June 26, 2019 - June 28, 2019  at Colorado School of Mines,  Golden,  CO

Registration Closed

For further assistance with registration for this event, please contact the event director Peter Griffin at 303.903.6212 or email peter.griffin@jostens.com .

Expert Teaching Staff

Our National Talent

  • Tina Cleavelin, CJE - Jostens Creative Accounts Manager
  • Cade Cleavelin - Professional Photojournalist
  • Margaret Sorrows - MJE and Past National Yearbook Adviser of the Year, Jostens Ambassador
  • Carol Stelljes - Jostens Plant Artist

Our Local Heroes

  • Tina Barber - Cherokee Trail High School Yearbook and Newspaper Adviser
  • Jami DeVries - Heritage High School Yearbook Adviser
  • Jess Hunziker, CJE - Castle View High School Yearbook and Newspaper Adviser
  • Dan Morris - Cheyenne East High School Yearbook Adviser
  • Karen Slusher, CJE - Eaglecrest High School Yearbook Adviser

Your Local Jostens Team

  • Peter Griffin
  • Kati Knisley
  • Dana Weiss
  • Kandis Bernal
  • Janey Wilding

Types of Training

Individual Learning Tracks

Each camper chooses an individual learning track based on years of experience and interests. Instructors with tailor the training to the individuals experience level.

    Choose From:
  • YEARBOOK 101
    For experience level of 0 - 1 years on staff. For students and first-year advisers.
  • YEARBOOK 202
    For staffers who have been on yearbook for at least one year. Attendee’s of this track should have a basic understanding of journalism terms, yearbook writing and design. This track will expand on basic knowledge and introduce advanced yearbook journalism concepts.
  • PHOTOGRAPHY TRACK
    For photographers who want to develop artistic and technical skills. Participants rotate between lecture and hands-on shooting assignments. A digital camera, batteries, and media storage is required.

Breakout Sessions

Each day will feature breakout sessions for specialized learning. Campers choose the session that best fits their needs. We will have sessions targeted for advisers, editors-in- chief, technology, specialty design, and specialty writing.

School Design Sessions

Schools will have the opportunity to meet with a professional cover designer to help design a unique cover. A creative session with your Jostens Creative Manager, Tina Cleavelin, will also be offered for personal consultation.

YB Staff Work Sessions

You will leave the workshop with some or all of the following completed. Theme/concept, cover design, ladder, coverage plan and layout templates. Your staff will have dedicated time to work together under the guidance of an experienced yearbook adviser.

Earn Grad Credit

Do you need grad credit? Jostens has an exclusive offer with Colorado State University. Earn 3 credits for attending the workshop. $154.00.

Cost and Attendance Options

On-Campus

$365.00 per camper
($50.00 increase after Friday, May 31, 2019)

Commuter

$235.00 per camper
($50.00 increase after Friday, May 31, 2019)

Adviser Single Room Option

$50.00 additional charge

Meals from lunch on 6/26 until lunch on 6/28 included. All materials included.

CANCELLATIONS AFTER MAY 31st WILL NOT BE REFUNDED