Elite Animation Academy Terms & ConditionsPrivacy Policy

Elite Animation Academy is an animation and art school located in Orlando, Florida. These terms govern enrollment, tuition, summer camp registration, media release, and data privacy for all students and families.

Elite Animation Academy offers group animation courses starting at $1,000 paid in full, private courses starting at $1,275 paid in full, and Orlando in-person summer camps at $500 per week (as of ). All payments are non-refundable. The academy accepts major credit cards, PayPal, Zelle, check, and cash. Enrollment grants permission for student media use, which parents may revoke in writing at any time.

Elite Animation Academy tuition rates for cover both group and private animation courses at our Orlando studio. Group courses are available in-studio only, while private courses are available both in-studio and virtually.

ℹ️ All rates are in U.S. dollars and include a one-time $25 enrollment fee (online courses) or $25 supply fee (in-studio courses).

Group in-studio animation courses at Elite Animation Academy cost $1,000 when paid in full, or $1,300 total on the monthly plan (as of ).

Monthly Plan

Pay Over 3 Months

$1,300
$475 due at enrollment (includes $25 fee), then $400/month × 2 on the 1st of each subsequent month, charged automatically to the card on file.
Full Payment

Pay in Full — Personal Card

$1,000
Single payment at enrollment. Covers the full cost of the course.
Scholarship

Step Up for Students

$1,575
Billed to the Step Up for Students Scholarship at the approved scholarship rate.

Private in-studio or virtual animation courses at Elite Animation Academy cost $1,275 when paid in full, or $1,600 total on the monthly plan (as of ).

Monthly Plan

Pay Over 3 Months

$1,600
$625 due at enrollment (includes $25 fee), then $487.50/month × 2 on the 1st of each subsequent month, charged automatically to the card on file.
Full Payment

Pay in Full — Personal Card

$1,275
Single payment at enrollment. Covers the full cost of the course.
Scholarship

Step Up for Students

$1,575
Billed to the Step Up for Students Scholarship at the approved scholarship rate.
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Elite Animation Academy accepts a wide range of payment methods for tuition and summer camp fees. All payments are processed at enrollment or according to the selected payment plan schedule.

Accepted Payment Methods

Visa Mastercard Discover American Express PayPal Check Zelle Cash

Refunds & Withdrawals

⚠️ All tuition payments are non-refundable. If a student withdraws before the end of the course, the remaining balance for that course is still due. Early termination of a course is not permitted by management.

Schedule Changes

Because class sizes are limited and instructors are scheduled in advance, Elite Animation Academy is unable to offer exchanges, rescheduling, or refunds once a course begins.

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Elite Animation Academy summer camps are held at our Orlando studio —

3107 Edgewater Drive, Orlando, FL 32804
. All supplies are provided. Students should bring their own lunch (one hour supervised). Every camp is taught from a beginner perspective.

Orlando in-person summer camps cost $500 per one-week session, plus a $25 administrative fee (as of ). Camps run weekly from through .

Camp Cost

$500
Per one-week camp (supplies included), plus a $25 administrative fee.

How It Works

1 Camp per Week
Each week, 4 different camps run simultaneously in separate rooms. You choose one camp per week to attend. Enroll in as many weeks as you like — mix and match subjects, or repeat a favorite.
📌 Each week offers 4 camps running at the same time. Students choose one camp to attend per week. If the same camp appears in multiple weeks, enrolling in it again means repeating that class.
⚠️ No refunds or scheduling changes once a booking is made. Please confirm your dates before booking. Management reserves the right to modify the schedule for the best learning experience.

2026 Weekly Camp Schedule — Choose 1 Per Week ( – )

Camp OptionsWk 1
Wk 2
Wk 3
Wk 4
Wk 5
Wk 6
Wk 7
Wk 8
Wk 9
Wk 10
Option AFoundational DrawingCharacter DesignSketchingCharacter DesignFoundational DrawingSketchingCharacter DesignFoundational DrawingAnime–MangaFoundational Drawing
Option BAnime–MangaDrawing People, Places & ThingsAnime–MangaComics & CartooningTraditional AnimationComics & CartooningDrawing People, Places & ThingsStoryboardingSketchingComics & Cartooning
Option C2D Character Animation2D Character Animation2D Character AnimationVideo Editing & Special Effects2D Character Animation2D Character AnimationAnime–Manga2D Character Animation3D Animation Foundation2D Character Animation
Option DStoryboarding3D Animation FoundationCharacter Design in Photoshop3D Animation FoundationCharacter Design in PhotoshopVideo Editing & Special Effects3D Animation FoundationCharacter Design in PhotoshopVideo Editing & Special EffectsDigital Painting in Photoshop

All 4 options run simultaneously each week in separate rooms. Choose one per week. Schedule subject to change at management's discretion.

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Elite Animation Academy provides a small class learning environment. Students should only enroll if they are ready, willing, and able to attend the scheduled course sessions.

  • Some courses are offered twice a week — if you cannot attend your regularly scheduled time, you may attend the same course at its other offered time that week.
  • Make-up classes are not available if a student misses their original scheduled time and date.
  • Please confirm your dates are correct before booking for summer camp.
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As part of the educational process, EAA — or someone properly authorized by EAA (such as media representatives) — may at times wish to interview, photograph, audio-record, or videotape a student.

By enrolling, you grant permission to EAA and its authorized parties to interview, photograph, audio-record, and/or videotape your student during regular school hours, on school grounds, and/or at student activities.

This permission covers all appropriate uses, including but not limited to:

  • EAA publications, promotional materials, and advertisements
  • Presentations and programs
  • Any medium — print, electronic, radio, and television
  • Posting of student images on the EAA website

You waive any cause of action against EAA pertaining to the reproduction, publication, and/or use of information obtained from the student and/or the student's name or likeness.

⚠️ You may revoke this release at any time by mailing or delivering written notice to the address below.
Send Revocation To Executive Director, Todd West
Elite Animation Academy
P.O. Box 234, Windermere, FL 34786
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What We Collect

  • Comments: When visitors leave comments, we collect the data shown in the comment form, the visitor's IP address, and browser user agent for spam detection. An anonymized hash of your email may be shared with Gravatar to display a profile picture.
  • Media: Avoid uploading images with embedded GPS/EXIF location data, as visitors may be able to extract it.
  • Cookies: Commenting may save your name, email, and website in cookies for one year. Login cookies last two days; screen-option cookies last one year. Selecting "Remember Me" extends login persistence to two weeks.
  • Embedded content: Articles may include embedded content from third-party sites. These sites may collect data, use cookies, or track your interaction independently.

How Long We Retain Your Data

Comments and their metadata are retained indefinitely. Registered users can view, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except usernames cannot be changed).

Your Rights

If you have an account or have left a comment, you may request an export of your personal data or ask that we erase it, except where Elite Animation Academy is required to retain data for administrative, legal, or security purposes.

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How much does a private animation course cost at Elite Animation Academy?

Private in-studio or virtual courses at Elite Animation Academy cost $1,275 when paid in full, or $1,600 total on the three-month payment plan ($625 at enrollment plus two monthly payments of $487.50). A $25 enrollment or supply fee is included in all pricing as of .

How much does a group animation course cost at Elite Animation Academy?

Group in-studio animation courses cost $1,000 when paid in full, or $1,300 total on the three-month payment plan ($475 at enrollment plus two monthly payments of $400). A $25 supply fee is included in all pricing as of .

How much do summer camps cost at Elite Animation Academy?

Orlando in-person summer camps at Elite Animation Academy cost $500 per one-week session plus a $25 administrative fee. All art supplies are provided for in-person camps at the Orlando studio. Summer camp bookings are non-refundable and cannot be rescheduled once confirmed.

Does Elite Animation Academy offer refunds?

All tuition payments at Elite Animation Academy are non-refundable. If a student withdraws before completing a course, the full remaining balance is still due. Summer camp bookings also cannot be refunded or rescheduled once a reservation is made.

How do Elite Animation Academy summer camps work?

Each week during the summer session, four different camps run simultaneously in separate rooms at the Orlando studio. Students choose one camp to attend per week and can enroll in as many weeks as they like. If the same camp appears in multiple weeks, re-enrolling means repeating that class. All camps are taught from a beginner perspective and run through .

Where are Elite Animation Academy's Orlando summer camps held?

Orlando in-person summer camps are held at

3107 Edgewater Drive, Orlando, Florida 32804
. Camps run weekly from through . All supplies are provided, and students should bring their own lunch.

Does Elite Animation Academy accept Step Up for Students scholarships?

Yes, Elite Animation Academy accepts Step Up for Students scholarships. The scholarship rate is $1,575, which is billed directly to the scholarship program on the student's behalf.

What payment methods does Elite Animation Academy accept?

Elite Animation Academy accepts Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express, PayPal, check, Zelle, and cash. Monthly payment plans are charged automatically to the credit card on file on the 1st of each month.

Key Takeaways

  • Group courses start at $1,000 (paid in full) and private courses start at $1,275 (paid in full) as of .
  • Orlando summer camps are $500/week plus a $25 admin fee, with 4 camps running simultaneously each week.
  • All tuition and camp payments are non-refundable.
  • Elite Animation Academy accepts Step Up for Students scholarships at a rate of $1,575.
  • Enrollment grants media release permission, revocable in writing at any time.

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