Have you thought about a career as a sports announcer or sports journalist? We can teach you the techniques to be successful!
Waynesburg University will host its Sports Announcing & Sports Journalism Camp from Monday, June 16 to Friday, June 20. Its purpose is to allow 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. The camp costs $500 per camper and the registration deadline is May 16.
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
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
