Hello, Twin Cities High School Youth!
ThreeSixty’s year-round, competitive programming offers the chance to discover your voice and publish stories on the issues that matter today. We offer workshops that develop youth journalists’ ethical, technical, and entrepreneurial competencies.
2026 Summer Lineup
ThreeSixty programs are led by staff, program alumni and St. Thomas faculty and staff, and supported by media pros and community partners. Summers at ThreeSixty are open to advanced and beginner students. Completing one program makes you eligible for the ThreeSixty Scholarship — a full-tuition, four-year scholarship to study Emerging Media at St. Thomas.
Applications for June and July summer programs will be live in February-early March 2026 and priority applications are due by Friday, April 17 or April 30. Priority applicants will be notified of their summer application status by the end of May. Applications will remain open for applicants until all spots are filled.
For all workshops:
Priority Deadline: Friday, April 17
Radio Camp Priority Deadline: April 30
Rolling Deadline: May 31 or until full
Acceptance to all ThreeSixty programs and workshops is a competitive process as spots are limited. All students receive a stipend for successfully completing the workshop, which includes finishing their assigned project(s). Free snacks and lunch are provided each day, and public transit passes are available at no charge.
To be notified of upcoming opportunities, email denise.huang@stthomas.edu
APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN! Click the links below to apply.
MPR NEWS Radio Camp: June 22 – 26, 2026
MPR NEWS Radio Camp, presented by Minnesota Public Radio and in partnership with ThreeSixty Journalism and MPR NEWS, takes students into the world of radio reporting. Learn how radio is unique, write and interview for radio, and produce a radio story on the 2026 USA Games Special Olympics. Stipends for students are included for successfully completing this camp. Takes place 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at Minnesota Public Radio headquarters in downtown St. Paul.
Multimedia Storytelling Institute: July 6 – 23, 2026
ThreeSixty’s Multimedia Storytelling Institute is a three-week immersive experience where students will learn the fundamentals of journalism and narrative justice. As reporters, you’ll produce written & multimedia stories for publication with mentorship by professionals.In partnership with Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation of Minnesota.
This is a three-week (Monday-Thursday) program, 9:00 – 3:00 p.m. each day at the Schoenecker Center at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul.
College Essay Workshop: August 10 – 13, 2026
Have your college essay ready before the start of the school year! Join ThreeSixty for College Essay Workshop! This is an intensive writing workshop centered around the college essay–its form, audience, style, and substance. Taking a trauma sensitive approach, ThreeSixty works closely with students to develop topics and arguments that stand out to admissions readers. Workshop includes a presentation from UST Admissions. Open to high school youth of all ages. Takes place 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at the Schoenecker Center at University of St. Thomas in St. Paul.
Questions? Email Denise Huang, Associate Director of Operations & Systems
What’s Being Said About ThreeSixty . . .
“ThreeSixty is the highlight of my high school career so far. I’ve learned so much 
about paying attention to the world around me and proper communication, and I know I’ll be learning even more next year!” – Mina Yuan, ThreeSixty summer camp graduate and News Team journalist
“I love to watch young journalists learn about our craft. I’m proud to have the opportunity to share it.” – Jocelina Joiner, Manager, News and Content at LAKANA and a volunteer at ThreeSixty.
