WHAT is KIDS4 Crew?
KIDS4 is a unique program only found at Sun Prairie Media Center that provides area youth a chance to learn television production and media literacy. It is television BY kids, FOR kids.
WHO participates in KIDS4?
KIDS4 Registration is held in the fall. All interested candidates must register each year. Crews will be determined in September, and participants will be notified at that time. KIDS4 is open to children in grades 6th through 9th. Students in the program are responsible for cameras, sound, lighting, editing, directing, talent and the content of their programs. Kids who are in 6th to 7th grade start by learning the basics of camera operation and video production. Students who are in 7th, 8th and 9th grade expand on this knowledge, and those in Thursday Night Live (TNL) work together to produce a live thirty-minute variety program.
WHEN is KIDS4?
KIDS4 crews run from October through April and follow the Sun Prairie Area School District calendar. Crews meet once a week after school for an hour, except for Thursday Night Live (TNL) which runs for two hours. All KIDS4 crew members are guided by Sun Prairie Media Center staff.
WHERE is KIDS4?
All KIDS4 crews meet at Sun Prairie Media Center, which is in the same building as the Sun Prairie Public Library. Field trips to on-location filming to be determined.
COST of KIDS4?
Participating KIDS4 crew members must pay a fee each crew year. Crew fees will be set before registration opens for this program. The Pam Steitz Scholarship is available to those who qualify. Reduced pricing is available for those who have a SPMC Memberships.
For additional information visit kids4.tv or contact SPMC staff at: staff@sunprairiemediacenter.com
