New York City Animation Camps

Unleash your child's creativity this summer in New York City with animation camps held on campus at NYU and Columbia University! From digital art and 2D animation to character design with industry-standard tools like Adobe Animate and the Adobe Creative Cloud suite, students ages 7–17 build real skills and a digital portfolio in an inspiring college setting.

Whether your child wants to explore animation through play, build foundational drawing and storytelling skills, or develop a portfolio on their way to a creative career, their future starts here.

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NYC Animation Camps for Kids & Teens

Art & Animation Camp
Ages: 7-9 | Beg-Adv | From $999
Held at NYU and Columbia University

Pick up the pen and develop your own creative voice. Campers create digital art and animation on a drawing tablet, collaborate to turn ideas into visual stories, and practice drawing, storytelling, and animation across traditional and digital media—finishing the week with an art gallery showcase.

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digital art drawing on adobe animation studio

Digital Art & Animation with Adobe
Ages: 10-12 | Beg-Adv | From $1,249
Held at NYU and Columbia University

Build a foundation in drawing and animation using the same principles the pros use, including Disney animators. Students create 2D animations in Adobe Animate, sketch concepts and keyframes on a Wacom tablet, and develop a short animation or visual portfolio.

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Art & Animation Studio with Adobe
Ages: 13-17 | Beg-Adv | From $1,249
Held at NYU and Columbia University

Take things further with the full Adobe Creative Cloud suite! Teens explore visual development, story design, and animation pathways, work on a Wacom tablet to build concepts and keyframes, and walk away with a visual portfolio or short animated piece.

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On Campus at NYU

In between animation camp sessions at NYU, students will:

Chow down in the Weinstein Dining Hall alongside future tech disruptors
Walk the same halls as illustrious alumni like Idina Menzel, M. Night Shyamalan, and Aubrey Plaza
Explore famous campus landmarks like the Washington Mews, the Washington Square Arch, and the fountain
Bond with friends during outdoor activities and games in Washington Square Park
Laugh ‘til their sides hurt with spontaneous dance-offs, theme days, and Pie-Your-Instructor Fridays

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On Campus at Columbia University

In between animation camp sessions held at Columbia University, students will:

Chow down in the Ferris Booth Dining Hall alongside future tech disruptors
Walk the same halls as illustrious alumni like Isaac Asimov, Gene Roddenberry, and Amelia Earhart
Explore famous campus landmarks like Low Memorial Library, the Alma Mater Sculpture, and the Sundial
Bond with friends during outdoor activities and games at nearby Morningside or Riverside Park
Laugh ‘til their sides hurt with spontaneous dance-offs, theme days, and Pie-Your-Instructor Fridays

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"He made friends with similar interests and learned a ton about digital drawing and animation. The teachers and counselors encouraged him to create his own characters and develop his own style, which led to a noticeable boost in confidence when I picked him up. We are already planning on signing him up again next year!"

-Parent of Animation Camp Student, 2024

New York City Animation Camps

NYC Animation Camps for Kids & Teens

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On Campus at Columbia University

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