SOCAPA summer camp reviews

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Last year my son attended SOCAPA for the first time. He was a senior in high school and had not ever done anything like this before. He has a love for photography and film and so he was brave and signed up for the two-week photography program.

When I picked him up at the airport, I could see right away in his eyes that he was changed. Changed in an amazing way. He had one of the most profound experiences of his life! For days and weeks he would talk about it. The friends he made, the places he got to see, and the life lessons he learned. It was one of the best decisions he had ever made for himself.

I am proud of him and thankful for SOCAPA. He will be returning again this year!

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Excellent program that my daughter really enjoyed... she did the 3 week basic photography. There weren't as many photography kids - a lot of the kids did film. But it was very well organized, and she really liked being able to travel around for different photo shoots during the day with the group (and explore Vermont a bit) and also the ability to go to the small and easy-to-navigate downtown area to hang out with her friends in the evenings/weekends. The balance of organized activities and freedom to explore in a safe area was excellent, and she really enjoyed all of the people. She got a lot of good photography exposure in addition to just enjoying the whole experience.

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My 13 year old with a passion for photography but very little formal experience and no training went to SOCAPA Vermont for the 2-week Digital AND DARKROOM camp last year. Fantastic!!! They had a great time, especially learning the ways of the elders, in a real darkroom. Sounds like everyone teaching at Socapa and running the thing really love what they are doing, and have a breadth and a depth of knowledge that is impressive. Working artists when they are not there. This camp experience was at the top of our budget range but COMPLETELY WORTH IT. The facilities sounded really good, and the instructors seemed very adept at engaging a mixed-skill level group without anyone feeling bored or rushed. The photos and prints at the end of the summer experience were ample document of 2 weeks well-spent. They work the kids pretty hard, and also have constructive free time. My kid made a number of friends I think they may have for life---good value teens from a variety of places. HIGHLY RECOMMEND...in fact, going back again this year. Only one shortfall: there is no program for moms :(

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I was at the NYU campus in Brooklyn this summer and I absolutely loved everything about being at this camp. I was in the photography program- the teachers are awesome. The atmosphere that you're in is great and you get to meet the best people. I do recommend this camp to anyone who's interested and is serious about being in the arts.

My 15-year-old had a wonderful experience at SOCAPA's Vermont photography program last summer. She learned new skills and ways to use her camera, techniques for light and dark, was inspired by her instructor and made some amazing friends. She's followed up at school this year with independent projects and is really enjoying it, and keeps in touch with her new friends. The camp was everything I hoped it would be for her. Looking forward to this summer!!

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My 15-year-old had a wonderful experience at SOCAPA's Vermont photography program last summer. She learned new skills and ways to use her camera, techniques for light and dark, was inspired by her instructor and made some amazing friends. She's followed up at school this year with independent projects and is really enjoying it, and keeps in touch with her new friends. The camp was everything I hoped it would be for her. Looking forward to this summer!!

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My daughter had an amazing two weeks in Vermont learning advanced photography. The setting was perfect and the curriculum very well organized and taught. She brought back a portfolio that reflected the new skills and concepts she had learned. I highly recommend this camp.

Google

We came across SOCAPA when looking for a summer camp for my artistic daughter. She was interested in a program on a college campus where she could work on her photography with other artistic students. We started with a week her first year and she absolutely loved it. She found a tribe of artistic friends that she loved hanging out with. She was so disappointed when she had to miss a year last year and is looking forward to spending at least two weeks at camp this summer.

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My 14-year-old daughter attended SOCAPA and she absolutely loved it! I only heard positive things about her experience. She came home with a new sense of self, new friends and a new energy for her passions.

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Ended up doing Acting, Photography and Music prpgrams in Vermont, NYC and Costa Rica with SOCAPA and they were undeniably the best weeks of my summers/winter breaks!

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I've been at SOCAPAVT for 2 years, my first year I was a one weeker and my second year I was a two weeker. I loved every second of both years and can't wait to go back. Champlain College is beautiful and the staff is amazing. The laughs are never ending and the memories last a lifetime.

Google

I had the absolute best time. I loved learning new strategies and creating projects. I made amazing friendships as well!!

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I loved this place so much. Everybody was very friendly and kind.