Broadcast Journalism
Description
Become the next star reporter, newswriter, director or producer! While running every aspect of Pali News, you and your fellow campers will create and host a broadcast that airs each night at dinner for all of camp and then at 11:00 pm on the worldwide web, keeping parents informed of the happenings at Pali.
In order to do your job right, you will learn to research and write stories, read on camera, and produce on-location segments, as well as skills including camera operation, audio, and lighting. In between breaking news stories, you will get the chance to learn about journalistic ethics, interview techniques, the use of blue screens, in-studio camera work and digital tools used to create the on-screen graphics that highlight network news broadcasts.
Campers in this specialty get the pleasure of representing camp online for the rest of the world to see! You can check out the 2009 Broadcast Journalism campers enjoying the spotlight on our website: www.paliadventures.com
Upon your return home, you can view all your work at KPAL Online and show friends and family how much of a star reporter you really are!
Want to be the next big news reporter? Then Broadcast Journalism is for you!
Testimonials
The broadcasting staff is great and funny. The best specialty I've done so far!
- Chandler, cabin 18
Sample Schedule
| 9:00am - 9:45am: | Interviewing skills, story ideas, job responsibilities for the day. |
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Group 1 - Field Reporters
| 9:45am - 11:00am: | Campers On location! Those who are interviewing and shooting stories head out into the field to get their hard-hitting stories! |
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Group 2 - In the Studio
| 9:45am - 11:00am: | Off-Air! Campers who are the days Anchors stay and write their in-studio anchor reports. These will be recorded in front of the blue screen. |
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| 11:00am - 12:00pm: | Editing and digitizing the footage that will be used in the days report |
During the evening activities KPAL News campers also record reports on camera and do interviews about whatever the evening activity is.
Packing List
Broadcast Journalism Packing List
- A smart set of clothes for your stint as News Anchor (optional)
General Packing List
The following clothing list is designed as a guide for parents and campers and should be tailored to your child's planned specialty (see below), and activity interests.
Campers and staff dress informally at Pali Overnight Adventures. The rule of thumb is bring clothes that are comfortable and expendable. We discourage designer clothing for 3 main reasons; camp is rustic and your child will be active; the relaxed no pressure environment gives campers the opportunity of not having to compete; and clothes are very easily lost or damaged at camp.
Camp implements a strict policy when it comes to "provocative clothing". A general rule is that undergarments must be worn at all times and may not be visible and that the navel to the bottom must be covered completely. Laundry is done for campers stayingfor three or more weeks. Laundry is done after the second week of a camper's stay. Please make sure your child has a laundry bag for their belongings.
Lost And Found - Name tags should be placed on all campers belongings. Please put the campers first and last name. While every effort is made to help campers be conscious of their belongings and return lost and found articles back to the campers, unlabeled articles are rarely recovered.
Pali Adventures is not responsible for the loss or damage to a camper's personal belongings for any reason (i.e. fire, theft, laundry or forgetfulness) and Pali Adventures strongly recommends that campers not bring items of value to camp.
Luggage - Luggage should be confined to bedding and one suitcase or duffel bag. Everything should be labelled and closed securely. We reserve the right to screen a camper's luggage.
Bedding - Camp does not provide any bedding or linens. All campers must bring their own sleeping bag (or sheets and blankets) for their nightly use, plus a pillow and pillowcase. Camp does not provide towels.
Personal Equipment - Cell phones are not permitted in camp and on camp sponsored trips. The camp may, at its discretion, hold cell phones or other similar devices. Confiscated cell phones may be picked up at the end of camp. Concerned Parents are always welcome to call the Head Counselors to check on the progress of their child. Almost every type of electronic device is not allowed at camp. As a rule, any item that can: send or receive a phone call or text messages, play a DVD, access the Internet or send or receive e-mail is not permitted at camp. Hand held electronic games, iPods, or other expensive equipment are strongly discouraged. The camp is not responsible for the damage, theft or other loss of any personal items.
Dangerous items are strictly prohibited from camp. No drugs, alcohol, cigarettes, matches, fireworks, or other contraband may be brought into camp. If these or any other dangerous items are found at camp, the staff will confiscate them and disciplinary action will be taken. Camp cannot guarantee the safekeeping or return of confiscated items.
The following list is basedon a two-week stay.
- 16 pair of underwear (including bras for girls)
- 16 pairs of socks
- 10 - 12 pairs of shorts
- 5 - 7 pairs of long pants, jeans or sweats
- 1 pair of sturdy sandals, thongs or tevas
- 2 pair of tennis shoes
- 13 - 14 T-shirts
- 3 long sleeved shirts
- 3 sweatshirts
- 1 jacket 1 hat
- 1 pair of semi-nice clothes for the dance!
- 2 bathing suits
- 3 towels
- 1 beach towel
- 1 set of PJ's
- Sleeping bag & pillow or sheets and blankets for a twin bed.
- Toiletries. Please include sunscreen, lip balm and moisturizer.
- SUNGLASSES
- Water bottle (Optional - Pali will provide)
- Flashlight
- Insect repellent
- Day pack - small backpack for daily items
- Disposable camera
- Pens, pencils, paper, stamps
- Deck of cards or community game (Optional)
Equipment
- Live To Tape Video Software
- Final Cut Pro Editing Software
- Digital Video Cameras
- Professional, Custom Broadcasting Microphones
- Full Broadcast Studio: Lighting Rigs, Blue Screen.
Safety
All of Pali's programs adhere to every single one of the ACA (American Camp Association) accreditation specifications. This is a very thorough process, by the countries premiere camp standards organisation.
Pali counselors undergo an intense two week orientation period before camp begins. This training includes all matters of camper issue resolution, activity supervision and site specific rescue. All of our counselors are also fully certified in both CPR and First Aid.
Broadcast Journalism Safety
Safety issues are of less concern in Broadcast Journalism, however where there are potential situations i.e. large quantities of electrical equipment, we are still very careful. The Broadcasting studio is locked at all times so that the equipment is out of harms way in between specialty days.
There is a lot of 'On location' shooting which means there is a lot of walking around the 72 acres of camp. We strongly suggest our field reporters wear proper shoes to avoid tripping.
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