Have you thought about a career as a sports announcer or sports journalist? We can teach you the techniques to be successful!
Waynesburg University's Sports Announcing & Sports Journalism Camp allows students interested in those fields to learn the philosophies and techniques of the profession. Attendees receive practical experience in reporting sports, interviewing, doing play-by-play, and more.
Current high school sophomores, juniors and seniors are eligible to attend. If you have any questions, please contact Isaiah Skeete, Associate Director of Admissions, at 724-852-3216 or .
Check back in Spring 2026 for Summer 2026 camp information.
Monday
- Registration: 1-2:30 p.m.
- Orientation
- Session 1: What it takes to be an effective communicator
- Session 2: Principles of journalism and sports announcing
- Camp trivia
Tuesday
- Session 3: Guest speakers
- Session 4: Interviewing techniques
- Camp Olympics and indoor wiffle ball
- Wheel of Fortune
Wednesday
- Practical experience rotations
- Session 5: Play-by-play and sports writing game coverage priorities
- Bag toss
Thursday
- Session 6: More game coverage theories
- Basketball play by play and writing
Friday
- Camp photo
- Session 7: Recap
- Awards ceremony
- Check out by noon