Do I need to have a camera?

No. We supply DSLR Nikon cameras. However if you have your own camera and know how to use it you may bring your own.

What do we eat everyday during summer camp?

We go to a variety of places to get food ranging from pizza shops, market stalls, Sullivan's at Castle Island and Roy's Cold Cuts in Eastie etc. BUT If you are a picky eater we highly suggest to bring a lunch or snack just in case. There will be days where bringing a lunch will be mandatory depending on food accessibility on field trips.

How much money do I need for lunch?

Well...how much do you like to eat? I find students tend spend as little or as much as they have so I suggest putting yourself on a $10 a day budget and even consider bringing lunch 1 or 2 days to save money.

Where do I go for class in the morning?

Teachers pick up students at our meeting spot at 20 South Street (Curtis Hall Parking Lot), OUTSIDE in Jamaica Plain at 9am. Teachers drop off kids at the same location at 3pm.

What do we do all day during camp?

Every day is different. We either head to a shooting field trip or to the teaching space for lessons and editing.

How far away is the teaching space from the pick up location?

The home teaching space is 2 miles away in Roxbury. We offer the pick up and drop of because we have found it EASIER for families to meet there (especially those coming from Brookline, Roslindale, Newton etc.).

For virtual class, can I use my cell phone?

Yes. You can take photos on whatever you want for virtual classes.

Can I use my phone during class?

Not unless it is to call parents. On occasion staff will let you share things from your phone if it is part of engaging with others. We encourage kids to interact with each other instead.

What do I need for summer camp?

You just need lunch or lunch money and a flash drive on Friday to collect your edited images. We do suggest a water bottle if you tend to get thirsty as some field trips can be long. And if we go to a beach or sprinklers, you will be informed to bring a bathing suit if you want to swim or get wet. Sunblock and a great attitude!

What program do we use to edit?

We use Lightroom to edit our photos. You will then get to take home all your highlight photos with you on a USB. You can bring your own or buy one at check out.

POLICIES

• You will get a refund only if your space can be filled.
• Only phone use with permission from a teacher and if it involves planning with parents or engaging with other students.
​• You must stay in sight of the lead teacher at all times on field trips unless permission is given to use a restroom for example.

• Masks must be worn in the vehicles during transport to adhere to the COVID protocols

Packing List

MUST READ BEFORE SIGNING UP FOR SUMMER DAY CLASSES!
COVID-19 precautions: we will spend more time outside on trips and at the teaching space. We have added a new large deck for outdoor activities at the teaching space. All students must complete a health questionnaire and liability form. As we follow mandates, masks will be worn when required. We had zero cases linked to our program after 9 weeks in-person summer 2020.

• Classes are MONDAY-FRIDAY from 9-3pm.

• Students bring lunch or lunch money daily. Water bottle suggested. We will hit up a mixture of local (like Haymarket Pizza and Boston Public Market), funky eateries (Roy's Cold Cuts and KO Pies) and also typical neighborhood sub shops.

• Field trips in Boston are to places like Eastie Marina, Castle Island, the Skate Park, Harvard Square, the North End, Downtown Crossing, Nahant 40 Steps, Fort Revere, Chinatown and more.

• We operate out of a HOME TEACHING SPACE in Roxbury about 2 miles from the Boston pick up in Jamaica Plain. The staff meets the group at 9am and drops them at the end of the day at 3pm at the 20 South St, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 (parking lot at Curtis Hall). *Please note there is no supervision outside at the pick up and drop off location before 9am and after 3pm.

• We supply Nikon DSLR cameras. Editing lessons are done in Lightroom.

• Students bring a flash drive on the last day of class to collect their edited images (or buy one for $10).

• This is part camp and part school. Some of the time is spent on non-photo activities at the beach, arcade or doing downtime games like basketball, board games, Netflix or Wii/Switch at the teaching space.