Media Now 2025
Intensely Fun Training for High School Journalism Students
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Join us July 7-10, 2025
An experience like no other.
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 14 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.
Looking for year-round or on-demand training? We have that too.
Media Now Editor Training
Three sessions of training and tips throughout the school year for editors looking to grow as leaders and strengthen as a team.
Media Now Online
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
Editor Training Program
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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.
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
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Monday – Thursday
July 7-10, 2025
Pricing
Coming soon for 2025
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Get Your All-Access Pass
Need training on-demand? We have over 170 videos ready for both advisers and students. Use them in your newsroom as supplemental materials or students can work through on their own. For 12-month access, purchase an individual course ($49/each) or gain access to all of our courses with the Media Now Newsroom Bundle ($199). You'll receive over 170 instructional videos, along with handouts and activities for select classes to use in your classroom.