South Dakota Journalism Camp Flyer

CAMP

75

$

Registration

The SDSU Department of Journalism will host a high school journalism camp to prepare students for a career in the journalism field. Students will develop skills in journalistic writing, interviewing, social media, photography and broadcast.

11-12 2016 JUNE

MAJOR HIGHLIGHTS • Anchor the news with Brady Mallory of KELOLAND! • Hands-on training in multimedia and social media journalism!

• Learn great photography tips from photo guru Jeremy Waltner!

• Improve your interviewing skills & check out the new SDSU football stadium with Jim Helland, former city editor of the Argus Leader

CAMP FAST FACTS

• The camp is Saturday, June 11 to Sunday, June 12 • $75 for early bird registration* • Registration includes housing on campus, meals, bowling and prizes • Students will stay in Honors Hall • Students should bring a laptop, camera and cellphone (Equipment will be available on site if needed)

*Scholarships for registration fees available based on financial need

The camp is sponsored by South Dakota High School Press Association, South Dakota Newspaper Association, Argus Leader, South Dakota State University Journalism Department

CAMP SCHEDULE FRIDAY

Students may opt to arrive to the camp Friday evening for an additional registration fee that includes residence hall housing overnight and Saturday breakfast.

Students arriving Friday must arrive at SDSU’s Honors Hall between 6:30 p.m. and 8 p.m.

SATURDAY

8:30 - 9:30 a.m.

9:30 - 10:15 a.m.

10:30 - Noon Noon - 1 p.m.

1 - 3 p.m.

3 - 5 p.m.

5 - 6 p.m.

6 - 7:30 p.m.

7:30 - 9 p.m.

9 p.m.

Registration at Yeager Hall, SDSU The Future of Journalism hosted by The Argus Leader Social Media Training hosted by The Argus Leader Lunch Interviewing Training & Stadium Tour hosted by SDSU Journalism Yeager Media Center Tour & Anchoring with Brady Mallory of KELOLAND Check into Honors Hall Supper and Keynote Photography Speaker Jeremy Waltner Bowling Return to Honors Hall for the evening

SUNDAY 8 - 9 a.m.

9 - 9:30 a.m.

9:30 - 11:30 a.m.

11:30 - Noon

Breakfast at Larson Commons, SDSU Honors Hall checkout Multimedia Training Wrap Up, Prizes

SOUTH DAKOTA JOURNALISM CAMP Saturday, June 11 – Sunday, June 12, 2016 Student Name: ____________________________________________________ School: _________________________________________________________ City, State: ______________________________________________________ Email: __________________________________________________________ Parent Emergency Contact Name & Phone Number: _________________________________________________________________ Prior Involvement in (circle): Yearbook:

Yes

No

School Newspaper/Media: Yes

No

REGISTRATION Early Bird Registration: (by May 15) Late Registration: (Add $25 between May 16-31) Friday night (June 10) arrival (add $25)

$75 $_______ $_______

ROOMMATES Roommates will be assigned OR you may request bunking with a friend or classmate.

Write roommate’s name: __________________________________________

TOTAL :

$_______

Make checks payable to South Dakota High School Press Association. Mail registration forms to: South Dakota High School Press Association, Yeager Hall 224, PO Box 2235, Brookings, SD 57007.

Questions? Wish to apply for a scholarship to waive the registration fee based on financial need? Email Susan Smith at Susan.Smith@sdstate.edu or call her at (605) 688-6638.

HIGH SCHOOL JOURNALISM MATTERS A 2008 study by the Newspaper Association of America Foundation found a positive correlation between high school journalism and academic achievement. The study followed more than 31,000 students in their school involvement and academic success.

Students who work on high school newspapers and yearbooks • • • • • •

Get better grades in high school Earn higher scores on the ACT Get better grades as college freshmen Are more active in school activities or community • service organizations Engage in more leadership roles in school activities

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This study provides evidence that high school journalism programs can have a profoundly positive impact on a young person’s present and future academic success.

-Margaret Vassilikos, senior vice president and treasurer of the NAA Foundation.