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Pre-College Summer Programs

Game Changers: Sports Communications and the Fan Experience

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Pre-College Summer Programs

Game Changers: Sports Communications and the Fan Experience

This summer, Quinnipiac is offering the perfect one-week program that gets your ready for a career in sports. Want to sit behind the anchor desk of SportsCenter? Create social media for the NFL or WNBA? Come up with advertising campaigns for your favorite team or athlete? Make the next great sports documentary? The opportunities to work in sports are limitless! This camp covers all of it and shines a light on the opportunities to put yourself on the sidelines or in the press box.

Registration for 2025 Summer Programs is now closed.

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Overview

Calling all future ESPN anchors, sports writers, color commentators and sideline reporters! This summer, Quinnipiac is offering the perfect summer program for aspiring broadcasters or media production professionals with a passion for sports.

Participants will have the opportunity to learn from and interact with professionals in a variety of fields – journalism, public relations, advertising, social media and more. They will get the chance to work in our state-of-the-art facilities to write, record, produce and edit stories.

At the end of this program, you’ll walk away with:

  • A comprehensive understanding of the careers available in sports

  • Sports storytelling skills across video, audio and written platforms

  • A firm grip on different disciplines, including sports journalism, advertising/public relations, social media, film and television and more

  • Hands-on experience conducting interviews

  • Meaningful relationships with working professionals embedded in the sports industry 

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Program Dates and Schedule

Session 1: July 14, 2025 - July 18, 2025

Session 2: July 21, 2025 - July 25, 2025

Sample Daily Schedule: This is only a sample schedule and is subject to change due to a variety of factors.

Time Activity Detail

9 a.m.

Group Workshop Session

Quinnipiac professors and/or sports journalist professionals lead the group in learning a key skill or technique (e.g., journalist writing, interviewing, sports photography/videography, production techniques).

11 a.m.

Guest Speaker

We welcome a special guest to share their knowledge and experience in the industry with us, with the opportunity for a Q&A session at the end of the session

Noon

Lunch

Eat and socialize with your classmates.

1 p.m.

Field Work

Get hands-on experience developing and recording journalism using the same techniques the pros use.

3 p.m.

Lab Time

Edit your work to produce a professional-quality result under the guidance of knowledgeable instructors.

4 p.m.

Review and Debrief Meeting

A chance to reflect and discuss the day as well as look to the days ahead.

4:30 p. m.

Free-Time

Open activities and/or break for participants.

5 p.m.

Dinner

Dinner will be provided for those students with full room and board.

6 p.m.

Evening Activities (Group Recreation in our new Recreation and Wellness Center, Games, Guest Speakers, Independent and Group Enrichment Projects)

The evening is reserved for overnight students to have fun, experience our on-campus amenities, and bond with each other and staff through organized group enrichment activities. There will also be additional guest speakers some evenings and opportunities for extra projects.

10 p.m.

Quiet Time

  

Participation Requirements

Participants must be current high school students. Typically, participants are between the ages of 15 to 18 years of age at the start of the program. 

Equipment and Materials

Quinnipiac University will provide all required materials, including laptops, for students within this program. Students are welcome to bring their own laptops or other devices for use outside of instruction periods or with the approval of their instructor.

Program Costs

Option 1: 1-week overnight program from Sunday to Saturday. Includes full room and board as well as evening and weekend activities: $1,680

Option 2: 1-week on-campus commuter program from Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Includes lunch daily: $1,400

All options include:

  • One week of faculty-designed and delivered programming, administered online or on campus with educational support staff and program materials

  • Technology and software support

  • A Quinnipiac T-shirt

  • A digital badge for use on social media, resumes or portfolios

  • Access to special Quinnipiac Admissions events

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Frequently Asked Questions

Find the answers to some of the most frequently asked questions among prospective students and families regarding our summer programs. If you can't find an answer to your question, please contact us and we'd be happy to chat.

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Accommodations

Quinnipiac University complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act as an institution of higher education. Students who have a current IEP or 504 plan are encouraged to share any accommodations or modifications they may require in order to access the fundamentals of a QU summer program or camp they plan to attend.

Students requesting disability-based accommodations should indicate this within the application as well as email summerprograms@qu.edu about any and all specific accommodation needs.

 

Rules & Regulations

Read Quinnipiac University’s Summer Camp and Pre-College Program Policies

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