Twin Cities Youth, join us for MPR NEWS Radio Camp 2026!
Are you a storyteller? Do you like writing? Do you like listening to the radio? Through MPR NEWS Radio Camp, you will learn through listening and develop your own voice as a writer, journalist, truth-bearer.
MPR NEWS Radio Camp, presented by Minnesota Public Radio, returns for 2026 in partnership with ThreeSixty Journalism and MPR News. As a youth reporter, you will produce original audio stories related to the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games that are taking place in Minneapolis this June! Over one week, you will:
- Produce audio stories related to the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games and conduct field interviews
- Learn to record interviews, write radio scripts, and edit audio from reporters, editors, and technical staff
- Receive a behind-the-scenes tour of MPR and hear broadcast and career tips from newsroom speakers
MPR NEWS Radio Camp 2026 is an advanced workshop. This opportunity is open to high school youth with an interest in radio or audio stories, journalism, and the arts. Radio Camp 2026 is open to returning students and graduated seniors (class of 2026).
Competitive applicants will have an interest in audio production and narrative change. Students will receive a stipend for their full participation and for completing their radio story. Stories will be featured on Minnesota Public Radio platforms.
Students will also be invited to attend pre-workshop community events/activities, such as the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games Opening Ceremony.
Application is live, here!
Priority deadline is April 30. Rolling deadline until May 31 or until full.
Location
Radio Camp will take place at MPR headquarters in downtown Saint Paul. Accessible via several public transit routes, including MTA Green Line light rail. Field interviews will take place off site.
Date and Time
Monday, June 22 – Friday, June 26
8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Breakfast and lunch will be provided.
Questions? Email Denise Huang, Associate Director denise.huang@stthomas.edu
Listen to Radio Camp 2024 stories here and 2023 stories here.
Want to do more ThreeSixty this summer? Apply for the Multimedia Storytelling Institute!
