Academic Camps

NEW for 2026
2026 Dates: August 10-14
Rising 6-9 graders
Cost: $950

Tabletop games provide great opportunities for socialization as well as strategic thinking. Campers will play, analyze, and discuss many varieties of tabletop games, while working towards prototyping their own game using what they’ve learned to create a more robust player experience. The maker space will also allow students the opportunity to learn about fast prototyping methods (3D printing and laser cutting) to create more immersive, polished games.

About the Instructors:

Ilana Bartok
Ilana is a high school art teacher and former expressive arts therapist who studied at Mount Holyoke College and Lesley University. An artist who does a little bit of everything, Ilana considers herself primarily a painter and installation artist. Ilana loves playing games, eating sweets, and spending time with her husband, two children, and cat in their home at Concord Academy.

Shawn Bartok
Shawn studied both Biochemistry and Mathematics in college and has taught math ranging from Geometry to post-calculus electives at Concord Academy for the last 13 years. He loves playing/designing games and exploring new mathematics. He lives on campus at Concord Academy with his wonderful wife, two enthusiastic children, and cozy cat.

NEW for 2026
2026 Dates: July 20-24
Rising 4-8 graders
Cost: $950

3D Modeling and Animation

Get ready for an awesome five‑day adventure in 3D modeling and animation! All week long, you’ll dive into the world of digital art and bring your ideas to life. We’ll start with simple shapes and build up to cool, complex models. Then, you’ll make them move by adding animations with armatures—the digital skeletons that give your creations action!

You’ll get hands‑on practice with every step of the process: shaping meshes (your model’s building blocks), changing their look, adding colors and textures, setting up lights, experimenting with fun effects, and finally rendering your masterpiece so it shines on screen.

Best of all, everything happens in CA’s brand‑new Digital Production Lab. By the end of camp, you’ll have your very own 3D models and animations to show off!

About the Instructor: Brandon Eang
With over thirty years of experience teaching media art at all levels—from kindergarten to college, I am dedicated to fostering creativity while imparting solid technical skills. I hold a bachelor’s degree in visual communication art and a master’s degree focused on digital filmmaking. My areas of expertise include digital media art (utilizing Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop), desktop video production (using Adobe Premiere Pro), 3D modeling and animation, and foundational art.

2026 Dates: July 27-31
Rising 7-10 graders
Cost: $950

At Music Tech Camp, you’ll use the same software that your favorite musicians and producers use, and learn the recording, mixing, and songwriting skills to create and release your own original music. You’ll learn about some serious stuff like acoustics, digital audio, and computer music systems, and leave with an official link to your own music/album art to share with your friends and family!

No prior music experience is required, and all musical styles are welcome. Listen to what our campers have produced since 2011 on SoundCloud.

About the Instructor: Nivedhan Singh
Immerse yourself in the world of digital music production this summer with Nivedhan Singh, a vibrant and skilled instructor with a rich background in the performing arts. As a former faculty member at Concord Academy, Nivedhan has honed his craft in teaching Digital Music Production, making complex concepts accessible and engaging for learners of all levels.

Holding a Bachelor of Music degree in Sound Recording Technologies from Ithaca College, Nivedhan is not just an educator but a seasoned professional in the music industry. Currently based in Nashville, Tennessee — widely recognized as Music City — he brings a wealth of real-world experience to his teaching. His career as a sound designer, producer, and musician in one of the most dynamic musical landscapes in the United States adds an invaluable depth to his instruction.

2026 marks Nivedhan’s 10th year at CA Summer Camp, where he continues to inspire and nurture young musical talents. His unique blend of professional expertise and educational experience makes him an exceptional guide for aspiring musicians and producers. Whether you’re just starting or looking to deepen your skills, Nivedhan’s specialty camp is an opportunity to learn from a true industry professional.

Join Nivedhan this summer for an unforgettable journey into the world of digital music, where your creativity can flourish under the guidance of a Concord Academy staple and Music City professional.

2026 Dates: July 6-10, July 13-17 (one-week sessions)
Rising 4-8 graders
Cost: $950

Join us for an exciting five-day movie-making camp! Campers will experience the entire process of creating a film within just one week. You will collaborate in teams to design, direct, act in, and edit short films.

Throughout the week, you will learn the fundamental principles and elements of filmmaking. You will gain practical experience in every step of the production process, from pre-production to post-production, enhancing your skills in video and movie creation. This program offers you the opportunity to write scripts and finalize your film projects.

Editing will take place in CA’s new Digital Production Lab, where we will also cover essential techniques in camera work, audio recording, lighting, and editing. After acquiring these skills, you will apply your knowledge to create your own movies! The week will conclude with a film festival for your friends and family to enjoy!

About the Instructor: Brandon Eang
With over thirty years of experience teaching media art at all levels—from kindergarten to college—I am dedicated to fostering creativity while imparting solid technical skills. I hold a bachelor’s degree in visual communication art and a master’s degree focused on digital filmmaking. My areas of expertise include digital media art (utilizing Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop), desktop video production (using Adobe Premiere Pro), 3D modeling and animation, and foundational art.

I am naturally positive, confident, and creative, and I eagerly anticipate teaching at the CA Summer MovieMakers Camp.

In 2000, I traveled to Cambodia with my colleague, Matt Scott, to create a documentary titled “Floating on Lotus Flowers.” Two years later, in 2002, we returned to produce our second documentary, “Devotion.” Both films were well-received and won the Best Picture award at the Regional Hometown Video Festival and the UMass Lowell Film Festival.

Additionally, I’ve been proud of the achievements of my students at Westford Academy. During the Merrimack Valley Film Festival in 2013, 2014, 2015, and 2017, our entries won awards in four categories: Best Fiction Piece, Best Writing, Best Editing, and Best Videography. My students also achieved recognition at the MassDOT “Safe Streets Smart Trips” Video Contest and the Salem Film Festival.

In conjunction with VineyardApp
2026 Dates: July 6-10, August 3-7 (one-week sessions)
Rising 7-10 graders
Cost: $970

Have you ever wanted to play the nationally-known game Dungeons and Dragons?
Stretch your imagination telling stories with your friends, and build useful creative skills?
What about play the game they do in Stranger Things?

Well, this is your chance! In this camp, we’ll be exploring collaborative storytelling through Dungeons and Dragons. Along the way, we’ll develop social and emotional skills that will serve us well outside of the RPG.

In conjunction with VineyardApp
2026 Dates: July 27-31
Rising 5-8 graders
Cost: $970

Do you have a story to tell?
Want to learn how to express yourself through writing?

Join our Creative Writing camp!

This camp helps campers who love stories express themselves through writing, develop their verbal skills, and learn how to craft compelling characters to build immersive worlds. Through guided exercises and personalized feedback over the course of camp, campers will learn how to bring their ideas to life and create stories that will captivate readers. Younger learners will work on creating and illustrating their own cool chapter books. They’ll also make friends with their fellow campers through writing, and revision, along the way.

Regardless of age, all you need is a pen and paper, and you’re ready to start writing!