Conservation Quest Camp is a filmmaking partnership experience with Media Power Youth all about outdoor discovery and protecting our natural world, for youth ages 10-14!
Campers in this program will discover the joys of being present in nature while having fun with new friends and creating short films to share their conservation stories.
Each week, campers will engage in a variety of outdoor activities including hiking and ponding, while learning from our educators about the environment and local wildlife. Campers will also immerse themselves in the filmmaking process as they get hands-on with cameras, play with sound, and learn the secrets of editing. They will have the opportunity to experiment with greenscreen technology and get to know MPY’s media experts as well.
This year we are hosting sessions at both the McLane Center (July 21-25) and the Massabesic Center (August 4-8). See details below.
At the end of the summer, the films created by our Conservation Quest campers will be featured at MPY’s 2025 Youth Film Festival along with the works of other young filmmakers across the state.
Media Power Youth is a youth development organization that inspires young people to engage with media in thoughtful and creative ways that support well-being.
THINGS WITH WINGS
Session 5: July 21-25, 2025
9am-4pm
Concord, NH Location
Let your creativity take flight at Conservation Quest camp, where we immerse ourselves in nature and swoop into the world of filmmaking! We’ll get hands-on with cameras, play with sound, and learn the secrets of editing to make our stories come alive. We will also have plenty of time for hiking and meeting the animals, such as the Red-tailed Hawk and Barred Owl, that call NH Audubon their home. At the end of the summer, we will celebrate our creations with our community at a film event at Red River Theatres. Join us for a fun-filled week where your imagination can soar, all while making a difference for our planet. The sky’s the limit!
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SURVIVAL STRATEGIES
Session 7: August 4-8, 2025
9am-4pm
Auburn, NH Location
Navigate your way to Conservation Quest camp, where we tie the excitement of filmmaking to outdoor adventure! We’ll try our hands at scriptwriting, experiment with acting and directing, and learn the ropes of editing. We will also venture out on the trails, go ponding, and practice some animal survival strategies! Can YOU camouflage in your surroundings? A grand film festival will take place at our final destination, Red River Theatres, where campers’ stories and passion for conservation take center stage. Join us for some summer exploration as we make positive change in the world around us! Creativity knows no bounds.
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Photos: dip netting at Turkey Pond by Shelby Morelli (top), Conservation Quest campers by Media Power Youth staff (circle).
