Proving once again that newfangled technology is truly the province of the very young, Apple will be offering kids-only iMovie workshops in July. If you hurry up and register now, your favorite 'tween can learn digital movie editing skills (no iMovie experience necessary) at either the Barton Creek or Domain Apple stores. The tot may bring along a computer (Mac OS X or higher, please), digital camcorder or pre-recorded footage if you've got'em, but Apple will provide computers and sample footage for all campers to use. Kids get to take home DVDs of their finished movies, along with a field journal, field guide and "more fun giveaways." It's like a whole internship in one morning!

We're not bitter (at all!) that we're too old to attend this workshop, which promises campers will "learn how to make a movie in the time it takes to watch one." In fact, we sincerely hope you'll send your child or niece to this camp instead of just buying her a Bratz doll; we hear that the filmmaking industry might be growing in this town, and a little experience now could translate into some type of employment a few years down the road. Don't forget to download and sign the Permission Statement, and be aware that all campers under 13 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the workshop.

*Parents and guardians may not attempt to suck the youthful, techno-savvy life force from campers at any point during the workshop. They are asked instead to please sit quietly in their pleated khakis and practice "texts" messaging.

[Info / Register]

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