Summer Camp Week 3: Media & Messaging

Description

Students explore how media shapes public understanding, evaluate information for credibility, and learn how communication influences civic participation. SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEK - Monday: Tour of NPR (National Public Radio) - Tuesday: Explore the MLK and Lincoln Memorials and Great American Festival - Wednesday: Postal Museum - Thursday: Amazon Web Services Skills Center - Friday: Planet Word Museum and Media Challenge Pizza Party & Awards PROGRAM LOGISTICS - Program Hours: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM - Pick Up/Drop Off: Quincy Park Shelter (1024 N. Nelson Street, Arlington, VA 22201) - Students will travel together by Metro and public transportation with YDI staff supervision throughout the week. - Metro transportation costs are included. - Students should bring a backpack, refillable water bottle, packed lunch or spending money for lunch Monday through Thursday, and comfortable walking shoes each day. YDI provides lunch on Fridays - Please note that all bags and personal items are subject to security screening at federal buildings and museums.