CURRENT OFFERINGS
SUMMER 2023 DATES
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NEBRASKA TOUR
6/11-6/23 @ UNL - The Johnny Carson Center for Emerging Media Arts - Lincoln, NE
6/21-6/30 @ Culxr House - Omaha, NE
7/10-7/14 @ Scottsbluff High School - Scottsbluff, NE
7/17-7/21 @ Mid Plains Community College - North Platte, NE
ONLINE CLASSES
6/6-7/30 @ Wherever you are!
REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
SIGN UP TODAY! OFFERINGS ARE DISCOUNTED FOR EARLY REGISTRATION UNTIL MAY 1ST!!
Once you find a class you want, head to our "How to Register" Section to get signed up.
>> GET READY TO HAVE AN AWESOME SUMMER <<
SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE!
Calibraska has a "No One's Turned Away Policy" so if there is space in the class we will do whatever we can to get you in!
If you are interested in receiving a scholarship in the form of 25%, 50%, 75% or 100% off all you need to do is fill out a short inquiry form and we will go from there.
Please make sure to fill out an Inquiry form BEFORE paying for your class(es) so we can provide you with a promo code to use at checkout.
HOW TO REGISTER
1) Create a student profile with us unless you want to attend a partner program (see below)
You only need to do this with us ONE TIME. If you are registering for an offering with our partner camps you will need register and pay with them separately.
2023 Partner programs taking separate registration : 4-H Big Red Summer Academic Camps, Culxr House
2) If applicable, fill out a Scholarship Inquiry form
3) Buy your classes here on this site or link out to our partners to sign-up with them!
If you requested a scholarship you will need to wait to purchase the class until we offer you a code to use at check out.
2023 SUMMER TOUR
In-person Offerings Across Nebraska
LINCOLN ~ 6/11-6/23
6/11 - 6/16 (Sun-Fri)
4-H Big Red Summer Academic Camp - Discover Animation
Johnny Carson Center for Emerging Media Arts | 1300 Q St - Lincoln, NE 68508
Big Red Summer Academic Camps are residential career exploration camps held at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. By participating in a camp, youth get the opportunity to explore the Nebraska campus, meet people from across the country, spend time investigating an interest or potential career, and have a lot of fun! During the week-long camps, participants will work with our university faculty to explore the topic of their particular camp. After spending several fun-filled days on campus, participants' families are invited to attend a special capstone event where youth showcase their achievements.
Big Red Summer Academic Camps are open to all youth grades 9th/10th-12th, including recent high school graduates. All housing and food are provided for participants throughout the camp. Space is limited, and camps will fill on a first-come, first-serve basis. Each camp offered has a specific number of openings. A waitlist option will be available. Please see Big Red Summer Academic Camp Sessions for a list of camps offered this year, descriptions, participant limits, costs, and scholarship opportunities.
Big Red Camps are hosted by Nebraska 4-H and University faculty members in various academic areas across campus.
Program Scholarships
All scholarships must be awarded prior to registration! Any scholarships awarded after the registration process will not be applied to current registrations.

6/20 - 6/23 (Tues-Fri)
Animation Playground
10a-12p: 7-12yrs*
Johnny Carson Center for Emerging Media Arts
1300 Q Street - Lincoln, NE 68508
A truly playful way to learn animation from LA-based animators!
In this fun, hands-on class, we will learn about animation history, principles, and concepts then create our own animations! In our ‘playground’ students get to try hand drawn, stop motion, and historical processes using optical toys, paper, clay, and more!
*This class is geared toward a younger audience but parents/caregivers/grandparents/etc are welcome to also take the class with their youngster(s)!
6/20 - 6/23 (Tues-Fri)
Animation Afternoon
1p-4p: 13yrs and up (multi-gen)
Johnny Carson Center for Emerging Media Arts
1300 Q Street - Lincoln, NE 68508
Enjoy an afternoon making animation!
In this creative class, we will begin by reviewing concepts and methods of animation. Our goal is to think about movement at a frame-by-frame level, and try out different technical processes. Students can then explore a variety of animation techniques in an open studio format including stop motion, optical toys, digital 2d, hand drawn animation as well as project development. Students in this class can work in groups or solo depending on each idea and its needs.
Have a project you want to develop? Bring it! Want a project to learn or flesh out your skills? We got you. This is a great way to build a portfolio piece or try out a technique you’ve always wanted and alongside others who share your interests in animation and media arts!
During our open studio time, we will screen fun animation to inspire you and offer fresh ideas of how you can express yourself through animation. Plus, our director and her assistant(s) are on hand to give demos along the way and assist and support you.
Returning and new students welcome! New students will get basic training on our equipment before turning it loose.