The Academy

Summer Media Experience
for High School Students

iCAMP Media Academy

Are you a Philadelphia high school student (rising junior or senior) with a passion for social justice through media? Join our media developer-in-residence program at West Chester University! 

In our 10th year, for Summer 2026 iCamp at WCU is offering a week-long summer media academy.

We offer a week-long residential media academy on WCU’s beautiful campus: iCamp’s 10th year of media-making excellence.

You’ll learn new skills and make new friends as you work on challenging and fun projects with Philly-based social justice leaders and media artists. 

iCamp has been recognized as an Inspiring Program in STEM, a Program of Excellence in K-16 partnership, and has been awarded a grant by the National Endowment for the Humanities 

Media Specialties

Video production

Shoot and edit a film that
will make an impact

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Podcasting

Record and Edit audio to produce
amazing podcasts

audio production

Digital Journalism

Tell your story and document the truth of your experience

web development

Game development

Make a video game that's fun
and makes a player think

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iCAMP Details

Cost: Free. Gratis. Zilch. $0.00

Through the generous support of our sponsors, WCU’s Provost and College of Arts and Humanities, iCamp 2026 is free for all students.

Location: West Chester University 

The residential program for iCamp for Credit and iCamp Media Academy occurs at WCU’s beautiful main campus in West Chester. 

Dates: June 21 – June 27

iCamp Media Academy: June 21-27

  • WCU main campus (residential)

Application Deadline: Extended to April 30, 2026

(early applicants will receive priority notifications on a rolling basis)

Questions? Check our FAQs for 2026. Contact Program Director Dr. Cooke