Hogwarts Film School & Coding Camp
Create your own stop-motion animation using characters from the Harry Potter and Fantastical Beasts series. Students will build and design magical-themed scenes and props. Then, they will handle all the technical details of filming scenes, including stop-motion, digital editing, special effects, and transitions to the movie. Students will create digital animations and participate in our Harry Potter-themed STEAM activities. Students should have basic reading skills and be comfortable using a computer. Bring a USB drive on the last day. Harry Potter is a Warner Bros. trademark. This camp is not affiliated with them.
*Exact age/grade availability depends on each district's listing.
Digital Filmmaking & Video Editing.
What students will do
- Film, edit, and produce original videos
- Learn lighting, sound, and editing techniques
- Create content ready to share online
- Plan, film, and edit a complete video project
- Learn fundamental storytelling and production techniques
- Develop technical skills in video editing software
- Build magical scenes and props for your film
- Create a stop-motion film with Harry Potter characters
- Add visual effects and a custom soundtrack
What to know
- USB drive (at least 8 GB) to save your video on the last day
- Beginner-friendly — no video experience needed
Summer 2026 Camp Schedule
For pricing and registration information, click Register.
| Registration | District | Location | Date | Times | Grades | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Orono Community Ed | Orono Intermediate | Jun 22, 2026 - Jun 25, 2026 | 1 - 4pm | K-2nd | Register |
| Open | Minneapolis Rec - Bottineau | Bottineau Recreation Center | Jul 6, 2026 - Jul 9, 2026 | 9am - 12pm | 3rd-6th | Register |
| Open | South Washington Community Ed | Cottage Grove Middle | Jul 13, 2026 - Jul 16, 2026 | 9am - 12pm | 2nd-5th | Register |
| Open | Rosemount, Apple Valley, Eagan Community Ed | Rosemount Middle | Jul 13, 2026 - Jul 16, 2026 | 1 - 4pm | 1st-3rd | Register |
| Open | Eden Prairie Community Ed | Prairie View Elementary | Jul 27, 2026 - Jul 30, 2026 | 9am - 12pm | 1st-4th | Register |
| Open | Minnetonka Community Ed | Minnewashta Elementary | Aug 10, 2026 - Aug 13, 2026 | 1 - 4pm | 1st-4th | Register |
Click a district name to view their full camp schedule and locations.
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