Shirley Povich Sports Journalism Summer Camp
The Shirley Povich Sports Journalism Summer Camp has become one of the most popular camps for high school students interested in sports media. Students are taught by professionals in the field and gain valuable hands-on, real-world experiences.
Held annually in July, the summer camp is for high school students entering grades 9-12 and attracts students from all across the country.
The 2024 summer camp will be held July 8-12 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Knight Hall on the University of Maryland campus. Click here to register.
Shirley Povich Sports Journalism Summer Camp
July 10-14
9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily
Monday, July 10
9-9:30: Arrival / Check-in / Breakfast
9:30-10: Welcome
10-10:45: Tour & Icebreaker Activity
10:45-11: Break
11-11:50 Sports Media Overview
11:50: Walk to Stamp
12-1: Lunch at Stamp
1-3: Sports Analytics
3: Dismissal
Tuesday, July 11
9-9:30: Arrival / Check-in / Breakfast / SportsCenter
9:30-10: Research for stories
10-12: Glenn Clark Radio
12-1: Lunch with Glenn Clark
1:1:30: Walk to Xfinity
1:30-2:30: Tour Xfinity
2:30-3: Walk back to Knight Hall
3: Dismissal
Wednesday, July 12
9-9:30: Arrival / Check-in / Breakfast / SportsCenter
9:30-10:30: Story Writing w/ Kevin Blackistone
10:30-11: Research and final interview prep
11-11:50: Press Conference with Coach Nemzer
11:50: Walk to Stamp
12-1: Lunch at Stamp
1-3: Work on stories & eSports
3: Dismissal
Thursday, July 13
9-9:30: Arrival / Check-in / Breakfast / SportsCenter
9:30-11: Pardon the Interruption
11-11:15: Break
11:15-12:15: Media on campus
12:30-1:30: Lunch & Diamondback/WMUC
1:45-2:50: Video Production
2:50: Walk back to Knight
3: Dismissal
Friday, July 14
9-9:30: Arrival / Check-in / Breakfast / SportsCenter
9:30-10:30: Admissions Panel
10:45-11: Break
11-12: Campus Tour
12-1: Lunch @ Stamp
1-2:30: Social Media
2:30-3: Feedback, Wrap-up
3: Dismissal
*Schedule is subject to change
To receive email notifications about future camps, including registrations details, email povichcenter@umd.edu.