Media Now 2026

Intensely Fun Training for High School Journalism Students

Media Now Summer Camp, July 13 - 16, 2026

Camp Registration Opens In January 2026


THe Summer Camp

An experience like no other.

Join us July 13-16, 2026

Media Now at Drake University in Des Moines is where students and advisers choose a single-track to immerse themselves in the three-night, four-day overnight camp experience. Participate in hands-on projects and showcase them in a campus-wide awards ceremony to cap off our time together. It’s an awesome opportunity to deep dive into that area of interest and hone your skills. No matter what level you arrive with, we’ll push you, encourage and train you to move to the next.

We keep our class sizes small so each student gets maximum attention from the instructor, room to collaborate with their peers and space to apply what they're learning. After 15 years of Media Now, we are confident we have the right formula of learning and fun to make this a highlight experience for any student journalist or communications student.

School Year Training & Resources

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Editor Training Program

This school year opportunity gives editors the training they need to be successful room managers, leaders, motivators and visionaries. Whether you're an adviser looking for help training your editors or a high school student looking for some extra guidance, this training program is sure to set your program up for success in the upcoming school year.

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This is our on-demand library of over 170 videos with supplemental assignments and worksheets designed to support the work happening in classrooms with additional easy-to-follow lessons and activities to build individuals and programs.

Inside Summer's Favorite Camp

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If you have an interest in going into journalism, I heavily suggest going to Media Now because it's super informational and I learned so much from it."

Drake Goebel

You will have a great time interacting with new people and building relationships you never thought you could."

Kameiyah DePerio

What makes Media Now stand out from other camps is how they balance fun with the work."

Vera Woo

Media Now is a fantastic experience. You will learn so so much there and it will stick with you throughout your career."

Bailey Cosby

Camp Details

Media Now at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa is where students and advisers choose a single-track to immerse themselves in the four days. Each camper comes out with a portfolio-ready project to show or start using in the school year ahead.

Need transportation?

We have you covered with a round-trip bus ride from St. Louis to Des Moines.

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Quick Facts

Who

High School
Journalism Students (entering 9th - graduating 12th) and Advisers; staffs and individuals

What

Four-Day Overnight Camp
to Improve Your Journalism Skills in a Hands-on, Active Learning Environment; Field Trips and Fieldwork are topped with a ton of fun, prizes and t-shirts!

When & Where

Drake University
Des Moines, Iowa
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Monday – Thursday
July 13-16, 2026

Pricing

Early Bird (Thru April 14)
$465

Regular (April 15 - June 10)
$575

Late (After June 11)
$650

Camp Registration Open in January 2026

If you're looking for the perfect amount of fun mixed in with upskilling your journalism experience, this is it. Field trips and hands-on practice with award-winning professional journalists and advisers are all in one space focused on moving you to the next level.