classes fro all ages and skill levels. Classroom size is always small (6-10). Each filmmaker recieves the support necessary to turn their ideas into reality. Students leave with movies of theor own to show their families and friends. Schedule Below
Painting, College, and the Masters of Creativity
Lead by Storyline expert, Mrs. Cami Green, students not only grasp an understanding of the worlds greatest artists, they create inspired works of their own. Inspired by the legendary Henri Matisse, Pablo Picasso, Claude Monet and the whimsical world of Paul Klee, young artists push their creativity to the limit.
Schedule Below
INtroduction to Filmmaking
Are you ready to step behind the camera and bring your stories to life? Join us at the Steller Jay Creative Learning Center for an exciting, hands-on film camp where you’ll learn the art of filmmaking from start to finish! Whether you dream of being a director, a cinematographer, an actor or just love being creative, this camp is perfect for you. Spend the week writing, developing, casting, filming and editing original works relative to your creative style. At camp’s end, we will have a mini film festival to celebrate each other’s work. All materials and technology are provided.
FALL 2025 - AVAILABLE CAMPS
Friday Night Lights, Camera, Stop-Motion Animation!
This fall, Steller Jay Creative Studios is opening its doors on Friday nights for young filmmakers to enjoy an exciting evening making short stop-motion films with all technology, instruction, and materials ready to go. All skill levels are welcome. Doors are open from 5:30 to 8:30 pm. Dropoff and pick-up times are up to parents and guardians.
Activity: 306775
F: 5:30 - 8:30 pm
Session: 9/12, 9/26, 10/10 10/24 ,11/7, 12/5, 12/19
$70.00 ID $84.00 OD
Early Release wednesday - Stop Motion Animation Class
Students will be taught stop-motion animation techniques and story-telling strategies necessary to produce original, animated short films. No experience necessary. All technology and materials are provided.
Registration for this camp is through Bend Parks & Recreation.
Activity: 306776
W: 1:30 - 3:00 pm
Session: 9/10 - 10/1
10/8 - 11/5 (no class 10/29)
11/12 - 12/10 (no class 11/26)
$240.00 ID $288.00 OD
Parent/teacher confernces week : Stop Motion Animation Camp
Jump into a full day of an amazing art form built for today’s creative kid. Stop- Motion Animation Camp at the fully equipped, Stellar Jay Creative Studio, gives young filmmakers a chance to dive into to one of the world’s most engaging and accessible art forms. Filmmakers start with learning industry techniques and practicing what they learn with cameras, animation sets, clay, LEGOs, dry erase pens, magnets and many other materials. After a morning of practicing different styles, the students will take a break, eat lunch and analyze some famous stop-motion movies and short films. After lunch, with the support of instructor Jay Carlton, students will be given open time to explore their imaginations and create short films unique to their vision. On camp’s final day, families and special guests are invited to join the filmmakers for a mini film festival - popcorn included.
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Classes that will be returning next season
Painting and Collage: The Art of Creativity
Step into the newest creative art space in town, Steller Jay Studios, for an awesome immersion into the minds of the world’s greatest artists. Lead by one of Bends legendary instructors, students will to express themselves and create original artwork that will fascinate. Inspired by the legendary Henri Matisse, Pablo Picasso, Claude Monet and the whimsical world of Paul Klee, young artists will push their creativity to the limit, finishing the class with masterpieces of their own. All materials included. Dress to make a mess. Instructor: Cami Green.
Registration for this camp is through Bend Parks & Recreation.
Stop-Motion Animation: LEGO® Battle Builders Club
Join fellow filmmakers at the Steller Jay Creative Learning Center for an action-packed, stop-animation journey. With a seemingly endless amount of LEGO®, young animators will film imaginative stop-motion battles into short films complete with awesome sound and visual effects. Filmmakers will collaborate with fellow builders and animators to form alliances, strategize and create masterpieces together. All technology and materials are provided.
Registration for this camp is through Bend Parks & Recreation.
Intro to Filmmaking
Are you ready to step behind the camera and bring your stories to life? Join us at the Steller Jay Creative Learning Center for an exciting, hands-on film camp where you’ll learn the art of filmmaking from start to finish! Whether you dream of being a director, a cinematographer, an actor or just love being creative, this camp is perfect for you. Spend the week writing, developing, casting, filming and editing original works relative to your creative style. At camp’s end, we will have a mini film festival to celebrate each other’s work. All materials and technology are provided.
Registration for this camp is through Bend Parks & Recreation.