2024 Summer Camps are here!
Outside the Lens has a variety of offerings for your camper this summer, Register now and save! DISCOUNT pricing ends May 28th. Limited fee based scholarships are available. We offer a 10% sibling and military discount.
Contact us at: programs@outsidethelens.org or (858) 349-7578
Refund & Cancellation Policy (for paid camps): Due to preordering supplies and staffing expenses, refunds are allowed within 5 days of registration. There will be a 10% processing fee when issuing a refund. Outside the Lens may at times need to cancel classes due to low enrollment, at which point a full reimbursement will be issued. OTL is not responsible for providing refunds or offering makeup sessions for camps missed as a result of illness, emergencies or events beyond our control.
Summer Camp Interns: Are you a high school student interested in exploring digital media and teaching? Intern with OTL this summer and support our summer camp programs. Sign up here.
Treehouse Academy
2785 Truxtun Road, Barracks 2
San Diego, CA 92106
9:00am-3:30pm
Grades: 3rd-5th
Full-Day: $450 (pricing will increase to $500 May 28th)
The Magic of Motion: An Animation Adventure
Discover your inner filmmaker and bring stories to life through stop-motion animation! You’ll dive into the world of animation with iPads and DSLR cameras by learning essential camera techniques, video editing, storyboarding and more. Through hands-on learning and imaginative exploration, you’ll develop a variety of skills while having a blast with new friends. By the end of the week, you'll have a series of stop-motion animation films to share with family and friends. Equipment and snacks will be provided. This camp is open to 3rd-5th grade.
Writer’s Ink
2730 Historic Decatur Rd
Barracks 16, #204
San Diego, CA 92106
9:00am-3:30pm
Grades: 6th-8th
Full-Day: $450 (pricing will increase to $500 May 28th)
Lights, Camera, Create: Narrative Filmmaking
Calling aspiring actors, filmmakers, writers and directors! Explore the essential aspects of filmmaking and bring your vision to life on screen, from concept development to post-production. Learn about the different roles in filmmaking, such as screenwriter, director, cinematographer and editor. Collaborate with fellow campers to create a short narrative film that you can add to your portfolio. Equipment and snacks will be provided. This camp is open to 6th-8th grade.
Treehouse Academy
2785 Truxtun Road, Barracks 2
San Diego, CA 92106
9:00am-3:30pm
Grades: K-2nd
Full-Day: $450 (pricing will increase to $500 May 28th)
Shutterbugs
Embark on a fun and creative journey into the world of photography! In this camp designed for K-2nd grade, your little ones will use iPads to explore the basics of photography and stop-motion animation through engaging and hands-on activities. They’ll learn about elements of art such as shapes, color, and lines, perspective in photography (close up, worm’s eye) and elements of portraiture (expression) while using their creativity to capture the world around them through the lens of a camera. Our young photographers will experiment with different photography techniques, go on photo scavenger hunts, create short animations and play games. A vivid imagination is all a student needs to join this action-packed photography and stop-motion animation camp. Equipment and snacks will be provided. This camp is open to K-2nd grade students.
Writer’s Ink
2730 Historic Decatur Rd
Barracks 16, #204
San Diego, CA 92106
9:00am-3:30pm
Grades: 6th-8th
Full-Day: $450 (pricing will increase to $500 May 28th)
Create & Innovate: Exploring New Technologies
This summer, whether you are a beginner or experienced creator, dive into the world of new technology! Join a community of youth creators and amplify your voices through digital media art while adding to your resume and portfolio. Our program offers a platform to create, share, and elevate your stories using cutting edge technology such XR, podcasting, 360 cameras, 3d printing and Adobe Creative Suite. Through technical training, artistic development, and hands-on content creation, you'll elevate your skills and bring your digital media art to the next level! Equipment and snacks will be provided. This camp is open to 6th-8th graders.
Writer’s Ink
2730 Historic Decatur Rd
Barracks 16, #204
San Diego, CA 92106
9:00am-3:30pm
Grades: 3rd-5th
Full-Day: $450 (pricing will increase to $500 May 28th)
Photo Wonders: A Trick Photography Camp
Transform your photos with creative techniques! Using iPads and DSLR cameras, develop your photography skills while creating eye-catching images as you explore special effects in photography including fun with double exposure, forced perspective, light writing, stop-motion animation and more. Join us this summer to explore the world of trick photography. Equipment and snacks will be provided. This camp is open to 3rd-5th grade.
La Jolla Historical Society
780 Prospect Street
La Jolla, CA 92037
9:00am-3:30pm
Grades: 6th-8th
Full-Day: $450 (pricing will increase to $500 May 28th)
People + Places: The Art of Street Photography
Take your photography to the streets! Show people your world, through your eyes while exploring urban landscapes of San Diego and techniques street photographers use to capture the moments, objects, places and people that they see. Using DSLR cameras, explore the relationship between people and place as you learn about environmental portraiture, landscape photography, photojournalism, storytelling, lighting, framing and more! Equipment and snacks will be provided. This camp is open to 6th-8th grade students.
Writer’s Ink
2730 Historic Decatur Rd
Barracks 16, #204
San Diego, CA 92106
9:00am-3:30pm
Grades: 3rd-5th
Full-Day: $450 (pricing will increase to $500 May 28th)
Eco-Artists: Exploring, Science, Technology & Art
Delve into the world of science, technology, art and environmental activism this summer! Using iPads DSLR cameras and XR technology, we will create abstract and innovative imagery while exploring the marvels of science. Learn how to use macro photography to capture the interactions between oil, water and color, experiment with the relationship between light and shadow and learn about the first printmaking technique. You will also explore the role art and science can play in protecting our planet. Equipment and snacks will be provided. This camp is open to 3rd-5th grade.
La Jolla Historical Society
780 Prospect Street
La Jolla, CA 92037
9:00am-3:30pm
Grades: 6th-8th
Full-Day: $450 + $25 supply fee (pricing will increase to $500 May 28th)
Flashbacks: Film Photography & Alternative Photo Processes
Come and get retro with OTL! Discover some of photography's earliest techniques, and learn from the masters who used them best. Test out a 4x5 camera, capture & develop film, try out alternative photographic processes, and explore the past and present through the lens. Equipment and snacks will be provided. This camp is open to 6th-8th grade students.