SLB Radio Summer Camps offer students one-of-a-kind experiences at the SLB Youth Media Center, including opportunities to learn new skills, get creative, make new friends, and have their voices be heard. Camps are centered on project creation, designed to help all students to walk away with original audio projects to share with family, friends, and SLB Radio listeners.
Finding Your Voice
July 7 – 18, 2025
For students aged 12 – 14
How do you feel about your voice? How do you want to use it? No two voices are exactly alike; we’d like to hear yours! Spend two weeks exploring all the ways your voice can have an impact as a podcaster, and discover how audio can help you share your authentic self with others. In week one, campers will explore podcast production, on the street interviews, and storytelling techniques. In week two, campers will develop additional segments for collaborative podcasts and conduct interviews with friends.
Together On the Air
July 21 – August 1, 2025
For students aged 15 – 18
Live broadcast is exciting: once the studio door is closed, you’re in the moment with your guests and free of other distractions. Spend two weeks learning how to produce your own live radio program. You’ll collaborate with peers who care as deeply as you do, develop an identity for your show, and broadcast your first episodes together. In week one, students will learn about booking guests, studio gear, and show formats. In week two, students will plan and broadcast additional episodes, promote their show, and participate in workshop sessions.
Rhyme and Reason
August 4 – 15, 2025
For students aged 13 – 18
Calling all poets, songwriters, and media-makers: join us for a week of writing, recording, and storytelling at the Youth Media Center. Campers will produce original songs along with accompanying mini-documentaries that give listeners a behind-the-scenes look at the creative process. In week one, campers will investigate new sources of inspiration, learn recording techniques, and produce a song. In week two, campers will shake up their creative processes by engaging in writing exercises, exploring new instruments, and forging fresh collaborations.
About SLB Radio Summer Camps
Location: Camps take place at the SLB Youth Media Center, co-located within the Children’s Museum at 10 Children’s Way, Pittsburgh PA 15212.
Schedule: Each camp runs from Monday – Friday from 10 am – 3 pm. Campers may arrive at the Youth Media Center as early as 9:45 am, and must depart no later than 3:30 pm.
Cost: The fee per two-week camp is $600, which includes daily lunch and snacks, an SLB Radio t-shirt, and project materials/equipment. Scholarships are available.
Sessions: Each camp session is designed to be a two-week experience: in week one, we’ll focus on learning new skills and community building through hands-on activities. In week two, campers will have the opportunity to work with more independence as they put their new skills to work. While we hope that all campers will be able to spend two weeks with us, we offer a limited number of slots for campers who are only able to attend during week one.
Financial Aid: Full and partial scholarships are available. Families are strongly encouraged to apply: 
Registration: SLB Summer Camp registration is now open! Spots are limited.
Contact: If you have any questions or require assistance, reach out to Deanna Baringer, Director of Programs – deanna@slbradio.org or 412-586-6300 x6.
