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Annenberg Youth Academy for Media and Civic Engagement

USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism · ★ 3.3 (3 reviews)

The Annenberg Youth Academy for Media and Civic Engagement is a free, four-week summer day program at USC for talented high school students interested in med...

▌ Editor's read The Annenberg Youth Academy for Media and Civic Engagement is a four-week, tuition-free summer day program for talented high school students, hosted by the USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism. The program focuses on media, communication, and civic engagement, providing students with college-level instruction and practical experience. While there isn't a specific Google review rating for the 'Annenberg Youth Academy' itself, USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism has a Google rating of 4.5 stars based on 105 reviews. The program is owned and operated by the University of Southern California, making it a university-owned program. The website does not mention ACA accreditation or specific staff-to-camper ratios. Social media handles found are @uscanneberg for Instagram and USCAnnenberg for Facebook, which are for the broader USC Annenberg school.
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Who thrives here Ages 14–18

Annenberg Youth Academy for Media and Civic Engagement serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in academic, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
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Operator
University program
Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: Academic
  • Ages: 14–18
  • Hours: 8:30 AM - 1:30 PM
  • Address: 3502 Watt Way, Los Angeles, CA 90089, USA
  • Cost notes: USD. Free program.

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Annenberg Youth Academy for Media and Civic Engagement

What ages does Annenberg Youth Academy for Media and Civic Engagement accept?
Annenberg Youth Academy for Media and Civic Engagement is open to children ages 14–18. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does Annenberg Youth Academy for Media and Civic Engagement cost?
Annenberg Youth Academy for Media and Civic Engagement doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. USD. Free program. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
What are Annenberg Youth Academy for Media and Civic Engagement's hours?
Annenberg Youth Academy for Media and Civic Engagement runs 8:30 AM - 1:30 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Annenberg Youth Academy for Media and Civic Engagement?
Annenberg Youth Academy for Media and Civic Engagement is operated by a university program. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Annenberg Youth Academy for Media and Civic Engagement provide lunch?
Annenberg Youth Academy for Media and Civic Engagement does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
How does Annenberg Youth Academy for Media and Civic Engagement compare to other academic camps in Los Angeles?
Annenberg Youth Academy for Media and Civic Engagement is one of 42 academic camps in Los Angeles that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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