Peninsula Village Wraps First Film Camp
Summary
The goal of the camp was to produce two broadcast quality PSAs (public service announcements) while learning and using basic life skills gained and honed through the filmmaking process.Two excellent PSAs were created, developed and produced by the girls; and, the camp achieved the goals of introducing theatre arts/film production as a way of approaching life skills such as communication, negotiation, working in teams, and decision making.CTK is a non-profit organization that relies on grant funding to offer programs such as classes and workshops.The goal of the camp was to produce two broadcast quality PSAs (public service announcements) while learning and using basic life skills gained and honed through the filmmaking process.After making sure all legal, Integrity Compliance and HIPAA guidelines were met for working with Children’s Theater, Steve Petty, Peninsula Village administrator; Bob Pegler, manager of community relations and recovery services, and Barbara Blevins, Parkwest CAO (Peninsula is a division of Parkwest) gave the green light for the camp.The target group for the camp was 8-10 teens, which is equal to one cabin of patients.Two excellent PSAs were created, developed and produced by the girls; and, the camp achieved the goals of introducing theatre arts/film production as a way of approaching life skills such as communication, negotiation, working in teams, and decision making.