Student Media Summer Camp

It's the summer to let your voice be heard! At Saint Xavier University's Student Media Summer Camp, you'll gain the skills needed to create dynamic, engaging content that will help you connect with an audience and give you a head start to a future in podcasting and audio production.

This year, SXU is pleased to offer a weeklong session in podcasting.

Monday through Friday, June 23-27, 2025

10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (each day)
Saint Xavier University
Campus Media Center (CMC 107)
3700 W. 103rd Street
Chicago, IL 60655

Pete Kreten, working at the radio station, WXAV

Person working at the radio station, on a computer and using a soundboard

Camp Facts

Camp is open to all incoming high school freshmen through graduating seniors.
Students will create their own podcasts and broadcast on WXAV 88.3FM.
Students will participate in sessions with media industry professionals along with Saint Xavier University communication professors, staff and students.
After participating in the SXU Student Media Summer Camp, students will be able to:
- Describe and identify broadcasting terminology.
- Develop a media campaign for a podcast.
- Identify ethical concerns in broadcasting.
- Produce original and cutting-edge podcasts.

WXAV Facts

Since 2003, WXAV 88.3FM has won more than two dozen Illinois Broadcasting Association's Silver Dome Awards, including first place in "Best Radio Live Game Sports Broadcast, Best Radio Aircheck, and Best Radio Newscast."
In 2022, WXAV won first place in the Intercollegiate Broadcasting System's Golden Microphone Award for "Best Underwriting Spot."
WXAV won second place in the Illinois Broadcasting Association's Professional Silver Dome Awards for a series entitled "Veteran Matters."
WXAV was named by the Chicago Tribune and Paste Magazine as one of the best alternative and college radio stations in Chicago and the country.
WXAV has between 15,000 and 40,000 unique listeners online every month.
WXAV podcasts can be heard on the following platforms:
- Apple Podcasts
- Spotify
- SoundCloud
- YouTube Podcasts

Two computer monitors and a soundboard

Registration

The cost of the camp is $200. Registration is now open. Any questions can be sent to summercampsFREESXU.

Refund Policy

Cancellations made 14 days prior to the camp start date will receive a refund less a 25% administrative fee. No refunds will be made for cancellations received less than 14 days prior to the camp start date. In the event the camp is canceled by SXU, a full refund will be provided. In order to request a refund, please send an email with the subject line "Refund Request" to summercampsFREESXU.

Register

Check Us Out!

Take a listen to us across different platforms:

Listen to the previous Summer Camp podcasts on SoundCloud.
Listen to WXAV's podcasts over on Spotify
Check out WXAV's podcasts on SoundCloud.
Visit the WXAV website today!