# Event Details - **Event Name**: St. Louis SPJ Student Journalist Boot Camp 2026 - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 08:30 am – Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 04:30 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: Journalism school in a day! Student journalists get the chance to learn practical skills from working journalists in St. Louis media.About this EventSPJ Student Journalist Boot Camp offers student journalists the chance to learn new skills and supplement what they're learning in the classroom with practical workshops taught by working journalists currently employed in the St. Louis region. From the basics of reporting and writing to the most current technical tools, plus breakout sessions on investigative journalism, ethics, features, freelancing and more!Attendees will be part of a mock press conference, where a police officer will present information about a case. Students will be able to ask questions, and will have a short period of time to write a story. A panel of journalists will judge the stories, and the best examples win Amazon gift cards!A continental breakfast and pizza lunch will be provided free of charge. Advisors are welcome! If you're an advisor and would like to help out with judging the contest, please contact us at stlouisspj@gmail.com.Presenters will be announced here and at stlspj.com as they are confirmed. Among our speakers already confirmed are Danny Wicentowski of St. Louis Public Radio and Elizabeth Donald of Donald Media/St. Louis Labor Tribune, with others pending!Note: a $10 registration fee is charged upon signing up. At check-in, the student will have the option of having half their fee refunded, or donating it to the program. If you need to cancel, please contact us via this site or at stlouisspj@gmail.com for a refund. No-call no-show forfeits the fee. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/edwardsville/st-louis-spj-student-journalist-boot-camp-2026/100001997505453583 - **Event Categories**: fitness, Contests, Workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 8 hours - Location: Southern Illinois University Edwardsville - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 12.51, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Edwardsville - **state**: IL - **country**: United States - **location**: Southern Illinois University Edwardsville - **lat**: 38.793248 - **long**: -89.99897999999996 - **full address**: Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, Dunham Hall, second floor, Edwardsville, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: St. Louis SPJ Student Journalist Boot Camp 2026 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/92e36f0a6fe72cf4aead3de3fd0015771ff9000cb74c9fbd72dd3ca655edb718-rimg-w1200-h596-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1786424586 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is St. Louis SPJ Student Journalist Boot Camp 2026 being held? - **A:** St. Louis SPJ Student Journalist Boot Camp 2026 takes place on Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 08:30 am to Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 04:30 pm at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, Dunham Hall, second floor, Edwardsville, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing St. Louis SPJ Student Journalist Boot Camp 2026? - **A:** St. Louis SPJ Student Journalist Boot Camp 2026 is organized by St. Louis Society of Professional Journalists. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** St. Louis SPJ Student Journalist Boot Camp 2026 is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Edwardsville, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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