SUMMER SCHOOL

A free, weekly creative programme packed with digital photography, animation, and hands-on crafts for ages 8-12 in South London.

Photography Summer School
8-12 year olds

“I already love art but now I know different things.” - Attendee, 2024

“I can’t wait to go back tomorrow…I’ve never said that about a summer club in my entire life! I want to go to this summer club every year!” - Attendee, 2025

Join us at Photofusion this Summer for an exciting summer school designed to inspire the next generation of creators. Running across four weeks in July and August, our programme offers flexible one-week bookings tailored specifically for children aged 8 to 12 who attend a Lambeth school receive free-school meals.

Delivered from Tuesday to Friday, we provide a safe, structured, inclusive, and nurturing environment where children of all skill levels can explore, play, and express their creativity. Whether your child is completely new to photography or enjoys art and crafting, they will find a welcoming space to grow.

Please note, each child must attend for the full week which runs Tuesday - Friday inclusive. Children may only attend one week.

ESSENTIAL INFORMATION

WHO

Children and young people aged 8 to 14 who attend a school in Lambeth and are currently eligible for free school meals.
Please visit Lambeth Council’s website here for full eligibly requirements.
DURATION

One week of participation per child (Tuesday to Friday, 11am - 3.30pm, 4.5 hours per day)
DATES

Choose from four available weeks throughout July and August:
Week 1: Tuesday 28th - Friday 31st July
Week 2: Tuesday 4th - Friday 7th August
Week 3: Tuesday 11th - Friday 14th August
Week 4: Tuesday 18th - Friday 21st August
WHERE

Photofusion Studio, Unit 2, 2 Beehive Place, Brixton, London, SW9 7QR
COST

Fully funded (Includes free healthy lunches daily)

WHAT TO EXPECT

Our days are carefully structured into dynamic half-day sessions to keep energy high and minds active. Participants will dive into a variety of hands-on workshops

Exploring still life composition, lighting, and perspective by bringing in and photographing personal items.
Learning how to pose, direct, and photograph each other using professional equipment and guidance.
Digitally editing images to enhance storytelling and creative control, resulting in unique custom posters.
Discovering traditional UV light techniques using outdoor sunshine or lightboxes to print custom designs onto canvas bags to take home.
Reworking images and experimenting with text sequencing to build narratives and create personal mini-magazines.
Combining illustration and filmmaking to bring drawings to life through storyboarding and sequencing.
A playful outdoor activity combining photography skills with sharp observation and creative teamwork.
Daily fun to build friendships and connection, featuring group favourites like Wink Murder, Train Wreck, and LEGO building.
Join your child at the end of the week to celebrate the artwork they’ve created at Photofusion.