P.A. DAY—THURSDAY, June.27th
INTRODUCTION TO ANIMATION
for High School Students in Grades 9-12
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Some clients your Cartoon Camp Leader, Brad has made TV shows for:
Learn more about Brad HERE
Emmy Award for Outstanding Children’s Animated Program (Peep and the Big Wide World)
Brad Ferguson of Upchuckle Education-HBEC Grand Pitch Competition-Grand Prize Winner
Canadian Screen Award for Best Animated Series & Best Director nomination (Almost Naked Animals)
“Brad is a phenomenal teacher.
Everything is possible with Brad and nothing is off limits! Whatever your learning style, Brad will adapt and strive for improvements for all involved! He is well spoken and and happy to explain things in detail should you not understand something. Things are step by step with him and you won’t feel left behind. I learned so much from Brad in a short timeframe, not just about Animation but about how I learn. Thanks Brad!””
CARTOON CAMP—P.A. DAY DETAILS!
A fun-filled day of creative, confidence-building imagination & learning!!! (6 hours!)
For Secondary School students in grades 9-12!
LOCATION: 80 Bradford St., Barrie, ON
DATE: Thursday, June.27th, 2024
TIME: 10am-4pm
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Schedule For The Day (Tentative)
*Subject to change based on camper’s needs*
MORNING:
We’ll kickstart the day with some dynamic warm-up drawing exercises to ignite our creativity! Then, we'll dive into an introduction to the fundamental principles of animation—the secret sauce behind bringing characters to life and creating the magical illusion that captivates audiences for well over 100 years!
LUNCH:
PIZZA PARTY!!!
AFTERNOON:
After refueling with some delicious pizza, we'll continue our journey with a hands-on exploration of animation. From classical techniques like using the zoetrope and creating flipbooks to potentially exploring stop-motion if time allows, students will have the chance to bring their ideas to life using their preferred medium. By the end of Cartoon Camp, each student will have the opportunity to walk away with at least one animated creation captured on video. (Filming of student’s animated films will likely need to take place by Cartoon Camp staff once Cartoon Camp has ended. We'll make arrangements to return the student’s animation drawings post-Cartoon Camp).
Regardless of our planned schedule, we're always here to support our students growth, understanding and passion. We’re excited to field any questions our students may have about art, animation, production, or the secrets behind creating captivating films and TV shows.
So don't ever hesitate to bring your curiosity to Cartoon Camp! :)
THIS CARTOON CAMP PRICE:
$14.17 an hour x 6 hours = $85 (+HST) per camper
That’s for a full day of fun & dedicated creative-learning from an award-winning, animated television-creating professional. It also includes our PIZZA PARTY LUNCH & all art materials! (plus a surprise gift to keep your teen creating!)
And don’t forget our REFER-A-FRIEND PROGRAM!
Once you’ve registered for any of our training services, you’re an official Upchuckle Education student! We’ll put $10 back in your pocket for every additional registration we get, based on your referral!
(The only limitation to this is when we reach our full headcount)
**Registration closes at 9am on Tuesday, June.25th!**
We have limited seats & they go quickly!
REGISTER TODAY!
(For Campers under 16 years old: Registration must be completed by their parent or legal guardian)
*Please note: Cartoon Camp is not a camp. There are no tents, overnights, bears or marshmallows…well, there might be marshmallows and any bears we’ll see will be drawn with a pencil. ;)
Some Student Feedback
“Brad is an excellent instructor who really cares about his students. He is very kind and supportive, as well as a joy to be around! Even on a busy schedule he makes time to help out and hear out anyone who needs him. I would highly recommend learning from him, it will definitely be a quality education!”
“OMG where to begin. Brad is my favorite instructor, period. And I’m not even his student anymore! I cannot stress how much of a blessing it was to have crossed paths with him. He’s taught me so many masterfully genius artistic concepts that I continue to use to this very day. He’s taught me to be professional without forgetting to be silly, the two can coexist and SHOULD coexist. He’s a great role model, full of humility, care and understanding.”
Take a look at the fun & creative works from past events, lessons, workshops & Cartoon Camps!
With your generosity, we coordinate with local charities to provide creative-learning opportunities for students who are in great financial need, living in foster care or are grieving the loss of a parent, sibling or close friend—and we match every donation, doubling it’s impact!
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FAQ
Q: What about everything else I need to know, like pickup policies, refunds, sick days etc.?
A: All information is clearly outlined or linked to in our Registration Form . The forms are very thorough, but if you still can’t find the information you’d like, never hesitate to reach out & ask questions. We’ll always get back to you ASAP!
Q: When I submit a Registration Form, what happens next?
A: Once a form is completed and submitted to us (which must be filled out by the parent or legal guardian of the child if 15 years old or younger):
Our billing department will send you an invoice in the amount for the total days or weeks you’ve registered for.
Once payment is received in full (via e-transfer), you will be sent a receipt and complete Welcome Package which includes all relevant documents, information & schedules for you records. (Please note: Registration is not complete and a spot will not be held until full payment is received).
Your child is all set to have a great time & learning to push their creativity to the next level!
Q: My child is outside the age range of Cartoon Camp, but I know they’d do well, participate & have a great time. Are there any exceptions?
A: Let’s setup a meeting (virtual or in-person) & determine if your child would benefit from Cartoon Camp together. It is important to note that Cartoon Camp is about creative learning conducted by an industry professional, passionate about teaching anyone who wishes to learn. Cartoon Camp is not a daycare. Campers must have a desire to be creative in order to benefit and have a great time.
Q: The schedule of Cartoon Camp conflicts with our plans, but my child would love to attend. Are there any options?
A: Absolutely. We hold Cartoon Camp multiple times a year (Summer, P.A. Days, March Break etc.) so if there are scheduling conflicts this time, hopefully they can attend our next one! We also offer a wide variety of flexible independent learning options you can learn more about on our Upchuckle Education page. This is also a fantastic option for those outside of the region, as we provide both in-person or online options (additional equipment and/or software may be required for online learning).
Q: How many campers do you permit for each week?
A: It’s important to us that each Camper gets the focus and attention they deserve, so we generally cap our weeks at a maximum of 10 campers. (Spots will fill up quickly! Be sure to register early!)