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Gordon Education Launches Three Unique Summer Film Camps for Young Creatives in Houston
Gordon Education is excited to announce its 2025 Summer Film Camps, offering three immersive programs for aspiring young filmmakers ages 9 to 14. Each camp presents a distinct focus—Historical, Narrative Fiction, or Documentary—giving participants the opportunity to explore the art of cinema from different perspectives while developing their own creative voices. The camp will take place from June 9 to June 13, 2025, at The Heritage Society, 1100 Bagby St., located in the heart of downtown Houston.
This immersive camp offers young creative minds the chance to learn the fundamentals of filmmaking, including scriptwriting, directing, camera operation, and film production. Guided by experienced educator and children’s media producer Dan Gordon, campers will bring their artistic visions to life using professional-grade film equipment.
Set against the historic backdrop of The Heritage Society, young participants will have exclusive access to the Society’s remarkable buildings and artifacts, providing an authentic historical context for their films. Special guest storytellers from Indigenous tribes will further enrich the experience, inspiring campers to craft compelling narratives rooted in Houston’s past. A real-life history hare will also be a muse for their cinematography.
The week-long camp will culminate in a red-carpet premiere event, where families and friends are invited to celebrate the campers’ achievements and view their completed films.
“I cannot wait to attend the students’ film premiere alongside their parents and see the stories of Houston’s historic houses come to life through the creativity and imagination of these talented young filmmakers,” said Alison Bell, executive director of The Heritage Society.
Historical Filmmaking Camp June 9–13, 2025 Age: 9-12
Time: 9am-3pm Location: The Heritage Society, 1100 Bagby St., Houston, TX Dive into Houston’s past as campers create films inspired by local history and heritage.
Narrative Fiction Filmmaking Camp July 7–11, 2025 Age: 9-12
Time: 9am-3pm
Location: St. Stephen’s Montessori, 1800 Sul Ross St., Houston, TX
Students bring original stories to life through their creativity and imagination.
Documentary Filmmaking Camp July 14–25, 2025 Age: 12-14
Time: 9am-3pm Location: St. Stephen’s Montessori, 1800 Sul Ross St., Houston, TX Campers meet fascinating Houstonians, visit cultural landmarks, and learn the power of nonfiction storytelling.
Each camp culminates in a film premiere, where families and friends are invited to celebrate the students’ completed films.
“After years of bringing our filmmaking programs into schools and museums, we’re thrilled to now welcome students from across the Houston area to join our summer camps,” said Dan Gordon, Executive Director of Gordon Education.
Space is limited for each camp, so early registration is encouraged.
Register now or learn more at: https://www.gordoneducation.org/summer-camps
To ensure accessibility, scholarships are available. Please inquire.
Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind opportunity for your child to create meaningful stories, make friends, develop new skills, and gain confidence through the art of filmmaking.
Source: Gordon Education
