CCIM+ Summer Workshops is an in-person, residential or commuter summer workshop experience for middle and high school students and teachers (including incoming Ball State freshmen) seeking to develop new skills as journalists, media producers and speech communicators. Held on the beautiful campus of Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana, workshop participants will utilize the same state-of-the-art facilities, classrooms and technology that our degree-seeking students use.

Any middle or high school student who has an interest in learning or expanding their knowledge and experience as storytellers and media content producers or designers. Some classes are limited to middle school or high school-aged students only. Please be sure you meet the grade/age requirement before registering.

Our residential workshop participants will stay in one of Ball State’s new or updated residence halls. Residence halls are air conditioned and feature semi-private bathrooms (pods shared by a small number of rooms). Each room is equipped with a bed, desk and dresser. Participants must bring their own bedding, toiletries, shower towel and luxury items. All residence halls are located within close proximity of a dining hall with numerous food options, including the ever-loved Starbucks.

Every minute of the workshop is planned (schedule forthcoming). Attendance is taken during each class session. There are rules and curfews that all student participants must follow. Resident Assistants periodically check-in with our student participants to ensure they are accounted for and safe.

3-Day Residential: $350 (includes $30 meal card)
3-Day Commuter: $300 (includes $30 meal card)

4-Day Residential: $425 (includes $50 meal card)
4-Day Commuter: $350 (includes $50 meal card)

5-Day Esports Virtual Bootcamp: $300

On-campus meals average $9 per sitting. Additional meal cards are available for purchase. University dining halls also accept cash or credit/debit cards. Snacks and drinks will be provided throughout the workshops. Students are welcome to bring their own snacks from home as well. Pro Tip: Use your own refillable bottle for discounted fountain drinks in university dining facilities. Water refills are always free!

We have a limited number of scholarships available for students in need to attend our workshop offerings. Applicants will be notified of any scholarship award by May 23. Scholarships will cover half of the registration amount owed. To apply, please submit a 1-2 page narrative explaining the financial challenges you face and how a scholarship to attend our summer workshop would benefit you both financially and intellectually. Email your narrative to ccimoutreach@bsu.edu and type “CCIM Summer Workshops Scholarship” in the subject line. Please be sure to include the attendee’s full name, address and contact info in the body of the email. Scholarship applications must be received by May 18.

• All students, teachers and chaperones are to follow local, state, and federal laws while attending workshops.

• Residence Hall floor/room curfew is 11 p.m.

• Students are not to enter the Village, other residence halls or surrounding neighborhood houses during workshops.

• Opposite genders are not permitted to be on the same floor of the residence halls.

• Students will not operate their motor vehicles while at the workshop or ride in or on anyone else's personal vehicle while at workshops. This includes the use of electric scooters and other mechanical modes of transportation.

• This is a workshop and students are expected to complete assignments under given deadlines.

• CCIM Outreach and its employees may take photos during workshops to post on social media. Photos inside dorm rooms, bathrooms, etc. where privacy is expected will not be taken or posted. Student names will not be used.

• Smoking/vaping/tobacco use is prohibited during workshops.

• The use of drugs and alcohol is strictly forbidden.

• Students are expected to attend all sessions, unless sick. In such case, students must contact their RA or report directly to the CCIM Outreach office in LB 104 immediately.

• State and federal law prohibits students from tampering with fire alarms, safety, or security equipment.

• Horseplay, including excessive noise, removing window screens, and throwing items from windows, is strictly prohibited.

• Parents are responsible for any financial restitution owed to the university for property damage or lost dorm room keys.

• If students have/bring a smart phone to workshops, they will be asked to join a free "Group Me" messaging app that allows workshop leaders to send reminder messages to students about the daily schedule and events. This is a one-way communication -- students are not able to respond or send their own messages.

• In case of an emergency, students may receive individual text messages from workshop leadership (e.g. if a student is late or absent from class).

• Students are representatives of their schools and should act in accordance with all school rules and policies.

• Bullying of any kind, e.g. physical, verbal, emotional, cyber, etc., is strictly prohibited.

• Students may be dismissed from the Workshop if they are found violating any of the workshop policies.

• In the event of dismissal, parents will be notified to pick up their child immediately (regardless of the time of day or night) and refunds will not be given.