Once upon a time, in the imaginative land of Massachusetts, nicknamed MA, lived a motley crew of kids known as the 'Film Fanatics'. Now, Massachusetts was not just your ordinary state, oh no! It was a land of rich history nestled amidst the autumnal beauty of New England, with bustling cities like Boston and quaint seaside towns like Cape Cod. A place where lobster rolls were as common as grassy knolls and the Red Sox were the heroes of every bedtime story. The 'Film Fanatics' weren't your regular children either. They were brilliant young minds with a knack for crafting fantastic stories that could make you laugh, cry, and ponder all at the same time. They were known for using the magical 'Camera of Clarity', a special gift from their imaginary friend and mentor, Captain Kodak. The Captain, with his rainbow beard and polka-dot pirate hat, taught them to see the extraordinary in the ordinary. Every weekend, they'd embark on hilarious adventures across MA, with the Captain’s parrot, Pixel, tagging along. They'd film the silent battles of Plymouth Rock pebbles, interview the Harvard squirrels on their nut-hiding techniques, and even make a documentary about the secret life of Boston's cobbled streets. The 'Film Fanatics' were champions of creativity, painting their world with laughter, inspiration, and the belief that the ordinary could be extraordinary. They may have been just kids in the magical land of MA, but with their passion for filmmaking, they were transforming their little corner of the world, one laugh-out-loud, tear-inducing, thought-provoking film at a time. And they were just getting started!
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DEBUT Creative Center & Theater-Studio is a dual-language (English–Russian) program where kids explore creativity, confidence, and self-expression. From theater and dance to fencing and stage performance, children can try new activities and discover their unique talents. Small class sizes let instructors give each child personalized attention, helping them feel comfortable, supported, and confident as they learn. Kids build artistic skills while also developing social confidence, teamwork, and poise on stage and in everyday life. Our programs celebrate each child’s individuality, combining fun, hands-on experiences with a focus on personal growth—all while keeping Russian language and culture an important part of the curriculum.

Empow Studios is the perfect choice for kids ages 7 – 15 to explore the wonders of STEM. Our classes and camps provide engaging, fun and hands-on activities. Kids can work on coding, robotics, film and animation, Minecraft, engineering, and more. We’ve been awarded with the most STEM program awards in Massachusetts for the past four years, so you can be sure that your child is in good hands. At Empow Studios, kids have an opportunity to explore STEM topics and find the one that they are passionate about. We provide classes and camps across five STEM domains – Digital Art & Design, Minecraft, Coding, Robotics, and Video Game Design – that are designed to help kids develop their technology skills and create amazing beginner to advanced projects. With our award-winning program, your child can be assured of an interactive and enriching learning experience.