Summer Camp

KPHS Summer Media Camp

July 10-12, 9 a.m.-Noon      Register Today!

Campers going into 4th-8th grade will be challenged to explore 21st Century journalism by telling stories through various mediums. Projects will include writing, photography and multimedia. Students will be grouped according to ages to create work they are proud to showcase on the final day. Team competitions will be scattered throughout the week as the award-winning high school journalism students create an environment packed with fun and learning.

The camp will be under the direction of Megan Ortiz, Kingwood Park journalism adviser. Ortiz is in her 12th year of teaching. She is a former professional journalist who covered the NBA, NFL and college football before beginning to teach. She has worked for the Houston Chronicle, The Dallas Morning News, San Antonio Express-News, The Des Moines Register and Newsday.