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▌ Academic · Ages 17–18

Medill-Northwestern Journalism Institute

Northwestern University · $1,250/week

The Medill-Northwestern Journalism Institute offers a five-week intensive summer program for rising high school seniors interested in journalism and media.

▌ Editor's read The Medill-Northwestern Journalism Institute, also known as 'Cherubs,' is a five-week residential summer program for rising high school seniors, hosted by Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism. The program focuses on developing skills in reporting, writing, editing, and multimedia journalism, with students producing their own newspaper, magazine, and broadcast news. As a university-run program, it is not accredited by the ACA. The website indicates a cost of $1250 per week, totaling $6250 for the five-week program, with financial aid available. Google reviews for 'Medill School of Journalism' show a 4.5-star rating from 165 reviews, with many praising the quality of education and faculty. Social media handles include @medillnorthwestern on Instagram and MedillNorthwestern on Facebook, which primarily promote the university's journalism school rather than the specific summer institute. The program's long-standing reputation and affiliation with a top journalism school are significant strengths.
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Who thrives here Ages 17–18

Medill-Northwestern Journalism Institute serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in academic, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Overnight camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
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Operator
University program
Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: Academic
  • Ages: 17–18
  • Address: 1845 Sheridan Road, Evanston, IL 60208, USA
  • Cost notes: USD approx. $1250/week (total $5000 for 4 weeks)

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Medill-Northwestern Journalism Institute

What ages does Medill-Northwestern Journalism Institute accept?
Medill-Northwestern Journalism Institute is open to children ages 17–18. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does Medill-Northwestern Journalism Institute cost?
Medill-Northwestern Journalism Institute publishes $1,250/week for the standard session. USD approx. $1250/week (total $5000 for 4 weeks) Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
Who runs Medill-Northwestern Journalism Institute?
Medill-Northwestern Journalism Institute is operated by a university program. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Medill-Northwestern Journalism Institute provide lunch?
Medill-Northwestern Journalism Institute does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
How does Medill-Northwestern Journalism Institute compare to other academic camps in Evanston?
Medill-Northwestern Journalism Institute is one of 144 academic camps in Evanston that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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