July 22-26: Street Photography
Sign-up through the Meridian Summer Quest Program (select “Enrichment Camps”)
We are SUPER excited to offer another Street Photography Day Camp this summer. Registration is again through the the Meridian School Summer Quest Enrichment Camp program.
Interested in what your camper will experience? See images of what campers have done in past summers!
2024 Counselors
Beija Waltmunson (she/her) is a college student who will be leading the camp this year, assisted by her dad Jay Waltmunson (he/him) who is a high school teacher and photographer.
Beija has been doing photography since middle school, starting off as a camper in this camp, experienced being a co-leader, and led last year’s camp on her own. She is a college student at Kenyon College in Ohio (focusing on music and neuroscience) and she’s also has grown up in Wallingford (she actually went to the Meridian School in elementary school and graduated from Lincoln High School).
Jay teaches high school Spanish and used to teach middle school. So, between the both of them they know this age group well!
This will be the 6th summer that Beija and Jay have been leading these camps at Meridian so they have a ton of great ideas and know what works to inspire this age group while staying safe and having fun.
Street Photography with Riveted Kids (July 22-26, 2024)
What? A week-long day camp exploring digital photography. Campers will have daily missions and optional challenges to complete, each day focused on a different technical and artistic theme. This camp is full of learning objectives and inclusive activities designed to build camper connections.
Have you ever wondered what it would look like if the world stood still? This week you’ll become a master of your camera, exploring a new theme each day through games and challenges. You’ll learn key photography concepts to tell stories through action, signs, texture, up-close, and reflection. We’ll freeze time by looking at zoomed out scenes and up-close details of the neighborhood, capturing the most interesting things about Wallingford and Greenlake on digital film. At the end of the week, we’ll celebrate with a slideshow of your favorite images to share with family and friends.
This session is best for campers who want to experiment with photography, are comfortable going on long walks, and enjoy making new friends.
Who? Ages 9+
When? July 22-26, 2024. 9am-3pm daily.
Where? The Meridian School, located at the Good Shepard Center in Wallingford: 4649 Sunnyside Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103
Cost? $520. Campers should bring a camera with some ability to set controls manually (please inquire, if unsure). If you are interested in new or used cameras that have worked well for past campers, see our post on teen camera recommendations. If your camper is in need of a camera, let us know – we will procure one for your camper to use.
Adult/Camper Ratio: 6:1 – Enrollment is limited to maximize camper attention and safety.
How do I register?
Register online via the Meridian School’s Summer Quest Program (scroll down to see their “Enrichment Camp” offerings).
[Our son] has been going to summer camps since he was five, so he attends about 8 to 10 different camps every summer. Your camp is one of the best ones he has attended. He learned so much this week and as a parent I appreciate the daily communication. The photos were absolutely wonderful in the slide show, and then to see the children’s smiling faces mixed in made we fall in love with your program.
— Parent Mom, Street photography Day Camp
