Students and parents frequently ask me to recommend summer journalism programs, so I?ve compiled this list. I am indebted to Kristin Taylor of the Archer School for her help with this list; many of the entries come from a list compiled by her.
To be included on this list, programs must:
- be residential overnight programs
- last four days or more
- have a working website with dates, cost, and application information
Costs were calculated for Louisville-area students (some programs offer different prices for in-state versus out-of-state); late fees or early-bird discounts were omitted. Students and parents using this list to research options are encouraged to peruse the summer programs? websites on their own and not rely solely upon this list for information and planning.
Some programs offer scholarships ? make sure you read their websites closely for scholarship opportunities!
The list is in alphabetical order by state. If you have corrections or updates, please email them to me instead of posting them as comments. The list was last updated on October 26, 2016.
ALABAMA
Multicultural Journalism WorkshopLocation: University of Alabama in TuscaloosaDuration: Nine days2016 cost: Free
ARIZONA
Cronkite Sports Broadcast Boot CampLocation: Arizona State University in TempeDuration: Two weeks2016 cost: $2750
Cronkite Institute for High School JournalismLocation: Arizona State University in TempeDuration: Two weeks2016 cost: $2750
CALIFORNIA
National Student Leadership ConferenceLocation: San FranciscoDuration: Nine days2016 cost: $3095
Newsroom By the BayLocation: StanfordDuration: One week2016 cost: $23952018 commuter rate: $1095
FLORIDA
Poynter InstituteLocation: Tampa BayDuration: Five days2016 cost: $350
UF Summer InstituteLocation: University of Florida at GainesvilleDuration: Six days2016 cost: $695
GEORGIA
Digital Media Summer CampLocation: Mercer University in MaconDuration: Ten days2016 cost: $690 (scholarships available)
Media and Leadership AcademyLocation: University of Georgia in AthensDuration: Five days2017 cost: $550
ILLINOIS
Medill-Northwestern Journalism InstituteLocation: Northwestern University in EvanstonDuration: Five weeks2016 cost: $5500
IPF/EIU High School Journalism WorkshopLocation: Eastern Illinois University in CharlestonDuration: Ten days2016 cost: Free
INDIANA
BSU Journalism Summer Media AcademyLocation: Ball State University in MuncieDuration: Five days2016 cost: $400
IU High School Journalism InstituteLocation: Indiana University in BloomingtonDuration: Five days2016 cost: $415
IOWA
UI Summer Journalism WorkshopsLocation: University of Iowa in Iowa CityDuration: Five days2016 cost: $450
Media NowLocation: Des MoinesDuration: One week2016 cost: $450
KANSAS
Jayhawk Media WorkshopLocation: Kansas University in LawrenceDuration: Five days2016 cost: $475
KENTUCKY
XposureLocation: Western Kentucky University in Bowling GreenDuration: Two weeks2016 cost: Free
High School Summer Media WorkshopLocation: Western Kentucky University in Bowling GreenDuration: Five days2016 cost: $300
MAINE
Institute for Environmental JournalismDuration: 2 weeks2019 cost: $3750Need-based scholarships available!
MASSACHUSETTS
New England High School Journalism CollaborativeLocation: Regis College in BostonDuration: One week2016 cost: Free
Summer Investigative Reporting WorkshopLocation: Boston UniversityDuration: Twelve days2016 cost: $2500
MISSOURI
Media NowLocation: ColumbiaDuration: One week2016 cost: $450
MICHIGAN
MIPA Summer Journalism WorkshopLocation: Michigan State University in East LansingDuration: One week2016 cost: $450
Cornerstone Journalism InstituteLocation: Cornerstone University in Grand RapidsDuration: Six days2016 cost: $400-$600
MISSOURI
Academy of Scholastic BroadcastingLocation: Kansas City, Missouri Duration: Five days2016 cost: $575
Missouri Urban Journalism WorkshopLocation: University of Missouri in ColumbiaDuration: Nine days2016 cost: Free ($25 application fee)
NEW JERSEY
Princeton University Summer Journalism ProgramLocation: Princeton UniversityDuration: Ten days2016 cost: Free, including travel expenses
NEW YORK
NYC Summer Academy ? The School of The New York TimesLocation: New York CityDuration: Two weeks2016 cost: $2300
OHIO
High School Journalism WorkshopLocation: Athens, OhioDuration: Four days2017 cost: $300
OREGON
Next Generation StorytellingLocation: Eugene, ORDuration: Six days2017 cost: $850
VIRGINIA
Washington Journalism & Media ConferenceLocation: George Mason UniversityDuration: One week2016 cost: $1965
WASHINGTON DC
National Student Leadership ConferenceLocation: Washington DCDuration: Nine days2016 cost: $3095
AAJA JCampLocation: George Washington UniversityDuration: Six days2016 cost: Free
Al Neuharth Free Spirit And Journalism ConferenceLocation: NewseumDuration: Five days2016 cost: Free
