insert a photo of a kid in a camp
Youth Camps
Stellar Jay Creative Camps camps are designed for youth ages 7 to 15, and we keep class sizes small (up to 8 kids) to ensure each participant receives personalized attention and the chance to grow at their own pace. Whether it's learning animation techniques, honing storytelling abilities, or collaborating on a group project, kids leave our camps with tangible skills they can continue to build on.
Find our camps throughout the year on no-school days and in the summer, all listed in the Bend Parks and Recreation Playbook. It’s a great way for kids to refine their creativity, problem-solving, and technical skills while having a blast!
Summer 2025
Beginner Stop Motion Animation Filmmaking
Join Instructor Jay at the Steller Jay Creative Learning Center for an introduction to stop-motion animation, one 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. No experience necessary. All technology and materials are provided.
Activity #: 206776
Dates: 6/16 to 6/19 (four classes)
Time: 9am to 2pm
Ages: 7 to 15
Cost: $270 ID/$324 OD
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.
Activity #: 211120-01
Dates: 6/23 to 6/26 (four classes)
Time: 9am to 12pm
Ages: 8 to 16
Cost: $210 ID/$252 OD
Activity #: 211120-03
Dates: 7/21 to 7/24 (four classes)
Time: 9am to 12pm
Ages: 8 to 16
Cost: $210 ID/$252 OD
Activity #: 211120-02
Dates: 7/7 to 7/10 (four classes)
Time: 9am to 2pm
Ages: 7 to 15
Cost: $360 ID/$432 OD
Stop Motion Animation Filmmakers 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.
Activity #: 206771-01
Dates: 7/14 to 7/17 (four classes)
Time: 9am to 2pm
Ages: 7 to 15
Cost: $360 ID/$432 OD
Activity #: 206771-02
Dates: 8/4 to 8/7 (four classes)
Time: 9am to 2pm
Ages: 7 to 15
Cost: $360 ID/$432 OD
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.
Activity #: 206772-01
Dates: 6/30 to 7/3 (four classes)
Time: 9am to 12pm
Ages: 7 to 15
Cost: $225 ID/$270 OD
Activity #: 206772-02
Dates: 8/11 to 8/14 (four classes)
Time: 9am to 12pm
Ages: 7 to 15
Cost: $225 ID/$270 OD
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.
Activity #: 206770
Dates: 7/28 to 7/31 (four classes)
Time: 9am to 12pm
Ages: 9 to 16
Cost: $415 ID/$498 OD