Inside Summer's Favorite Camp

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.
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
Monday – Thursday
July 10-13, 2023
Pricing
Early Bird
Now Closed.
Regular
$550

Media Now Editor Training Open for the 2023-24 School Year
The Media Now Editor Training was a hit in the 2022-23 school year and we're ready for more as we open registration for student editors and classrooms for the fall of 2023. The school-year opportunity with Sarah Nichols and Aaron Manfull gives student editors access to three rounds of tips, consistent coaching and cross-school communication aimed at helping each participant succeed. Live Zoom meet-ups and an exclusive Slack channel provide support for students looking to become better, more efficient leaders throughout the school year.
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Join us at Camp
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.