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Sold Out – Hand-Drawn Animation & Stop Motion Camp
Join our youth animation and stop-motion camp! Kids learn to write, draw, and film their own movies in this creative, hands-on summer experience.
About the Camp
Love doodling? Have you ever wanted to make a movie? Well, this hand-drawn animation and stop-motion camp is the perfect introduction to the art of animated stop motion! Hilary Campbell and Matthew Boyadjieff will guide students in the creation of their own animations and movie. From start to finish students will write, draw, film and edit their movies. A truly unique experience!
Our summer camps provide hands-on learning experiences that foster creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration. Engaging in artistic activities allows children to express themselves in unique ways, boosting their confidence and emotional intelligence. Our experienced instructors offer a supportive and engaging space where all children can discover their passions, build lifelong friendships, and develop a sense of belonging. Not to mention, our summer camps are fun!
Snacks will be provided every day, but children are expected to come with their own lunches and beverage (or water bottle) each day.
Camps at the Center
Our summer camps provide hands-on learning experiences that foster creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration. Engaging in artistic activities allows children to express themselves in unique ways, boosting their confidence and emotional intelligence. Our experienced instructors offer a supportive and engaging space where all children can discover their passions, build lifelong friendships, and develop a sense of belonging. Not to mention, our summer camps are fun!
What to bring
- A water bottle or other beverage each day
- Their own lunch each day
- Sunscreen and a hat
- Their curiosity
What we provide
- Snacks & Water each day
- All supplies & Materials
- A safe learning environment
Optional Early Drop-Off
We are offering parents the option to drop their children off for camp at 9 AM rather than 10 AM.
You will be asked if you are interested during the registration check-out.
Early Drop-off is an additional $25 charge for the week of camps.
We will accept your payment in person on the Monday the same week as camp.
About your Instructors
Hilary Fitzgerald Campbell
Hilary Fitzgerald Campbell is a New Yorker cartoonist, author, comedian and filmmaker. Her debut memoir Murder Book was awarded the best graphic novel of the year for the Midwest Publishing Awards of 2022. She has illustrated critically acclaimed books such as Feminist Fight Club and Are You My Uber? and her second memoir, The Joy of Snacking hits the bookshelves this August. Campbell’s short documentaries This Is Not The End and Small Talk won awards at the top festivals in the country, before going on to become Vimeo Staff Picks. While Hilary resides in New York with her dog and a vast collection of Law & Order dvds, she is a Sonoma born artist, who is very excited to return home again to share the world of cartooning with students.
instagram.com/cartoonsbyhilary
twitter.com/cartoonsbyhil
www.cartoonsbyhilary.com
Matthew Boyadjieff
Matthew Boyadjieff is a local Sonoma county mixed media cartoonist and animator. Coupled with his love of cartoons, he’s currently working towards a credential in teaching 2d traditional animation and motion graphics. He prides himself in making the world of cartooning and animation accessible to everyone, whether one wants to pursue a professional career in the field or as a hobby.
Membership has its benefits
All Silver Memberships and above receive 10% off the registration cost for any class purchase over $40.
Materials fees are not discounted.
Become a member today and find community, connection, and creativity.
Class FAQ
We ask that you notify us at least 10 days in advance of a class if you need to cancel your registration. You may cancel by phone or email and we will gladly offer you a refund or credit toward a future class. If you cancel with less than 10 days’ notice, we will not be able to provide refunds, due to our contractual obligations and material purchases for each class.
Sometimes, the Sonoma Community Center has to cancel a class due to low enrollment or unforeseen circumstances, such as a natural disaster or health emergency. If this happens and we do not offer a reschedule date, you will be refunded 100% of your registration fee (minus the payment processing and services fee), or credit towards a future class. If we are able to offer a reschedule date but you are unable to make the new date, we will gladly offer credit towards a future class.
All credits must be used within 1 year.
You can view our full class policies and guidelines here.
The Sonoma Community Center is committed to creating an accessible learning environment. If you require any special considerations(medical, physical, learning) please share them with Sean Baskin, Program Associate, by emailing him at [email protected] so that he can forward them to the relevant Program Director and Instructor.
Late additions to any program, class, or workshop that has already begun will be allowed on a per-case basis depending upon the Program Director & instructors approval. Late additions will have to pay the full registration cost of the class, along with any materials fees, and will not be prorated for the time missed. You may reach out to the program directors directly, or the Program Associate Sean Baskin at [email protected] to request a late addition.
We are always looking for new instructors. You can fill out the form directly here.
Sold Out – Hand-Drawn Animation & Stop Motion Camp
Join our youth animation and stop-motion camp! Kids learn to write, draw, and film their own movies in this creative, hands-on summer experience.
Schedule
Monday, July 6 – Friday, July 10, 2026
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Optional:
9 AM Early Drop-off available. Learn More.
This Session
Monday, July 6, 2026 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Location
Experience Level
All-Levels, Beginning, Intermediate and AdvancedAge(s)
10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 and 17Registration
Registration Cost
$375
