Princeton Summer Journalism Program
The Princeton Summer Journalism Program is a free, intensive 10-day residential program at Princeton University for...
▌ Editor's read The Princeton Summer Journalism Program (PSJP) is a highly selective, free 10-day residential program for high school juniors from low-income backgrounds. The program, founded by Richard Just, has been operating for 22 years, since 2002, and is run by Princeton University. It covers all costs, including tuition, room, board, and travel, for accepted students. Participants live on campus, attend workshops, lectures, and field trips, and produce their own newspaper. The program's website highlights its mission to diversify newsrooms and prepare students for college. While not ACA accredited, its affiliation with Princeton University provides a strong institutional backing. Google reviews are not applicable as it's a specific university program rather than a general camp. Social media handles include @princeton_sjp on Instagram and PrincetonSummerJournalismProgram on Facebook, indicating an active online presence.
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Since 200422+ years operating
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University programRun by an academic institution
Who thrives here Ages 17–18
Princeton Summer Journalism Program 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
- Overnight camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- 2004 (22 years)
- Operator
- University program
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Academic
- Ages: 17–18
- Hours: 24-hour residential
- Address: 36 University Place, Suite 350, Princeton, NJ 08544, USA
- Phone: (609) 258-0177
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: The program is entirely free. All costs, including transportation, housing, meals, and equipment for assignments, are covered by the program.
↗ What parents like
- Free program with all costs covered
- Mentorship from professional journalists
↘ Watch for
- Only for high school juniors
- Requires strong academic record
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: Yes
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: indoor
Frequently asked about Princeton Summer Journalism Program
- What ages does Princeton Summer Journalism Program accept?
- Princeton Summer Journalism Program is open to children ages 17–18. 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 Princeton Summer Journalism Program cost?
- Princeton Summer Journalism Program doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. The program is entirely free. All costs, including transportation, housing, meals, and equipment for assignments, are covered by the program. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
- What are Princeton Summer Journalism Program's hours?
- Princeton Summer Journalism Program runs 24-hour residential. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Princeton Summer Journalism Program?
- Princeton Summer Journalism Program is operated by a university program, with 22 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Princeton Summer Journalism Program provide lunch?
- Yes — Princeton Summer Journalism Program includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.
- Does Princeton Summer Journalism Program offer transportation?
- Princeton Summer Journalism Program provides transportation. Coverage zones and bus stops vary; ask for the route map for the summer you're enrolling in. Some camps fold bus fees into tuition, others bill separately.
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