Minnesota Yearbook Camp
Join us for an in-depth yearbook learning experience in St. Paul, MN, this July!
Get a head start on your 2025-26 yearbook by attending our camp, where students and advisers will dive into the creative process of crafting an unforgettable yearbook! This hands-on experience is designed to help your team develop a unique theme, map out your page ladder, design a stunning cover with the help of a professional graphic designer, and sharpen your skills in design, writing, and photography—all before the school year even begins.
Beyond the technical aspects, this camp is also about teamwork and collaboration—building stronger connections within your staff through engaging activities and exciting challenges. Whether you’re a first-time staffer or a seasoned editor, you’ll leave feeling inspired, prepared, and ready to create a yearbook that truly tells the story of your school year.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, create, and bond—because a great yearbook starts with a great team!
WHEN: Tuesday, July 29 – Thursday, July 31
WHERE: Drury Plaza Hotel, St. Paul, Minnesota
COST: Early Bird Registration (before May 1) – $399 per person **
After May 1 – $449 per person**
** includes hotel room, meals, a custom cover design session, and more!
Bradley Wilson
Dr. Bradley Wilson is the student media adviser at Leander High School outside Austin, Texas. He worked as an associate professor at Midwestern State University for more than a decade, as a weekly newspaper photographer and executive director of the National Press Photographers Association.
Publications he advised at North Carolina State University for a decade, include a yearbook, a daily newspaper, a weekly newspaper, a literary magazine, a 25,000-watt radio station and video outlet, won numerous awards including 6 Gold Crown awards from Columbia Scholastic Press Association (4 for yearbook and 2 for literary magazine) and nine Pacemaker awards from the Associated Collegiate Press (4 for yearbook and 5 for literary magazine).
Evan Kehler
Evan has been a dedicated Employee-Owner at Friesens for over a decade, building strong, lasting partnerships with yearbook advisers from schools across North America.
Now serving advisers and students in Minnesota and North Dakota, Evan is passionate about understanding what drives your yearbook team. He’s committed to providing customized tools and tailored support to help you capture the year and share your school’s best story with the world.
Kerry Nelson
Kerry is a seasoned yearbook consultant, bringing over 35 years of experience to the industry. Kerry’s passion lies in working with students to create a well-designed publication with excellent copy!
His enthusiasm for the entire process is second to none, as he brings unequalled energy to the classroom. Away from yearbooks, Kerry enjoys freelance writing, sports of all kinds, and fishing.
