Course Description
Special Effects / Zombie Summer Camp
How do you bring a Zombie to life? Special Effects!
This is the first camp that was ever offered by Club SciKidz! Recently revised and more exciting than ever, campers learn the science behind Hollywood’s special effects, and some activities even have a “Zombies” twist. Activities will demonstrate concepts related to light, sound, perception,illusion, and model building. One of the great features of this camp is that all campers will create (and take home!) a movie using techniques in Claymation and Stop-Motion Animation. Lessons include plot development, story boarding, set building, filming, and sound effects.
Campers will also learn various professional stage make-up techniques working with the same materials used by professional make-up artists. They will simulate cuts, bruises, artificial blood, and old age, and even a “zombie” look if desired. Is there a future movie director living in your house? This is a camp your child won’t want to miss! A $15 lab fee is included in the camp tuition due to the extraordinary amount of supplies for this camp.
**Please have your camper bring an 8GB USB Drive and an old button down shirt to camp**
Registration closes at 11:59 pm Friday before this camp begins. For late registrations, please email us at support@clubscikidz.com. Late registration fee of $20 will apply.
Check out The SciKidz in this Stop-Motion Film "Night of the Living Science Experiment"
It wouldn't be Hollywood without a movie scene.
Have FUN learning and creating everything that goes into making a movie.
- Plot development
- Storyboarding
- Set Building
- Filming
- Lights
- Sound Effects
Your camper will be making Zombie friends and having FUN creating a Stop-Motion movie of their very own.
Things you will need for this camp:
- Adult size long sleeve dress shirt (Old &/or very used)
- 4Gb Flash Drive (to bring your movie home)
You can order a Club SciKidz Flash drive when you register and we will have it at your designated camp location.
Hours & Fees
- Camp prices vary by location. To see what a typical day is like, click here.
- Our week is Monday-Friday from 9am-4pm.
- Pre-camp and Post-camp hours are available:
- Pre-camp hours start at 8am and is $35 for the week.
- Post-Camp hours go to 5:30pm and the cost is $45 per week.
- Pre and Post Camp Bundle: $70
Please see our 2026 Camper Welcome Packet or more information.
Please see our camp descriptions for more information.
The Half-Day Summer Camp Program
For camper grades P-K we also offer a half-day program. The hours are from 9-1pm and the cost is $350 per week. Post Camp services are not available for the half-day program. Your camper will need a snack, lunch, and drinks. If your child is already attending school we recommend the full day.
Cancellation Policy:
Full refunds will be given until April 1st. A 75% refund will be given between April 2nd and May 31st. No refunds will be made after June 1st. All registration cancellations will incur a $12 fee to cover our administration and registration fees.
After June 1st registrations can be moved to another week or location. Or, you can receive a 100% credit for the following camp season.
Forms & Resources
Sun Screen Waiver Form
With hot summer temperatures upon us, we’d like to remind you of the extra precautions we take to make sure our campers stay cool and well hydrated. Please take a look at our FAQ page to see our procedures for keeping the kids cool! If you would like us to apply sunscreen, please fill out the waiver form and hand it in to the Camp Director on Monday morning.
Summer Camp Planner
Club SciKidz realizes that families are very busy during the summer. With multiple camps and sometimes multiple kids, it can be a real challenge planning and then getting them to all of their summer activities.
How do we stay on top of it all without going crazy!? The easiest solution, we believe, is to send all of your kids to every single week of Club SciKidz Summer Camp. With 60 unique camps, we have something for all of your kids!
However, we know that is not always practical, and that your kids have other interests as well, such as art/sports/etc… So, we have created this simple Summer Camp Planner to help you organize your summers. All you have to do is print it out and put your child’s name up top and then fill-in the rest of their Summer Camp Schedules. This is a great tool to help organize & plan your summers and hopefully give you a little more time to have some time of your own!
Medical Form
The Welcome Packet mentions an ‘Administration of Medicine Form’. If your child requires any medications during the time he/she is at the camp, please download this form and print it, fill in the required information, and bring it with the child on the first day of camp.
Welcome Packet
Getting ready for camp should be an exciting process for your entire family. Many families attend multiple camps throughout the summer. For your convenience we have posted our Welcome Packet in the form of a parent newsletter on-line in PDF format. This document covers everything from Club SciKidz policies to camp dates and security issues.
Health & Wellness Policy
Typical Daily Schedule
8:00am-9:00am Pre-Camp- Extended Care.
8:30am-9:00am General Check-in, campers greeted by staff.
9:20am- All Camp Science Demonstration.
9:45am-10:30am 1st S.T.E.A.M Rotation.
10:45am-11:00am Snack and Refresh.
11:00am-11:45am 2nd S.T.E.A.M Rotation.
12:00am-12:45am Lunch/Recess/Face Painting.
1:00pm-1:45pm 3rd S.T.E.A.M Rotation.
1:50pm-2:35pm MTWI (Minute to Win it)/Games/Bingo
2:45pm-3:30pm Snack and Refresh and Outdoor Component (Team and Skill Building).
3:30pm Clean-up & pack up.
3:40pm All Campers return to assembly room.
3:45pm Camper Pickup begins.
4:00pm post-camp extended care begins.
5:30pm Post camp ends
Group Size
12
Duration
5 Days
Cost
$425