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CAMP REGISTRATION

Little Fish’s camps are specialized, highly engaging experiences designed specifically for teens and pre-teens!

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Our next camps to be held are: 

  • Kidz Comic Camps

    • 3/27/2023 - 3/31/2023​

    • 6/15/2023 - 6/16/2023

    • 6/19/2023 - 6/23/2023

    • 6/26/2023 - 6/30/2023

    • 7/3/2023 - 7/7/2023

    • 7/10/2023 - 7/14/2023

    • 7/31/2023 - 8/4/2023

    • 8/7/2023 - 8/11/2023

    • 8/14/2023 - 8/18/2023

  • Manga Art Intensive

    • 3/27/2023 - 3/31/2023

  • Teenz Comic Camps

    • 6/19/2023 - 6/23/2023

    • 7/3/2023 - 7/7/2023

    • 7/31/2023 - 8/4/2023

    • 8/14/2023 - 8/18/2023

  • Comic Con Artist Intensive

    • 7/17/2023 - 7/23/2023​

  • Little Fish Comic Industry Intensive

    • 7/24/2023 - 7/28/2023​

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Applications can be returned in-person, by mail or email. Contact us if you have any questions.

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The first day of Kidz camp, the students learn the about the most basic form of comic book storytelling: the panels.

The new Little Fish Studio on El Cajon Blvd is home to an impressive collection of essential comic reading. Check out the library page for catalogue highlights!

Great news: Both our Spring Break Camps (1st year ever!) and Summer Camps Sessions are open for registration!

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Signup now for Reduced Early Registration Prices!


Spring Break 2023 Camps!

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Kidz Comic Camps

Ages: 7-11

Dates: 3/27/23 - 3/31/23, 9am-3pm (13 Spots Left)

Prices: $295 for one session ($265 if early registered by February 15th)

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Students will explore fun and creativity through the process of developing characters and comics, from initial idea to completed page. They can look forward to penciling, inking, and coloring their own comic page. Materials are included in this camp’s cost. At the end of one week, each child will have a comic story all their own!

 

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Manga Art Intensive!

Ages: 12+
Dates: 3/27/23 - 3/31/23, 9am-3pm (11 Spots Left)

Prices: $295 for one session ($265 if early registered by February 15th)

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Students will learn the unique storytelling and art of manga (aka., Japanese comics) by studying a variety of techniques and master artists: we'll work with pens, brushes, pencils, and other tools to create a finished manga story on high quality Bristol Board (11x17"). Materials are included in this camp’s cost. Guest lectures and critique are anticipated as well. 

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2023 Summer Camp Sessions!

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Kidz Comic Camps

Ages: 7-11

Session 1: 06/15/23 - 06/16/23, 9am-3pm (15 Spots Left)*
Session 2: 06/19/23 - 06/23/23, 9am-3pm (5 Spots Left)

Session 3: 06/26/23 - 06/30/23, 9am-3pm (12 Spots Left)

Session 4: 07/05/23 - 07/07/23, 9am-3pm (15 Spots Left)**

Session 5: 07/10/23 - 07/14/23, 9am-3pm (12 Spots Left)​

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Session 6: 07/31/23 - 08/04/23, 9am-3pm (4 Spots Left)

Session 7: 08/07/23 - 08/11/23, 9am-3pm (8 Spots Left)

Session 8: 08/14/23 - 08/18/23, 9am-3pm (14 Spots Left)

Prices: $295 for one session ($265 if early registered by March 31st)


Students will explore the process of creating characters and comics, from initial idea to completed page. Have fun with penciling, inking and coloring your own comic page. Materials included in cost. At the end of one week each child will have a comic story all their own!

*2 day camp, price reduced ($195/$165 if early registration)

**3 day camp, price reduced ($225/$195 if early registration)

 

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Teenz Comic Camps

Ages: 12-17

Session 1: 06/19/23 - 06/23/23, 9am-3pm (14 Spots Left)

Session 2: 07/05/23 - 07/07/23, 9am-3pm (15 Spots Left)**

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Session 3: 07/31/23 - 08/04/23, 9am-3pm (9 Spots Left)

Session 4: 08/14/23 - 08/18/23, 9am-3pm (14 Spots Left)

Prices: $295 for one session ($265 if early registered by March 31st)


Students will explore the process of creating characters and comics, from initial idea to completed page. Have fun with penciling, inking and coloring your own comic page. Little Fish is a fun, imaginative environment where all comic ideas are encouraged and nurtured to fruition. Includes historical context and introductory lectures. Materials included in cost. At the end of one week each child will have a 2-3 page comic story all their own!

**3 day camp, price reduced ($225/$195 if early registration)

 


Comic Con Artist Intensive*

Ages: 14+
Dates: July 17th - July 23rd, 2023; 9am-4pm (9 Spots Left!)
Price: $550 for the session ($520 if early registered by March 31st)


Every year San Diego hosts the world's largest comic and pop culture convention, San Diego Comic Con International. With Comic-Con finally back in-person this year, we and campers will be onsite at the convention. We also have a fantastic curriculum planned, integrating a curated attendance of selected Comic-Con panels, portfolio reviews, and interviews and meets with comic professionals!

 

Little Fish will be teaming with legendary comic creators, designed to coincide with this dynamic, once-a-year event! Dedicated students and artists will create their own unique projects with hands-on help and guidance from Little Fish Comic Book Studio.

(*NOTE: Must email a portfolio of work with application! Five pieces of work, three of which are comic/manga sequential pages!)

 

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Little Fish Comic Industry Intensive!

Ages: 10+

Dates: July 24th - July 28th, 2023; 9am-3pm (7 Spots Left!)

Price: $360 for the session ($330 if early registered by March 31st) 

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This unique camp will focus on exploring the comic industry and San Diego's unique place in it! We'll be making comic pages and stories and learning techniques in penciling, inking and writing! We'll then explore connections between student art and the community by visiting the San Diego State University's Pop Culture Library, Now Or Never Comics, local art stores and other comic-based locations! Figure drawing, demos and tours will supplement an already awesome experience!

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