SXU Radio Camp Gives High School Students Hands-On Experience

CHICAGO, IL -- If you’re a high school student and have always wanted to produce your own radio broadcasts, Saint Xavier University is offering a Student Media Summer Camp. The camp is open to incoming high school freshmen through graduating seniors. The dates are June 25 through June 29, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The camp will located on SXU's Chicago campus, 3700 W. 103rd St.

The 2018 Student Media Summer Camp offers hands-on experience in radio broadcasting on SXU’s award-winning WXAV. Students learn broadcasting skills, ethics, equipment and terminology. They will also participate in lessons taught by media professionals, SXU communications professionals, staff and students. Students will integrate all they learn to produce their very own radio broadcasts.

WXAV 88.3FM has been the recipient of multiple awards since 2003. In 2012, it was awarded first place in Best Radio Live Game Sports Broadcast, and second place for Best Radio Series or Documentary from an episode for Veteran Matters, both from the Illinois Broadcasting Association Student Silverdome Awards. Between 15,000 and 40,000 area residents listen to WXAV online every month.

The Student Media Summer Camp costs $150 per student. Monday through Thursday students are asked to bring a lunch, and on Friday it will be provided. The dress code for the week is casual.

Parents/guardians will also need to fill out a health form, which should be returned to the SXU Office of Academic Affairs at least one week prior to the camp's start date. They can be emailed to Linda Moreno, director of Auxiliary Services, at moreno@sxu.edu. For more information about the 2018 Student Media Summer Camp, please contact Peter Kreten at pkreten@sxu.edu; 773-298-3375, or visit the website.

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