2025 STAFF INFO
PRODIGY CAMP: July 20th - July 27th
”Leo’s Day”: July 28th
PRODUCTION CAMP: July 29th - August 2nd
@ TIERRA RETREAT CENTER
IN LEAVENWORTH, WA
We are so back.
We’re SO thrilled and grateful to have you join the crew for this summer’s camp program(s). The overwhelming enthusiasm we’ve received from staff to donate time, talent and passion this year has been unprecedented. The program, the students, and the town of Leavenworth are all so lucky to have the magic that you bring.
Below you’ll find the necessary info as you prepare for your trip!
STAFF REGISTRATION
STAFF REGISTRATION
It won’t kill you to do it.
It’s quick and really helps us w/ planning.
SEE IF YOU CAN FINISH THIS IN UNDER 2 MINUTES!
THINGS TO KNOW
SLEEPING
NO need to bring a sleeping bag! We’ll have bed/ sheets/ pillows/ blankets for you.
Exact sleeping/ bunk arrangements won’t be finalized until the week before camp.
PACKING LIST
Pack whatever your heart desires… all we’ll say is that it’s going to be HOT HOT HOT.
SCHEDULE
Below is a work-in-progress camp schedule.
Ben @ (917)-379-6555 or ben@prodigycamp.org can answer any Q’s.
FILM MENTORS
We will be mostly relying on the equipment you have for filming and editing. Please list out equipment you can bring in the staff registration form above.
Also, note the most recent description of the “THREES” filmmaking exercise HERE.
MUSIC PEOPLE:
We have some great music students lined up this year (best yet?)
Note that we need to rely heavily on staff to bring their own equipment. Anything you can contribute is helpful.
Holler at Tyson for all things music.
INSTRUCTORS & GUESTS:
Please let us know if you have any particular equipment needs or special requests that you haven't already shared with us.
CAMPFIRE TRAINING
As you may know, some BIG things can come up at camp– most notably during the nightly campfires where students share the most difficult thing they’ve ever experienced.
Our leadership team has decades of mentorship experience including our resident mental health professional, Whitney Losee. We’re here to offer some guidance on how to navigate heavy topics or situations that you may be confronted with during your time at camp.
Standby for info on any pre-camp training sessions and be sure to review the Campfire Training Cheat sheet.
On tolerance:
Last year we spoke quite a bit about tolerance. Some zero tolerances we have as well as a call for abundant tolerance of each other during our time at camp.
Take a few minutes to review!
On our volunteer model & stipends:
Why is Prodigy Camp all volunteer? Can I get some help with travel costs?
Here’s some more context and info if you’re interested.
THE STUDENTS
It’s shaping up to be a great group of kids.
Stay tuned for a list of accepted students here!
NEW LOCATION
NEW LOCATION
NEW LOCATION
This year’s camp will be held at the beautiful Tierra Retreat Center. This property is huge and natural. More rustic than ICCA. Lots of room to roam. We’re excited to experience a new venue vibe with ya’ll!
It’s just on the other side of town up the Chumstick Canyon.
CAMP ADDRESS:
TIERRA RETREAT CENTER
12000 Sunitsch Canyon Rd. Leavenworth, WA 98826
From Seattle you can either take I-90 E or Highway 2. The Tierra Retreat center is up the Chumstic!
Learn a bit more about the location HERE.
one last note:
We all know the REAL "prodigies" here are staff. You have all been invited because well... you're awesome. And your desire to donate your time, talent and passion is affirming that this world hasn’t entirely gone to hell. This program literally would not happen without your generosity. Each of you mean so much to us and to this program. Thank you, thank you.
As usual, we'd like to highlight just how much you all mean to the students as well.
For many coming to camp, this is no exaggeration the best week of their life- at least one of the most impactful. Not only do they take leaps in progressing their craft, they pour their heart out around the fire and dive deep into trying to figuring out who they are and who they want to be.
Do not underestimate the role that YOU play in their stories during this pivotal week. For better or worse, being on staff carries with it a power that must be wielded responsibly– the students will be looking up at you constantly for inspiration and influence so we invite you to just be mindful of your words and actions "on and off set."
This is all to say: Bring your A-game and let's have some fun as we help develop these characters.
-M
Yodel at Max with any Q’s
206-719-1838
or Ben @ 917 379 6555