Animation Academy July 13-17
Greetings Animation Academy "Day Camper" participants and parents!
We are incredibly excited to host such a talented group of young voices in Bloomington this summer and provide a wonderful experience to help you further your passion and create a tight-knit network of friendships as you explore animation.
To make the most of your week, we stress that you must read this page thoroughly.
First, please ensure that the three required e-forms linked below are filled out and submitted by a parent or guardian before registration on Sunday or we cannot allow your child to attend.
The required forms can all be found here.
DROP-OFF/PICK-UP
Drop-off/Check-In
Monday, July 13th between 8:30-9am EST
Franklin Hall (601 E Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington, IN 47405)
See the downloadable maps which show information about parking near Franklin Hall. For parking situations where it is going to just be a few minutes, you can find street parking available or use the Poplars Garage (free for the first 15 minutes) or the Henderson Garage (free for the first 30 minutes). The Park Mobile app is available in the event of a longer stay (we are in zone "44400"). Since ticketing is active from 7am to 5pm, we do not recommend parking in an EM-S/EM-P spot.
Check in will be in the Commons, which is most easily accessed through large oak double doors at the south entrance. If you are approaching from Indiana Ave, they are to the left after passing through the Sample Gates. Staff will be waiting at the entrance to the building between 8:30-9am. Please make sure you leave enough time on day-one for check-in and that the three forms linked above are completed before you arrive.
The lead instructor, Gaby Benninghoff will meet you at the south entrance to Franklin Hall, which are the large wooden double doors by the Ernie Pyle statue. When you arrive, there will be another pre-college program going on near the entrance with lots of students. If you have trouble finding her on the first morning, you can directly coordinating with Gaby by calling/texting her. Here is an image of her so you know who to look for:
Daily Pick-up
Monday through Thursday, students will be concluding each day at Franklin Hall in the Game Lab (Room 035) at 5pm. They will be escorted to the main entrance of Franklin Hall for easy pickup. You may either enter the building and pick them up from the classroom, or you may wait for them at the Sample Gates. There will be staff waiting with the campers there until 5:30pm. Please do your best to ensure your student is accounted for as promptly as possible. If you are unable to arrive by 5:30 to pick up your child, please email cineacad@iu.edu or call Nora or Andrew.
If you live/work nearby and you would like your student to walk on their own at the end of the day, please fill out the additional consent form on our forms page. We will not allow campers to leave on their own without your prior written consent.
Pick-up/Finale Event
Friday, July 17th, from 5:15-6pm EST
Franklin Hall - Commons (601 E Kirkwood Ave. Bloomington, IN 47405)
The finale event will take place in the Franklin Hall Commons. Staff will be at the south entrance to greet you and guiding you in the right direction. Students will get to present their projects to friends and family. Ticketing for EM-S/EM-P spaces will not be active after 5pm, so we recomend parking in the lot across from Franklin Hall for the finale. More parking info and other direction maps can be found here.
You will be picking up your student directly after the showcase.
MEALS
Lunch
Campers will be eating lunch at the Wright Quad Food Court (a 0.8 mile, 15 to 20 minute walk from Franklin Hall). Each student will be given a meal card that allows them access to the dining hall. Meals are all-you-care-to-eat, so there won’t be any issue of running out of money.
Food Allergies/Dietary Restrictions
If you didn't list them on your registration form, please email us about any food allergies or dietary restrictions we need to be aware of. This information will affect the snacks we provide.
Generally, there is plenty of food in the dining halls to accommodate all diet types. We now have a new resource available called Nutrislice, which can be accessed here. It provides full menus for Wright Dining Hall as well as detailed information about allergens and dietary restrictions. By default, it will show the menu for the “Worry Free” zone first. At the top of the site, you can click on the different restaurant names (Stone Grill, Potato Bar, Slice, etc.) to view their menus.
An RPS Registered Dietician will also be on staff, so please feel free to contact them prior to the session for specific dietary discussions. Customers with life-threatening allergies should always use caution. Request to speak with the chef at dining locations to prepare food in allergen-free areas for your specific dietary needs.
THINGS TO BRING
- Comfortable Walking Shoes - The walks between buildings are typically 10-20 minutes.
- Don't Forget Umbrella and/or Poncho - Indiana weather is unpredictable and walking in the rain may be unavoidable.
- Lanyard with Meal Card and Thumbdrive - All of these items will be given to the students at check-in. The meal card can stay inside the lanyard with their name tag. The thumb drive can stay clipped onto the lanyard.
- Water bottle - A metal water bottle will be given to students at check-in. A water bottle must be brought each day to help students stay hydrated during the week.
NOTE FOR COMMUNICATION
We will be using a free app called Band to help counselors coordinate and share information with students throughout the week. Using the app is optional, but it can be useful for staff to communicate important announcements. This communication app is designed for youth-based programs and includes safety features like disabling direct/private messaging.
If students are able and willing, please install the app and create an account before camp begins.
- Download the free Band app on their phone.
Create an account using an email address or phone number.
For your profile name, students should use their real first and last name so camp staff can easily identify them. Their contact information will not be visible to other students.
Join our camp group by using the QR code below or by clicking this link.
NEW OPPORTUNITY
One incredible update - we're excited to share that we've arranged a special interactive, behind-the-scenes tour of the new IU KIX Lab before its official grand opening! The KIX Lab is IU's new state-of-the-art virtual production studio, featuring the same Unreal Engine powered LED volume technology used in productions such as The Mandalorian. All students must wear closed-toe shoes with rubber soles on the day of the tour. Please make sure your student wears appropriate footwear.
IMPORTANT ADDRESSES
- Wright Quadrangle: 501 N Eagleson Ave, Bloomington, IN 47406
- Dining
- Franklin Hall: 601 E Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington, IN 47405
- Monday check-in area; Enter south doors by Ernie Pyle statue and walk straight ahead into the Commons
- Daily drop-off (after Monday)/pick-up location Classroom 035--they may also wait for you in the Commons or at the Sample Gates
- Finale, Commons Area
CONTACT
If you need to reach a camper who will not have a mobile phone on him or her, please save the following contact information:
Nora Collins
We are tremendously excited to meet all of you and share a great artistic experience. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any further questions. We can't wait to see what you create!