SLB Radio Productions - Ink to Ear Camp
A radio production camp where youth learn to create podcasts and radio stories, from writing to recording and editing.
▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the Ink to Ear camp page, which is part of SLB Radio Productions. SLB Radio Productions is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, as indicated on their main website (slbradio.org). The camp focuses on teaching youth ages 8-18 about audio production, storytelling, and broadcasting. The organization has been operating for over 20 years, with their 'About Us' page stating they started in 1999. The camp is a day camp, running from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Financial aid is available, demonstrating a commitment to accessibility. Social media handles for SLB Radio (@slbradio on Instagram and SLBRadio on Facebook) are easily found on their main site.
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Since 200620+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 8–18
SLB Radio Productions - Ink to Ear Camp is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. arts programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- 2006 (20 years)
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Arts
- Ages: 8–18
- Hours: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Address: 10 Children's Way, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
- Phone: (412) 586-6300
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: USD, $600 for two weeks
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: indoor
Frequently asked about SLB Radio Productions - Ink to Ear Camp
- What ages does SLB Radio Productions - Ink to Ear Camp accept?
- SLB Radio Productions - Ink to Ear Camp is open to children ages 8–18. 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 SLB Radio Productions - Ink to Ear Camp cost?
- SLB Radio Productions - Ink to Ear Camp publishes $350/week for the standard session. USD, $600 for two weeks Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are SLB Radio Productions - Ink to Ear Camp's hours?
- SLB Radio Productions - Ink to Ear Camp runs 10:00 am - 3:00 pm. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs SLB Radio Productions - Ink to Ear Camp?
- SLB Radio Productions - Ink to Ear Camp is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 20 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does SLB Radio Productions - Ink to Ear Camp provide lunch?
- SLB Radio Productions - Ink to Ear Camp 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 SLB Radio Productions - Ink to Ear Camp compare to other arts camps in Pittsburgh?
- SLB Radio Productions - Ink to Ear Camp is one of 7 arts camps in Pittsburgh 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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