SCARSDALE, N.Y. — Summer vacation gives students a chance to have fun and be kids, but there’s a real concern about the dreaded “summer slide.”
But one Westchester company is using its years of expertise to help make your time away from the classroom fun and fulfilling, because fall isn’t as far away as it may seem right now.
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Cre8tor Incubator This summer, the company will be running new Creative Technology Summer Workshops for kids to “spark the imaginations of young creators and provide them with the curriculum and resources they need to safely launch their own YouTube channels.”
Workshops will be held weekly in July and August. Parents can sign up their children for a week or the entire season. Cre8tor Incubator has announced that it will also offer after-school programs starting in September.
As part of an open house on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cre8tor Incubator We will be hosting free Digital Creator Workshops for kids in our state-of-the-art production facility. Kids ages 7-14 and their parents can meet with instructors, tour the facility, and participate in several hands-on workshops. These workshops include creating quality content for YouTube, video production/editing, a 360-degree photo booth, game stations and more. Participants will receive a $50 credit when they sign up for a summer workshop/after-school program during the open house. Click here to sign up for a workshop.
According to Cre8tor Incubator, the summer workshop will offer a unique curriculum with creative and technical activities that will help kids master top networks and platforms such as YouTube, TikTok, Snapchat, Instagram, Twitch and Meta. The program is aimed at young creators of all skill levels (ages 7-14) and will have three levels of programs: beginner, intermediate and advanced. Students will learn about content creation, AI, channel growth, online security and best practices. Students will collaborate to develop well-rounded skills to create quality content. With the guidance of Cre8tor Incubator’s expert instructors, kids will be “able to navigate the digital world confidently, creatively and above all safely.”
Cre8tor Incubator co-founders Robert DePalma, Matty Kirsch, and Dave Henderson come from a variety of disciplines including film production, creative project management, writing production, live TV show streaming, content production, and technology. As a team, they bring their decades of expertise to the area’s youth.
“Their dedication to empowering young people and contributing to the cultural enrichment of our community is truly admirable,” said Pelham Chamber of Commerce President Christina Chianese. “We look forward to seeing the amazing projects that will come out of the Cre8tor Incubator’s programs.”
DePalma has directed for major networks such as HBO, Kirsch was Emmy-nominated for creating Fortnite, and Henderson has founded a number of successful companies leveraging advanced virtual video and AI.
“Cre8tor Incubator’s summer workshops are carefully curated to strike the perfect balance between education and entertainment. Kids can explore creativity and learn new skills including storytelling, visual excellence, technical prowess, sound design, post-production, audience engagement and strategic delivery. From filmmaking to interactive digital media sessions, the hands-on workshops will help nurture the next generation of producers, directors and creative minds who will shape the future of the industry,” DePalma said.
These programs also tend to attract kids from neighboring towns such as Larchmont, Mamaroneck, Bronxville and Pelham.
“As a parent, I’m so excited about this new program for my child who is so curious about the digital world and wants to get involved in social media. Learning new skills and learning how to use these platforms safely gives me peace of mind,” said Emily Tuchman, a parent from Westchester.
Cre8tor Incubator offers a nut-free eating environment and children can bring their own lunch or families can sign up for a weekly lunch program for an additional fee.
Opening hours are 9am to 3pm Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays), with earlier drop-off available at 8:30am.
For more information about the summer workshops and after-school programs and how to enroll your students, visit the Cre8tor Incubator website or call the office at 914-723-1875.
Located in Scarsdale, Cre8tor Incubator is a leading creative technology program dedicated to elevating young minds through innovative and immersive educational experiences. Founded by industry veterans, the organization offers summer workshops and after-school sessions focused on digital media, content creation and distribution, and online security. Cre8tor Incubator’s mission is to empower and equip the next generation of digital creators with the skills and confidence they need to succeed in the ever-evolving digital environment.
