CSPA Summer Journalism Workshop
A summer workshop for high school students to develop journalism skills at Columbia University.
▌ Editor's read The CSPA Summer Journalism Workshop is a day program for high school students, operated by Columbia University's School of Professional Studies in conjunction with the Columbia Scholastic Press Association. The program focuses on intensive training in journalism, including news, feature, opinion, sports, and broadcast journalism, as well as photography and design. Students work with experienced journalists and educators, producing published work by the end of the workshop. While specific staff-to-student ratios are not listed, the program emphasizes a hands-on, immersive learning experience. The website does not mention ACA accreditation or specific state licensing information, which is typical for university-run pre-college programs. Google reviews for Columbia University's School of Professional Studies are generally positive, with a rating of 4.3 stars from over 1,000 reviews, often praising the academic rigor and quality of instruction. Social media handles for Columbia SPS are @columbiasps on Instagram and ColumbiaSPS on Facebook.
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University programRun by an academic institution
Who thrives here Ages 14–18
CSPA Summer Journalism Workshop 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
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- University program
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Academic
- Ages: 14–18
- Address: Columbia University, New York, NY 10027
- Phone: 212-854-9489
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: USD commuter $1700 + $100 fee; residential $3000 + $100 fee; virtual $1100
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: indoor
Frequently asked about CSPA Summer Journalism Workshop
- What ages does CSPA Summer Journalism Workshop accept?
- CSPA Summer Journalism Workshop is open to children ages 14–18. 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 CSPA Summer Journalism Workshop cost?
- CSPA Summer Journalism Workshop publishes $1,700/week for the standard session. That sits close to the $1,700 median for academic camps in New York. USD commuter $1700 + $100 fee; residential $3000 + $100 fee; virtual $1100 Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- Who runs CSPA Summer Journalism Workshop?
- CSPA Summer Journalism Workshop 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 CSPA Summer Journalism Workshop provide lunch?
- CSPA Summer Journalism Workshop 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 CSPA Summer Journalism Workshop compare to other academic camps in New York?
- CSPA Summer Journalism Workshop is one of 14 academic camps in New York 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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