Art & Animation School for In-Studio Classes, Summer Camps & Online Classes with Real Disney Animators.

Animate your summer for 2026 with Elite Animation Academy today.

Drawing, Character design, sketching, 3D animation, mange, photoshop, storyboarding, video editing & more. kick your summer into full gear and get animated with former disney artists!

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Starting June 1st 2026

A vertical video tour of Elite Animation Academy's Orlando studio at 3107 Edgewater Drive, showcasing workstations, drawing tablets, and creative spaces used during summer camps.
Summer Camps 2026 — Orlando, FL

Step Inside the Studio Where Creativity Comes Alive

Elite Animation Academy is an art and animation school in Orlando, Florida that teaches both traditional and digital art to students of all ages. Take a behind-the-scenes tour of the studio — from traditional drawing easels to professional digital workstations running Adobe Photoshop and Maya.

Summer camps launch and run for 10 weeks through . Each week offers 4 different camps running simultaneously — choose one per week and enroll in as many weeks as you like. Mix and match subjects like foundational drawing, anime and manga, character design, 2D animation, 3D animation, storyboarding, comics, and digital painting in Photoshop.

  • ✎ All Ages & Skill Levels
  • 🎨 Traditional & Digital Art
  • 🎬 10 Weeks of Camps
  • 💰 $500/week — Supplies Included

🔥 Spots are limited — use Pip's camp planner to map your 10 weeks

📍 3107 Edgewater Drive, Orlando, FL 32804 · 407-459-7959

Not Sure Where to Start?

Let a Disney Animator Guide Your Journey

Meet Woody Woodman — former Disney animator on films like Mulan, Tarzan, and Brother Bear — and one of our lead instructors at Elite Animation Academy. In this video, Woody walks you through our course road map so you can find the right starting point whether you are a complete beginner or ready to level up.

From foundational drawing and traditional animation to digital illustration, 3D modeling, and storyboarding, our curriculum is designed to take students step by step. Woody explains which courses build on each other and how to chart a path based on your goals — whether that is building a portfolio, preparing for art school, or just having fun this summer.

  • 🎓 Taught by Disney Veterans
  • 🗺 Beginner to Advanced Paths
  • ✎ Traditional & Digital Tracks
  • 🚀 Portfolio & Art School Prep

📌 See the full course road map or call 407-459-7959 for guidance

📝 Year-round courses · In-studio & online · Browse all courses

Woody Woodman, a former Disney animator who worked on Mulan, Tarzan, and Brother Bear, walks through Elite Animation Academy's course road map explaining the recommended learning path from beginner to advanced for students of all ages.

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In-Studio Summer Courses schedule — animation, drawing, and digital art classes for all ages, June 6 to August 8, 2026 at Elite Animation Academy Orlando
Summer Camps schedule — week-long animation, game design, and digital art camps for all ages, June 1 to August 7, 2026 at Elite Animation Academy Orlando
Online Summer Courses schedule — virtual animation, digital art, and creative classes for all ages, June 1 to August 15, 2026 at Elite Animation Academy

Why Do I Need Elite Animation Academy?

Elite Animation Academy is the ideal choice for aspiring animators due to several key reasons:

Expert Instruction: Learn from former Disney and Marvel animators who bring professional experience and a passion for teaching.

Comprehensive Curriculum: Courses cover 2D and 3D animation, video editing, special effects, and game design, tailored to all skill levels.

Flexible Learning: Offering both in-studio and online classes, accessible from anywhere.

Personalized Attention: Small class sizes ensure individualized feedback and support.

State-of-the-Art Facilities: Access to the latest industry technology and software.

Successful Alumni: Graduates have been accepted into prestigious art schools and built successful careers.

Engaging Programs: Popular summer camps and regular courses keep students inspired and learning year-round.

Community and Networking: Join a supportive and vibrant community of artists and animators.

Why Should I Choose Elite Animation Academy?

Elite Animation Academy is the ideal choice for aspiring animators due to several key reasons:

Expert Instruction: Learn from former Disney and Marvel animators who bring professional experience and a passion for teaching.

Comprehensive Curriculum: Courses cover 2D and 3D animation, video editing, special effects, and game design, tailored to all skill levels.

Flexible Learning: Offering both in-studio and online classes, accessible from anywhere.

Personalized Attention: Small class sizes ensure individualized feedback and support.

State-of-the-Art Facilities: Access to the latest industry technology and software.

Successful Alumni: Graduates have been accepted into prestigious art schools and built successful careers.

Engaging Programs: Popular summer camps and regular courses keep students inspired and learning year-round.

Community and Networking: Join a supportive and vibrant community of artists and animators.

Who is Elite Animation Academy?

We are "Developing Young Minds Through The Art Of Animation"

We are a YEAR ROUND Academy. We offer Regular and VIRTUAL (online) Courses, after school and on Saturday’s. The courses are available for children and Adults. Our popular Studio & Virtual Online Courses are in the Months of June, July, and August for children ages 8 & up. We focus on basic to advanced levels the classes are small to provide you with a more personal connection with the teachers and get the most out of the lessons. Instructors are professionals in their area of expertise. Available in English & Spanish.

Animators create 2D and 3D images in motion for animated films, video games, commercials, and music videos. They create images, as well as special effects and other visual images, using video, film, or computer software. Some of the most common technology used by animators includes Adobe, AutoDesk 3DS Max, MAYA, VectorDesigner, and Photoshop.

“Elite Animation Academy provides art and animation training. Bringing students together with experienced animation instructors to maximize marketability and opportunities. Our vision is to become the best Animation Academy in the world.  Elite Animation also hosts the Digital Arts for Autism (DAFA) school for adults with autism. DAFA is a program partner for the Florida Gardiner Scholarship Step Up program, a statewide initiative designed for children with special needs.”

Todd J West, Elite Animation Academy - Director & Founder

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“Elite Animation Academy has plenty of qualities which makes it the ideal learning center for young kids who show any artistic interest. It’s mentors are quite experienced in their fields, coming from big name companies like Disney and Marvel among others. The only trait these educators share which is greater than their artistic skill is their patience and ability to teach. From someone who has been around Elite Animation for plenty of years, I can assure anyone that with dedication, results are very easily attainable.”

Ali Malik

Ringling College of Art and Design

“Elite Animation Academy provides an ideal environment for any student to further their artistic skills & style. The instructors are not only knowledgeable, but bring their own experiences working in the arts to class. In addition to the talent the instructors share with students, they are encouraging and engaging.  On several occasions, instructors have given me to tools and confidence to push myself to a higher skill level. My involvement at Elite Animation Academy has led me to attend summer seminars at SCAD, where the instructors were impressed by my previous training. Next year, I hope to use the skills I’ve obtained at Elite Animation Academy to explore other summer seminars at CalArts”

Peyton Cantle

SCAD or CalArts

“I really enjoyed attending Elite Animation Academy! The courses I took were fun, and gave me a useful foundation in Character Design and Animation, as well as helping me build my portfolio. The mentoring I received there was also very helpful, and I’m thankful for that guidance. Taking courses at Elite Animation Academy helped solidify my love for animation and illustration, and I hope to keep growing the skills I learned there in the future.”

Izzy Robe

Ringling College or Art & Design

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