INFORMATION FOR PARENTS
We look forward to mentoring and guiding students attending the Washington Journalism and Media Conference for what many alumni claim is a life changing experience. As a highly qualified student, your son or daughter will be among the top high school students across the U.S. who are interested in the fields of journalism and the media. A large portion of the Conference program features explorations of the exciting and varied careers available in journalism and the media, as well as valuable meetings and networking opportunities with experts, educators and leaders in these fields.
Students who attend WJMC will:
- Gain different perspectives from student peers from across the country.
- Connect and network with nationally-recognized journalists and communications professionals.
- Explore careers in journalism and the media.
- Experience the excitement of our Nation’s capital.
- Draw on professional and personal resources for future opportunities.
- Hone their networking and public speaking skills through group reports and speaker introductions.
- Prepare for college by living and learning in a campus community.
For full details of the Conference, including a daily schedule, tuition, fundraising and scholarship information, follow the links in the menu above or contact the program director directly at [email protected] or (703) 993-5010.
SAFETY AND SUPERVISION
The safety of our students is the highest priority of our staff and faculty of all Conference activities. National Youth Correspondents will be led in small groups, and the resident staff/faculty (professional) to student ratio will be approximately 1:10. Students will be supervised on campus and during all excursions and off-site activities. While students do have opportunities for independent time, all students will remain in small groups with adult staff at designated meeting spots. The conference faculty is comprised of two program directors and a team of trained educators both at the secondary and collegiate level. All National Youth Correspondents must reside in Mason’s secure residence halls that are monitored at all times by adult faculty members. Parents and guardians can reach a member of our team at any time during the conference.
WJMC staff will conduct extensive pre-conference outreach to obtain students’ health and wellness information.
TUITION
Tuition to attend the Conference is $2,650. The online payment plan divides the tuition into equal monthly installments beginning with the day you register for WJMC.
The full tuition is due by June 1.
- One week of journalism and leadership skills development, including hands-on activities and distinguished speakers
- A dedicated Faculty Advisor/Mentor for the week
- On-campus residence in state-of-the-art facilities
- Transportation to and from the Washington, DC-metro area’s two main airports: Dulles International (IAD) and Ronald Reagan National (DCA).
- Deluxe motor coach transportation between program locations
- Breakfasts, lunches, and dinners (students bring approximately $15 for one lunch during WJMC)
- WJMC Dinner and Gala with distinguished speakers and guests
- All activities, admissions, and fees
- Certificate of completion
- Night chaperone staff to monitor residence halls during the night
- 24-hour staff to address emergencies
- Full-time, adult, conference counselor to assist students with sensitive issues, away from home adjustments, or private matters.
- One college credit*
- 24-hour staff to address any emergencies
- 24-hour telephone hotline available to parents and students for emergencies
*College credit is issued by George Mason University. Upon successful completion of WJMC, student will earn one general elective, college credit. This credit is issued on a pass/fail basis. The transferability of this credit is the determination of the college/university to be attended.
Attending students and their parent/guardian agree to abide by the WJMC Student Code of Conduct. Should the Code be violated, students may be sent home immediately at the student’s expense.
INFORMATION FOR PARENTS
We look forward to mentoring and guiding students attending the Washington Journalism and Media Conference for what many alumni claim is a life changing experience. As a highly qualified student, your son or daughter will be among the top high school students across the U.S. who are interested in the fields of journalism and the media. A large portion of the Conference program features explorations of the exciting and varied careers available in journalism and the media, as well as valuable meetings and networking opportunities with experts, educators and leaders in these fields.
Students who attend WJMC will:
- Gain different perspectives from student peers from across the country.
- Connect and network with nationally-recognized journalists and communications professionals.
- Explore careers in journalism and the media.
- Experience the excitement of our Nation’s capital.
- Draw on professional and personal resources for future opportunities.
- Hone their networking and public speaking skills through group reports and speaker introductions.
- Prepare for college by living and learning in a campus community.
For full details of the Conference, including a daily schedule, tuition, fundraising and scholarship information, follow the links in the menu above or contact the program director directly at [email protected] or (703) 993-5010.
SAFETY AND SUPERVISION
The safety of our students is the highest priority of our staff and faculty of all Conference activities. National Youth Correspondents will be led in small groups, and the resident staff/faculty (professional) to student ratio will be approximately 1:10. Students will be supervised on campus and during all excursions and off-site activities. While students do have opportunities for independent time, all students will remain in small groups with adult staff at designated meeting spots. The conference faculty is comprised of two program directors and a team of trained educators both at the secondary and collegiate level. All National Youth Correspondents must reside in Mason’s secure residence halls that are monitored at all times by adult faculty members. Parents and guardians can reach a member of our team at any time during the conference.
WJMC staff will conduct extensive pre-conference outreach to obtain students’ health and wellness information.
TUITION
Tuition to attend the Conference is $2,650. The online payment plan divides the tuition into equal monthly installments beginning with the day you register for WJMC.
The full tuition is due by June 1.
- One week of journalism and leadership skills development, including hands-on activities and distinguished speakers
- A dedicated Faculty Advisor/Mentor for the week
- On-campus residence in state-of-the-art facilities
- Transportation to and from the Washington, DC-metro area’s two main airports: Dulles International (IAD) and Ronald Reagan National (DCA).
- Deluxe motor coach transportation between program locations
- Breakfasts, lunches, and dinners (students bring approximately $15 for one lunch during WJMC)
- WJMC Dinner and Gala with distinguished speakers and guests
- All activities, admissions, and fees
- Certificate of completion
- Night chaperone staff to monitor residence halls during the night
- 24-hour staff to address emergencies
- Full-time, adult, conference counselor to assist students with sensitive issues, away from home adjustments, or private matters.
- One college credit*
- 24-hour staff to address any emergencies
- 24-hour telephone hotline available to parents and students for emergencies
*College credit is issued by George Mason University. Upon successful completion of WJMC, student will earn one general elective, college credit. This credit is issued on a pass/fail basis. The transferability of this credit is the determination of the college/university to be attended.
Attending students and their parent/guardian agree to abide by the WJMC Student Code of Conduct. Should the Code be violated, students may be sent home immediately at the student’s expense.