Animation - Day

Animation Academy July 7 - 11

Greetings Animation Academy "Day Camper" participants and parents!

We are incredibly excited to host such a talented group of young voices in Bloomington this summer and provide a wonderful experience to help you further your passion and create a tight-knit network of friendships as you explore animation.

To make the most of your week, we stress that you must read this page thoroughly.

First, please ensure that the three required e-forms linked below are filled out and submitted by a parent or guardian before registration on Sunday or we cannot allow your child to attend.

The required forms can all be found here.

DROP-OFF/PICK-UP

Drop-off/Check-In

Monday, July 7th between 8:30-9am EST

Franklin Hall (601 E Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington, IN 47405)

See the downloadable maps which shows information about parking near Franklin Hall. For parking situations where it is going to just be a few minutes, you can find street parking available, use the Poplars Garage (Park Mobile app is used for payment code "44000"), or park in an EM-S/EM-P permit-spot since it will only be a few minutes. In the unlikely event you get a ticket during those few minutes, just let us know and we will get it expunged.

Check in will be in the Commons, which is most easily accessed through large oak double doors at the south entrance. If you are approaching from Indiana Ave, they are to the left after passing through the Sample Gates. Staff will be waiting at the entrance to the building between 8:30-9am. Please make sure you leave enough time on day-one for check-in and that the three forms linked above are completed before you arrive.

The lead instructor, Gaby Benninghoff will meet you at the south entrance to Franklin Hall, which are the large wooden double doors by the Ernie Pyle statue. When you arrive, there will be another pre-college program going on near the entrance with lots of students. I recommend directly coordinating with Gaby by calling/texting her. Here is an image of her so you know who to look for:

Lead instructor for Animation Academy, Gaby Benninghoff

Gaby Benninghoff: 317-514-3973

Should you need to arrive late call Andrew, the program Director, at (812) 856-8083 to inform him. He can then let Gaby know.

Daily Pick-up

Monday through Thursday, students will be concluding each day at Franklin Hall in the Game Lab (Room 035) at 5pm. They will be escorted to the main entrance of Franklin Hall for easy pickup. You may either enter the building and pick them up from the classroom, or you may wait for them at the Sample Gates. There will be staff waiting with the campers there until 5:30pm. Please do your best to ensure your student is accounted for as promptly as possible. If you are unable to arrive by 5:30 to pick up your child, please email cineacad@iu.edu or call the program director.

If you live/work nearby and you would like your student to walk on their own at the end of the day, please fill out the additional consent form on our forms page. We will not allow campers to leave on their own without your prior written consent.

Pick-up/Finale Event

Friday, July 11th, from 5-6pm EST

Franklin Hall - Commons (601 E Kirkwood Ave. Bloomington, IN 47405)

The finale event will take place in the Franklin Hall Commons. Staff will be at the south entrance to greet you and guiding you in the right direction. Students will get to present their projects to friends and family. Parking and other direction maps can be found here.

You will be picking up your student directly after the showcase.

MEALS

Lunch

Campers will be eating lunch at the Forest Residence Hall Food Court (a 15 to 20 minute walk from Franklin Hall). Each student will be given a meal card that allows them access to the dining hall. Meals are all-you-care-to-eat, so there won’t be any issue of running out of money.

Food Allergies/Dietary Restrictions

Generally, there is plenty of food to accommodate all diet types. An RPS Registered Dietician will be on staff, so please feel free to contact them prior to the session for specific dietary discussions. Customers with life-threatening allergies should use caution. Request to speak with the chef at dining locations to prepare food in allergen-free areas for your specific dietary needs.

To inform us of food allergies or any additional questions, please contact:

RPS Registered Dietician

nutrinfo@iu.edu

(812) 856-5851

THINGS TO BRING

Umbrella and/or Poncho - Indiana weather is unpredictable and walking in the rain may be unavoidable. The walks between buildings are typically 15-20 minutes.
Lanyard with Meal Card and Thumbdrive - All of these items will be given to the students at check-in. The meal card can stay inside the lanyard with their name tag. The thumb drive can stay clipped onto the lanyard.
Water bottle - A metal water bottle will be given to students at check-in. Please bring daily.
Notebook/Writing Utensil - Students may want to take notes during instruction or creative processes.

IMPORTANT ADDRESSES

Forest Quadrangle: 1725 E 3rd St, Bloomington, IN 47406
- Dining
Franklin Hall: 601 E Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington, IN 47405
- Classroom, Rm. 035
- Finale, Commons Area

Stay Informed During Your Summer Program at IU Bloomington

If you're a visitor to Indiana University Bloomington and would like to receive real-time safety alerts, simply text "SafeIU" to 77295 to opt in for notifications.

Please note: This service is intended only for non-IU-affiliated visitors. IU students, faculty and staff already receive these notifications, and no further action is needed.

This free service is offered for campers and their parents back home. It will automatically stop on 8/8/25, so you don't have to worry about permanently receiving alert messages after this summer.

CONTACT

If you need to reach a camper who will not have a mobile phone on him or her, please save the following contact information:

Andrew Behringer

Camp Director

(812) 856-8083

Nora Collins

Assistant Director

(Secondary Contact if you are unable to reach Andrew)

(812) 327-0930

We are tremendously excited to meet all of you and share a great artistic experience. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any further questions. We can't wait to see what you create!