SUMMER CAMP

Welcome to Summer Camp 2023!

Join us July 10th through August 4th for an exciting variety of Summer Photo Camp programs like Darkroom, Street Photography, Activism, and more!

Full day camps run 9:30am-4:30pm. Half day camps run 9:30am-12:30pm / 1:30pm-4:30pm. All camps take place at our Youth in Focus office in Seattle, WA. Register early as courses fill quickly! Insufficient enrollment may cause cancellation.

Need financial assistance?

We are committed to providing equitable access to quality arts education for all youth, regardless of socioeconomic status. 

We are pleased to offer you one of the following Promo Codes to assist you with your registration needs. We hope you will find a discount code that is appropriate to your specific circumstances.

  • For a 25% Discount, enter code: YIFSUMMER25
  • For a 50% Discount, enter code: YIFSUMMER50
  • For a 75% Discount, enter code: YIFSUMMER75
  • For a flat $25 Rate, enter code: YIFSUMMERSAVER

If you have alternate needs or questions, please contact Shida Bonakdar at ShidaB@youthinfocus.org before registering.

Register for Summer Classes:

For students entering grades 6-8
For students entering grades 9-12
$295

Street Photography (Digital)

July
10
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July 14, 2023
9:30am - 12:30pm

Explore your environment through street photography. Develop your own unique style with inspiration from photographic artists who have pushed the medium of street photography. This class will include many field trips to different locations in Seattle, such as Pike Place Market and Chinatown-International District.

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For students entering grades 6-8
For students entering grades 9-12
$295

Nature Photography (Digital)

July
24
-
July 28, 2023
9:30am-12:30pm

Explore new ways to see and interact with your environment - from the smallest flower to the big expansive sky. Take cool photos then change them up with editing software to highlight your unique style and point of view. This camp includes lots of walking field trips so you can get up close and personal with nature!

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For students entering grades 6-8
For students entering grades 9-12
$295

Activism Through Photography (Digital)

July
10
-
July 14, 2023
12:30pm-4:30pm

Dive deeper into the role that photography has played within various social justice movements. Learn about the ethical responsibilities of photographers and the work they produce. This camp includes reflections, photo walks, and group discussions that will help foster a supportive learning environment for students of all backgrounds and identities.

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For students entering grades 6-8
For students entering grades 9-12
$595

Lights, Camera, Action! Introduction to Video (Digital)

July
17
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July 21, 2023
9:30am-4:30pm

Create a group video from story to final production! Learn the language of cinema along with the basics of video, editing, pacing, and lighting in this crash course in DSLR video. Campers collaborate on writing a script, casting, filming, and editing the final video.

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For students entering grades 6-8
For students entering grades 9-12
$595

Intro to Darkroom

July
17
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July 21, 2023
9:30am-4:30pm

Learn how to photograph, develop and print black and white film with Chloe Collyer. Become versed in using a film camera, a light meter and various composition techniques. Dig into hands-on techniques for making photograms, small and large prints, adjusting contrast and brightness. We will be using the rules of the darkroom and then breaking them!

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For students entering grades 6-8
For students entering grades 9-12
$295

Street Photography (Digital)

July
24
-
July 28, 2023
1:30pm-4:30pm

Explore your environment through street photography. Develop your own unique style with inspiration from photographic artists who have pushed the medium of street photography. This class will include many field trips to different locations in Seattle, such as Capitol Hill and Columbia City.

Register Now
For students entering grades 6-8
For students entering grades 9-12
$595

Intro to Darkroom

July
24
-
July 28, 2023
9:30am-4:30pm

Learn how to photograph, develop and print black and white film with Lindsey D. Become versed in using a film camera, a light meter and various composition techniques. Dig into hands-on techniques for making photograms, small and large prints, adjusting contrast and brightness.

Register Now
For students entering grades 6-8
For students entering grades 9-12
$295

Nature Photography (Digital)

July
31
-
August 4, 2023
9:30am-12:30pm

Spend the week exploring various parks and greenspaces around Seattle all while getting technical experience with your DSLR camera. You’ll have the opportunity to edit your images using Adobe Creative Suite applications and build your post production knowledge. Share your photos in a group showcase with the friends you’ve made at camp.

Register Now
For students entering grades 6-8
For students entering grades 9-12
$295

Street Photography (Digital)

July
31
-
August 4, 2023
1:30pm-4:30pm

Explore your environment through street photography. Develop your own unique style with inspiration from photographic artists who have pushed the medium of street photography. This class will include field trips to different locations in Seattle, such as Pike Place Market and Chinatown-International District.

Register Now

Check out our Summer Camp Policies

Before you register, be sure to take a peek at Youth in Focus's Summer Camp policies.

SUMMER CAMP POLICIES