Stop Motion Animation- Movie Making
Who doesn’t love an action-packed animation movie that brings our favorite toys to life? In Snapology’s Animation Studio program, students get to do more than just enjoy those movies, they get to create them! In this technical program, children will work in teams to learn the fundamentals of stop motion animation and develop their own animated movie starring some of their favorite LEGO® mini-figures! Students will go through the entire movie making process, from plot development and set design to detailed visual and audio editing. The best part, their movie will move beyond the classroom and be uploaded to Snapology’s YouTube channel so they can share their film with friends and family for years to come!
Enroll for August 24th-28th

The basic requirements to participate in this camp include:


Laptop, tablet, or iPad with working back-facing camera or webcam
  • If using a tablet you will need to purchase a stand for stability. This also needs to be a device that can access the App Store to purchase 'Stop Motion Studio Pro ($4.99 for the app) 

A LEGO baseplate that’s at least 32x32 studs are larger
  • Click HERE to purchase. A generic version works great too and can be purchased in a variety of colors.

A collection of LEGO mini-figures
  • Any minifigures or characters can be used! The more characters you have, the more dynamic your movie can be. 

A variety of LEGO bricks
  • Click HERE to purchase the suggested kit which includes unique pieces to make your movie more dynamic. Generic bricks work great too!

You will essentially need 2 devices. A computer or tablet for making the movie and then a cellphone or separate device to engage with the teacher and students on Zoom. 

A 'home set up' document will be emailed to you with the most optimal setup position for your computer/tablet to begin filming!  Specific, easy to read instructions will be sent to you upon registration. 

What is a Stop Motion Movie?

Click below to view an example!

Camp Itinerary

Day 1: Introduction to Stop-Motion Animation: In this lesson, students will learn the fundamentals of animation, including the steps and elements involved in creating stop-motion and clay animation films. They will use these concepts, as well as computer-based Stop Motion Pro animation software, to begin to create original animated movies that feature LEGO® mini-figures, LEGO® set designs, and student-created plots!

Day 2: Drawing and Multiplying: In this lesson, students will continue developing their stop animation films and work toward developing a story with a conflict and resolution. The will develop their technical skills by learning how to add drawing details to their images and how to duplicate images. In this process, they will
add at least 450 new frames to their stop motion film.

Day 3: Film Like Crazy!: In this lesson, students will continue developing their stop animation films and work toward developing a story with a conflict and resolution. The will develop their technical skills by learning how to add drawing details to their images and how to duplicate images. In this process, they will add at least 500 new frames to their stop motion film.

Day 4: Adding Sounds and Text: In this lesson, students will continue developing their stop animation films and work toward developing a story with a conflict and resolution. The will develop their technical skills by learning how to add drawing details to their images and how to duplicate images. In this process, they will add at least 450 new frames to their stop motion film.

Day 5: It's a Wrap!: In this lesson, students will continue developing their stop animation films and work toward developing a story with a conflict and resolution. The will develop their technical skills by learning how to add drawing details to their images and how to duplicate images. In this process, they will add at least 200 new frames to their stop motion film.

A Word On Screentime


Our programs are designed so that the only use of the screen or device is to simply instruct the students. The core of our programs are always focused on building, creating, designing and problem solving. While the student will have the screen on, their focus will be on the LEGO bricks and other materials they have in front of them, just as if they were in person with us. The screen simply puts the teacher safely in the room with the group of children.

Therefore, you can feel good about having your child spend time in our workshops and camp programs as their focus is not mindlessly on the screen. Their imaginations will soar as the build, learn and play with their instructor and fellow camp-mates.

We look forward to having your child in our programs and we appreciate your support of our small business.
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