Digital media literacy and education with JAM
We are committed to providing quality media education for community members of all ages –– see our popular summer camp for kids, the new Summer Feature Film Intensive (SFFI) for students ages 15-20, our Digital Media Creation for Seniors course, and so much more! Check out our Digital Media Literacy Toolkit, which equips students, families, and educators to build media confidence through clarity, critical thinking, and real-world examples.
NEW! Summer Feature Film Institute (SFFI)
Make a movie with JAM’s Summer Feature Film Intensive (SFFI) 2026!
Join the JAM crew as we create a feature film right here in the Upper Valley! As a participant in SFFI, you will gain hands-on experience in various aspects of feature film production, including on-set location filming, directing actors, art direction, camera and lighting, sound, and animated title design.
Upon completion, participants will receive a professional credit for your crew role(s) in the distributed film. This program is designed for high school and college students (ages 15-20) with a strong interest in filmmaking who seek a rigorous educational opportunity exploring the field.
YOUTH
JAM Camp – Summer 2026
Dive into the exciting worlds of Studio Production, Animation, and Audio Stories in JAM’s one-week camps for grades 4-9. JAM Camp provides a unique opportunity for campers to unlock their creativity, learn new technical skills, and make friends while making multimedia projects. Sessions run 6/22 – 7/3 2026. Register NOW!
JAM Club – Spring 2026
It’s an after-school film and media making club! Join us in the JAM space every Monday and connect with other young media makers. Spring session will include units on action cinematography, podcasting, animation, and scripted filmmaking. All equipment will be provided. Sessions run March 16 – May 18 (9 Sessions, no session April 20). Register NOW!
JAM Animation Club – Spring 2026
It’s an after-school animation club for grades 5-9! Join us in the JAM space every Tuesday to learn animation basics, experiment in different animated mediums, and watch a variety of animated shorts from around the world! All equipment will be provided. Sessions run March 17 – May 19 (9 meetings, no session April 21). Register NOW!
Adults (16+)
Digital Media Creation for Seniors – Winter/Spring 2026
Discover video, story structure, editing, audio and more in our media creation course for ages 60+! You’ll learn to craft your own project, whether it’s a digital scrapbook, an Instagram account to connect with grandkids, an original podcast or audio memoir, or more. Sessions run Jan 9 – Mar 6, meeting on Fridays from 10AM-11:30AM. Register at the link here or by calling 802-295-6688.
Film & Media Courses – Spring 2026
JAM offers film and media courses to support in-depth learning in diverse areas of digital storytelling and media creation! Learn Screenwriting with Samantha Davidson Green, Animated Short Film Production with Noah Mauchly, Podcasting with Kelsie Hogue, and Drone Cinematography with Ben Fletcher. Intended for adults (16+), spring courses run from 3/17 – 4/15. Registration will open soon.
Digital Media Literacy Toolkit
How can we use media for good?
JAM is committed to being your partner in cultivating digital media literacy and healthier media habits with resources gathered in our new Digital Media Literacy Toolkit. Take Plato’s Quiz to test your media literacy or follow JAM’s new Healthy Media Habits Blog. Listen to Mediated Lives podcast with Upper Valley guests in conversation with JAM Executive Director Samantha Davidson Green, or explore case studies, discussion guides, and strategies to smoke out mis- and disinformation.