Youth Media Camp Application

Youth Media Camp Application
5-Day Youth Media & Video Workshop
Ready to create, film, and share your story or help others tell their story?
Join this hands-on workshop where youth will learn media skills through creating content about substance use disorder. Participants will work together to create videos that inspire positive conversations, promote healthy choices, and raise community awareness. Explore the opportunity to create impactful video content to raise awareness about coping strategies and support resources for substance use disorder. The camp will also build creative and leadership skills through peer-driven storytelling in a fun, supportive environment. Youth media camp will be a safe, engaging, and empowering experience for youth to learn, create, and be heard!
No experience needed, just bring your creativity and ideas! Youth who have lived or living experiences with incarceration, substance use, overdose and/or recovery will be prioritized.
What you’ll learn:
- Social media & digital media skills
- How to be a creative storyteller
- Technical skills in filming and editing
- How youth are impacted by mental and behavioral health and substance use disorders
- How youth can contribute to overdose prevention
Great For Youth Interested In:
- Filmmaking
- Content creation
- Social media
- Photography & media
- Community leadership
Location, Time, Dates:

WHERE: 2507 North Howard Street – Suite 100 Baltimore, MD 21218

WHEN: Monday, August 3, 2026 - Friday, August 7, 2026

TIME: 10:00am to 4:00pm.

You can find Wide Angle Youth Media driving directions, parking and public transit information here.
Eligibility
To apply and be considered for the Youth Media Camp, participants must be:
- A Baltimore City resident
- A High School student in Fall 2026
- Have permission from parent/guardian to participate (if under 18 years old)
- Available to attend the Youth Media Camp Monday, August 3, 2026 through Friday, August 7, 2026.
Selection Process
We are selecting 23 participants for Youth Media Camp. Youth who have lived or living experiences with incarceration, substance use, overdose and/or recovery will be prioritized.

How to Apply
Submit application by Friday, July 24, 2026.
To apply to Youth Media Camp, complete the form below. Your application will NOT be shared outside the Baltimore City Health Department and Wide Angle Youth Media. Responses in your application will only be used for Youth Media Camp. If you have questions about Youth Media Camp or this application, please reach out to 667-239-0697 or bchdbehavioralhealth@baltimorecity.gov.

Youth Applicant Information
Name

First NameLast Name
Date of Birth

MonthDayYear
Date
Gender
Pronouns
Current Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Phone Number (Applicant)
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Email
example@example.com. If you don't have one, please put N/A
Youth media camp will be at 2507 North Howard Street – Suite 100 Baltimore, MD 21218 from Monday, August 3, 2026 through Friday, August 7, 2026 from 10:00am to 4:00pm.

You can find Wide Angle Youth Media driving directions, parking and public transit information here.
Will you have reliable transportation to and from Camp?
Lunch will be provided. Do you have any allergies or dietary restrictions? If so, please list them below.
Youth Applicant's High School Information
Name of School
Address of School

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState

Zip Code
What grade will you be in August 2026
Youth Emergency Contact

Please list Emergency Contact over 18 years of age.
Name

First NameLast Name
Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Relation to Youth
Youth Applicant Signature
Today's Date

MonthDayYear
Date

Parent Information & Permission

Parent/Guardian of Youth Applicant Information
Name

First NameLast Name
Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState

Zip Code
Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Email
If you don't have an email, please put N/A
Please upload a picture of your ID (Parent or Guardian's)

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I,First Name* Last Name* authorize my student, First Name* Last Name*to participate in the Baltimore City Health Department Youth Media Camp at Wide Angle Youth Media.
Please download and fill/sign this form. Upload the form at end of the survey.
Please download and fill/sign this form. Upload the form at end of the survey.
Today's Date

MonthDayYear
Date
Parent/ Guardian Signature

Questions for Youth Applicant

We are prioritizing youth who have lived or living experiences with incarceration, substance use, overdose and/or recovery. Your application will NOT be shared outside the Baltimore City Health Department and Wide Angle Youth Media. Responses in your application will only be used for Youth Media Camp.
1. List and describe your Work/Volunteer Experience
2. Why do you want to be a part of the Youth Media Camp? Do you have previous experience in media production?
3. Describe your lived or living experience with overdose and substance use and how it has impacted you. This could look like: loss of a friend/family due to overdose, your own experience with substance use, a family member or loved one who uses substances, a lot of drinking/drug use in your environment, peer pressure to do drugs, witnessing an overdose, binge drinking in yourself or others around you, or drug use/activity in your community or neighborhood.
5. Is there anything else you want to share about yourself?
What role would you be interested in at Youth Media Camp? Select all that apply
Please upload signed forms here:

If you need assistance or if you are having technical difficulties with completing and uploading both waiver forms, please contact bchdbehavioralhealth@baltimorecity.gov.
SIGNED BCHD Media and Photograph Release Waiver

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SIGNED Wide Angle Youth Media Participation Form

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Youth Media Camp Application

Youth Applicant Information

Youth Applicant's High School Information

Youth Emergency Contact

Parent Information & Permission

Questions for Youth Applicant

Please upload signed forms here: