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▌ Academic · Ages 14–18

USC Annenberg Youth Academy for Media and Civic Engagement

University of Southern California · ★ 3.3 (3 reviews)

The USC Annenberg Youth Academy is a free, four-week summer program for high school students interested in media, journalism, and civic engagement.

▌ Editor's read The USC Annenberg Youth Academy for Media and Civic Engagement is a tuition-free, four-week summer day program hosted by the University of Southern California's Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism. It targets talented high school students from diverse backgrounds, providing them with an immersive experience in media, journalism, and civic engagement. The program website details that students learn from USC Annenberg faculty and staff, engage in hands-on projects, and develop critical thinking skills. While specific Google reviews for the academy itself are not readily available, the USC Annenberg School generally holds a strong reputation. The program is not accredited by the American Camp Association, which is typical for university-run academic programs. Social media handles for the broader USC Annenberg School are @uscanneberg on Instagram and USCAnnenberg on Facebook, which likely cover the academy's activities.
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Who thrives here Ages 14–18

USC 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
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Details

  • Category: Academic
  • Ages: 14–18
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Address: Los Angeles, CA 90089

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about USC Annenberg Youth Academy for Media and Civic Engagement

What ages does USC Annenberg Youth Academy for Media and Civic Engagement accept?
USC 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.
What are USC Annenberg Youth Academy for Media and Civic Engagement's hours?
USC Annenberg Youth Academy for Media and Civic Engagement runs 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs USC Annenberg Youth Academy for Media and Civic Engagement?
USC 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 USC Annenberg Youth Academy for Media and Civic Engagement provide lunch?
USC 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 USC Annenberg Youth Academy for Media and Civic Engagement compare to other academic camps in Los Angeles?
USC 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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