Daemen University Animation Academy 2026

High school students learn animation basics, use pro tools, and create fun animated projects during Daemen’s hands-on Animation Academy!

Get ready to dive into the world of animation with the Daemen Animation Academy!

High school rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors!

Learn the fundamentals of animation – using the same tools the pros do – at Daemen Animation.

This one-week summer camp, taught by Animation Chair and Disney animator Mike Jones, will teach you everything you want to know about how to animate your imagination. You’ll create a portfolio of your own animated movies to use in your college applications or just share with your family and friends.

Sign up for week 1 or week 2.

Sign up for both week 1 and week 2 and get more advanced instruction in your second week.

If you took the class last year, sign up again and get even more advanced instruction.

Lunch is provided to student participants each day of the camp.

For more information, contact the Office of Admissions at 716-839-8225 or admissions@daemen.edu.