Film Camps | In-person + virtual option available

Introduction to YouTube

Building a Channel, Content Creation, Marketing

Ages 9-13

Set yourself up for success with your very own YouTube channel in this crash-course on the creative platform. 

YouTube is one of the most popular and innovative platforms for content creation available to young creatives today. Many students want to start creating content for social media, but don’t know where to start.

In this program, participants get an introduction to YouTube’s platform, including how to start your own channel, brainstorming ideas for content, how to work within YouTube’s specific format, and how to navigate YouTube’s rapidly shifting landscape.

FACETS encourages parents to communicate openly with participants about social media usage and access

 

This in-person camp takes place at FACETS (1517 W. Fullerton Ave., Chicago, IL 60614) AND has the option to participate virtually on Zoom.  

What is taught?
  • Creating their own YouTube channel 
  • Deciding on content 
  • Creating content in YouTube’s specific format 
  • Teaser Titles and End Cards 
  • Growing and changing with the YouTube landscape 
Tech Specs
  • A computer, tablet, or phone with a camera 
  • Access to the Internet 
  • An editing program such as Adobe Premiere, Final Cut, iMovie, or the free online editing app OpenShot 
  • Paper and pen/pencil, note taking APP, or Google doc 
  • A Gmail account is required to access YouTube
Important Details
  • Children 12 and under are NOT ABLE to create a YouTube Channel using their personal Gmail  account. For children ages 8-12, they must use a GMAIL account authorized for someone 13 years old or older (such as a parent’s GMAIL account). 
  • The Gmail account should not be restricted (restricted Gmail accounts do not allow the user to create a YouTube Channel or post).  
  • The Gmail account can be the participant’s or parents 
Health & Safety

Keeping our campers safe and healthy is a top priority. FACETS follows recommended CDC & City of Chicago COVID protocols. All staff are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.  

Cancellation Policy

Deadline for cancellations for a full refund is 3 weeks prior to the start of each program. Cancelling within 3 weeks incurs a $100 cancellation fee.

Additional Info
  • Capacity: 12 
  • Popcorn snack and water provided for break
  • Campers bring their preferred snack, and drink
  • 15% discount for FACETS Members
Dates & Times

Ages 9-13: July 24-28

9am-12pm

Pricing

$250 /general

$212.50 /member

Media Educators

Connor Ford, Media Educator

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