Sound Camp

We're back! The Sound Camp makes its return for 2026!

Sunday, June 21 - Friday, June 26, 2026 | Residential & Commuter Options

High school students will explore the fundamentals of sound, audio recording and sound design for film. During the one-week camp, students gained hands-on experience in Point Park's sound suite working on various sound projects, which may include:

Collecting sound effects to create musical pieces with sound.
Recording a song with a professional musician/songwriter.
Recording dialog and sound effects for a scene from a film.

Time: 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Days: Monday through Friday

This workshop introduces students to the fundamentals of sound, audio recording and sound design for film. Working with Avid Pro Tools, the week-long class teaches acoustics, proper microphone skills, multi-track recording and sound design for film and video. In Point Park’s state-of-the-art recording suite, students will participate in recording a music artist, as well as recording dialog and sound effects for a scene from a film.

Through this workshop, students will be able to understand the processes of recording multi-track music and post-production sound for film, understand the basic uses of Avid Pro Tools in post-production sound work, refine sound recordings using editing, filtering and mixing techniques, design, build and mix a textured, multi-layered sound track consisting of dialog, sound effects, and music.

At the end of the program students will have created a mix of the song that is recorded during the week, as well as an ADR-FOLEY-FX PROJECT. This project will consist of a full sound edit, design and mix of a scene from a film. All existing soundtrack will be removed and the dialog, foley and music will be recreated by the student.

Program Eligibility

To participate in this exciting program, students must be entering grades 9-12 as of Fall 2026 and/or be a 2026 high school graduate. No prior experience is necessary in order to participate.

This program is open to the first 12 students who complete the registration and pay their registration fee. A waitlist will be created once we reach capacity.

Please note: Class content may contain clips from R-rated films.

Returning from an 8-year hiatus!

We're so happy to be returning for Summer 2026! Check out our 2017 Sound Camp video. We can't wait to make new memories!

Schedule & Dates

Important Dates:

Residential and Commuter Check-In: Sunday, June 21 from 1-3:00 p.m.

4 p.m.: Orientation
5 p.m.: Dinner (Families are welcome!)
7 p.m.: Meet & Greet (Residential Students)

Program Start Date: Monday, June 22
Program End Date: Friday, June 26

Residential Move-Out: Friday, June 26 (evening) or Saturday, June 27 (morning)

Class Outlook:

2026 class schedule coming soon.
Sound Camp will run Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Please note that this schedule is subject to change at any time at the discretion of the instructors.

Meet Your Instructor

2026 Information Coming Soon!

Costs

Payment Information:

All payments are due before the start of the program.

Registration and payments will be handled through our easy, user-friendly online registration platform, CampDoc. Visa, Mastercard, Discover and Electronic Checks are accepted. Payment plans are available. Students receive a t-shirt, swag bag, and ID holder with their registration.

Non-Refundable Registration Fee:
A non-refundable registration fee of $100.⁰⁰ is required to reserve your spot in the program. Please review our FAQs for the most up-to-date information on cancellations and refunds.

Dorm and Meal Plan Information:
When applicable, residential students receive 3 meals on weekdays and 2 meals on weekends. Commuters receive a daily lunch buffet included in the program. All meals take place in our Lawrence Hall Dining Room.

BREAKDOWN	COST
Tuition	$700
Registration Fee	$100
Total Commuter	$800.⁰⁰
Add-On: Dorm and Meals	$750
Total Resident	$1,550.⁰⁰

Available Discounts:
1. A 30% tuition discount is currently offered to Point Park University employees, alumni, and their immediate family members. Family is defined as yourself, your spouse, and/or your children. Room and board costs are not available for this discount.

2. Enroll a participant in more than one program or register more than one child from the same family to receive $50.⁰⁰ off your balance. This coupon can only be applied to one program or account.

Location

Welcome to our campus!

All classes will be held on campus at Point Park University. Classes take place in West Penn Hall. Students will find inspiration in this historic on-campus location under the guidance of established screenwriting professionals.

Address:
Point Park University
201 Wood Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15222

Living on Campus

The option to live on campus during this program is available to students at least 14 years old.

We will do our best to fulfill roommate requests, but requests are NOT guaranteed. Students will have the opportunity to enter requests during the registration process.

Each residence hall has multiple points of secure access to student living areas, such as keycards, access codes, and lock and key.

Adult resident assistants (RAs) live on campus to supervise students who are minors. Each RA is responsible for eight to ten minors.

Become a Point Park Student

As an undergraduate student at Point Park, you’ll have access to opportunities only a world-class city can offer — and few universities can match — for a real-world, career-oriented education. Consider a B.F.A. in Film Production or B.A. in Cinema Arts.

Community and Summer Education Contact Information

Email	summercamps@pointpark.edu
Call	412-392-3456
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Point Park University

201 Wood Street Pittsburgh, PA 15222-1984

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