Summer 2025 - Youth Media Week
For Students Entering Grades 3–6
Monday–Friday | 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Hosted at WCTV Studios | Pizza, snacks, and drinks provided daily
WCTV invites all kids entering grades 3 through 6 to join us for an unforgettable week of filmmaking, imagination, and hands-on media exploration!
Summer Youth Media Week
Whether your child is into movies, shows, art, design—or simply has an artistic or creative spark—this program is built for them. Each day will be filled with laughter, learning, and incredible opportunities to create original video projects using real, professional-grade equipment.
Our program blends structure with creative freedom, encouraging every student to take ownership of the creative process. We empower young creators to explore, experiment, and express themselves through video production. With support from experienced mentors, students will conceptualize, film, and edit their own original content, developing both technical fluency and storytelling confidence.
Daily Highlights:
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Morning Themes like “Create Your Own Newscast,” “Talk Show,” “Podcast,” or “Green Screen Adventure.”
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Crafts & Cooking Segments where kids alternate between filming and participating—one half creates a fun craft or snack with Rachelle Toth, while the other films and directs the show around it, then they switch and follow Rachelle’s lead in making a delicious snack.
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Afternoon Creative Labs give students more freedom to explore their own interests and create projects they care about.
Students will also have the opportunity to use WCTV’s state-of-the-art equipment, including mirrorless cameras, wireless microphones, and professional lighting. They’ll get a tutorial on our drone, work with our green screen, and get hands-on time in both our main studio set and our brand-new, state-of-the-art video podcast studio.
This is where creativity meets camera—a space where students get the gear, the green light, and the guidance to make something truly their own.
Led by WCTV Executive Director and Youth Director Sam Perkins, along with WCTV youth program alumni JT Kilburn (a successful student filmmaker heading to film school) and Dominic Bonanno (a standout sports videographer and Wilmington High School student), students will benefit from mentorship by experienced, passionate leaders. Additional staff will provide support, ensuring a maximum 4-to-1 student-to-staff ratio for personalized attention and support.
On Friday afternoon, family and friends are invited to the WCTV studio for a special student showcase, celebrating all of the incredible work the kids have created throughout the week.
We provide the tools—they bring the creativity.