2026 STAFF INFO
CAMP DATES
Prodigy Camp: Jul. 19-26
”Leo’s Day”: Jul. 27
Production Camp: Jul. 28 - Aug. 1
FireFly (concert in Seattle): Aug. 2
Innovator Camp: Aug. 26-31
GO TO STAFF REGISTRATION →
GO TO SCHEDULE → coming soon…
GO TO CULTURES CONNECTING →
We are so back.
We’re 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
I PROMISE IT WILL TAKE YOU ONLY 2 MINUTES
-BEN
THINGS TO KNOW
PACKING LIST
A BIG water bottle.
Any toiletries you need.
A towel, if you can!
Film/music equipment if you can! - we’ll reach out to coordinate.
You don’t need a sleeping bag! We have beds.
SCHEDULE
The schedule is WIP - check back in soon!
TOLERANCE
Here’s some zero tolerances we have, as well as a call for abundant tolerance of each other during our time at camp:
VOLUNTEERING & 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.
LOCATION
LOCATION
LOCATION
We’re back at the Tierra Retreat Center! This property is huge and natural. Lots of room to roam.
TIERRA RETREAT CENTER
12000 Sunitsch Canyon Rd. Leavenworth, WA 98826
From Seattle you can either take I-90 E or Highway 2.
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 MENTORS:
We have some great music students lined up this year. In fact, this year we’re adding 4 more musician spots. We’re excited to try out this new film/ music ratio.
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 are prompted to share one of the most difficult things they’ve ever experienced (that they’re willing to share).
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. We’ll have more discussion on this at camp but here’s a little campfire cheat sheet (including some safety protocol) to brush up on some skills before you come.
“Cultures Connecting”
NEW THIS YEAR!
As part of getting ready for the 2026 season, we are inviting all staff to take part in developing our ongoing anti-racist efforts at Prodigy Camp.
While this work is remarkably relevant for each of us personally, it’s especially important to ensure that Camp remains a safe and inclusive place for everyone. Growing a deeper understanding of ourselves and others reinforces the shared belief that everyone’s story matters and that elevating each other’s stories is the most creative act we can do together.
We've partnered with Seattle-based firm Cultures Connecting to guide this work through a few efforts this year including:
1. Self-guided e-courses
2. A 90-minute facilitated conversation (online, Friday July 10, 3–4:30 PST)
3. Programmatic work with our leadership team.
We are excited to utilize the expertise from Cultures Connecting this year to grow together. Thank you so much for joining these efforts.
CAMPER MUGSHOTS
one last note:
We all know the REAL "prodigies" here are staff 😉. You’re all here 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.
Grateful,
-Max
Yodel at Ben with any Q’s
(917) 379-6555