Penn State Bellisario College of Communications Summer Camps
Offers various communications-focused summer camps, including broadcast journalism, for high school students.
▌ Editor's read The Broadcast Journalism Camp is offered by Penn State University's Donald P. Bellisario College of Communications, indicating a strong academic foundation. The website specifies that the camp is for high school students entering grades 10-12, and it is an overnight program. While specific staff-to-camper ratios are not published, the program leverages university faculty and facilities. The camp's curriculum includes hands-on experience in news reporting, sports broadcasting, and producing news packages. Google reviews for 'Penn State Bellisario College of Communications' average 4.6 stars from 100+ reviews, reflecting general satisfaction with the college, though specific camp reviews are not readily available. The camp website does not explicitly mention background checks for staff. Social media handles are provided on the college's main page, including @bellisario_psu on Instagram and 'bellisario.psu' on Facebook.
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University programRun by an academic institution
Who thrives here Ages 14–18
Penn State Bellisario College of Communications Summer Camps 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 and overnight options
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- University program
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Academic
- Ages: 14–18
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Address: 201 Carnegie Building, University Park, PA 16802
- Phone: 814-865-6597
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: USD, Early registration: $1,500, Regular Registration: $1,700
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: indoor
Frequently asked about Penn State Bellisario College of Communications Summer Camps
- What ages does Penn State Bellisario College of Communications Summer Camps accept?
- Penn State Bellisario College of Communications Summer Camps 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 Penn State Bellisario College of Communications Summer Camps cost?
- Penn State Bellisario College of Communications Summer Camps publishes $1,500/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Penn State Bellisario College of Communications Summer Camps's hours?
- Penn State Bellisario College of Communications Summer Camps runs 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Penn State Bellisario College of Communications Summer Camps?
- Penn State Bellisario College of Communications Summer Camps 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 Penn State Bellisario College of Communications Summer Camps provide lunch?
- Yes — Penn State Bellisario College of Communications Summer Camps includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.
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