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Content Creation Camp for Teens

Turn your summer into content.

Spend two weeks in San Diego improving your English, creating videos, and exploring California with students from around the world.

  • 2 weeks
  • Ages 13–18
  • San Diego, CA
  • Starts Aug 2, 2027
Group of students standing together in a waterfront park with the downtown San Diego skyline behind them

Program at a glance

Duration
2 Weeks
Audience
Ages 13–18
Focus
ESL + Social
All-in price
$2,650

The program

Learn English by making real content.

A two-week immersive program for teens who want to become creators. Each morning builds real English communication skills; every afternoon takes you into San Diego for real-world vlogging and creative projects — ending with your own “Day in the Life” video.

  • 16 hrs English / week
  • Daily filming
  • Final showcase
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Here’s how your day goes

Learn it. Film it. Live it.

  • Three students seated at desks in a classroomMornings8:45AM–1PM

    Learn English

    16 hours of English classes focused on the words and skills you need to talk about filming, storytelling, social media, and content.

  • Students chatting around a table on an outdoor patioAfternoons1PM–3PM

    Create Content

    Turn ideas into videos. Build practical content-creation skills — film, edit, and create your own videos every afternoon.

  • Students walking through an outdoor shopping plaza lined with palm treesField tripsLIVE

    Explore San Diego

    Explore San Diego and California while creating content about the places, people, and experiences you discover.

  1. 8:45 AM – 1:00 PM

    Mornings

    ESL instruction, vocabulary & content skills.

  2. 1:00 – 1:30 PM

    Lunch

    Recharge before heading out.

  3. 1:30 – 3:00 PM

    Afternoons

    Field experiences, workshops & filming.

Full schedule

Two weeks, mapped out

Week 1 — Foundations & skill building

Building your voice, learning the platforms, and crafting your first content

Choose a day: Week 1 — Foundations & skill building
  1. 8:45–9:35 AMLSVIcebreakers & speaking activities
  2. 9:45–10:35 AMLSVIntro to social media platforms
  3. 10:45 AM–1:00 PMVocabContent, audience, followers, engagement
  4. 1:00–1:30 PMLunch
  5. 1:30–3:00 PMPM“Day in The Life” video — planning + filming
Week 1 — Foundations & skill building
TimeMondayTuesdayWednesdayThursday
8:45–9:35 AMLSVIcebreakers & speaking activitiesLSVStorytellingLSVSpeaking exercises for on-cameraLSVBasic editing concepts
9:45–10:35 AMLSVIntro to social media platformsLSVStorytellingLSVPronunciation & fluencyLSVBasic editing concepts
10:45 AM–1:00 PMVocabContent, audience, followers, engagementR&WScript writing for videoR&WScript writing for videoVocabShoot, edit, clip, transition
1:00–1:30 PMLunch
1:30–3:00 PMPM“Day in The Life” video — planning + filmingPMDowntown Tour + storytelling projectPMContent Creation WorkshopPMBeach Day + vlogging

Friday · Full daySan Diego Zoo + vlogging — travel & nature content. No morning classes.

Week 2 — Creation & final projects

Developing your brand, creating content, and presenting your final project

Choose a day: Week 2 — Creation & final projects
  1. 8:45–9:35 AMLSVPersonal branding
  2. 9:45–10:35 AMLSVPersonal branding
  3. 10:45 AM–1:00 PMR&WIdentify your style (funny, educational, lifestyle)
  4. 1:00–1:30 PMLunch
  5. 1:30–3:00 PMPMFood Tour + vlogging
Week 2 — Creation & final projects
TimeMondayTuesdayWednesdayThursday
8:45–9:35 AMLSVPersonal brandingLSVPersonal brandingLSVTeam communicationProjectFinal project
9:45–10:35 AMLSVPersonal brandingLSVPersonal brandingLSVTeam communicationProjectFinal project
10:45 AM–1:00 PMR&WIdentify your style (funny, educational, lifestyle)R&WHooks & openings; captions & titlesR&WGroup video project (challenge, skit, vlog)ProjectFinal project
1:00–1:30 PMLunch
1:30–3:00 PMPMFood Tour + vloggingPMShopping Day + vloggingPMEditing WorkshopPMFinal presentation — “Day in The Life”

Friday · Full dayUniversal Studios — theme-park vlogging & entertainment content. No morning classes.

+ 10-minute breaks between each morning session. Fridays are full-day field trips, so morning classes don’t run.

Field trips & activities

The city is the classroom

You don’t just learn about vlogging — you go out and vlog.

  • WK1 · MON

    Day in The Life

    Personal intro vlog

  • WK1 · TUE

    Downtown Tour

    Location storytelling

  • WK1 · WED

    Creation Workshop

    Hands-on studio session

  • WK1 · THU

    Beach Day

    Outdoor vlogging

  • WK1 · FRI

    San Diego Zoo

    Travel & nature content

  • WK2 · MON

    Food Tour

    Restaurant & street food

  • WK2 · TUE

    Shopping Day

    Style & haul content

  • WK2 · WED

    Editing Workshop

    Post-production polish

  • WK2 · FRI

    Universal Studios

    Theme-park vlogging

Life at camp

Why this program

More than an English class

  • Real-world English

    Practice the exact vocabulary and communication skills you need to create content — not just pass a test.

  • Experiential learning

    San Diego’s city, beaches, and attractions become the classroom for authentic content creation.

  • Future-ready skills

    Social media literacy, personal branding, and video production — essential skills for the next generation.

Pricing

One all-in price

All-in price

$2,650

2 weeks · Ages 13–18 · Starts Aug 2, 2027

What’s included

  • Tuition & all course materials
  • Accommodation
  • One-way airport pickup
  • All field trips — Zoo, Universal Studios, tours
  • Final project showcase

Not included: international airfare · visa fees · personal spending

Ready to create this summer?

Book a quick meeting with our team to learn more and reserve a spot.

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