Have you thought about a career as a sports announcer or sports journalist? We can teach you the techniques to be successful!
Waynesburg University's Sports Announcing & Sports Journalism Camp allows students interested in those fields to learn the philosophies and techniques of the profession. Attendees receive practical experience in reporting sports, interviewing, doing play-by-play, and more.
Current high school sophomores, juniors and seniors are eligible to attend. If you have any questions, please contact Admissions at admissions.
Check back in Spring 2026 for Summer 2026 camp information.
Monday
- Registration: 1-2:30 p.m.
- Orientation
- Session 1: What it takes to be an effective communicator
- Session 2: Principles of journalism and sports announcing
- Camp trivia
Tuesday
- Session 3: Guest speakers
- Session 4: Interviewing techniques
- Camp Olympics and indoor wiffle ball
- Wheel of Fortune
Wednesday
- Practical experience rotations
- Session 5: Play-by-play and sports writing game coverage priorities
- Bag toss
Thursday
- Session 6: More game coverage theories
- Basketball play by play and writing
Friday
- Camp photo
- Session 7: Recap
- Awards ceremony
- Check out by noon
