Young Writers' Camp
Overview
Grades: 6 – 11 (2012-2013 academic year)
Session I: June 16 - June 28, 2013
Session II: July 7 - July 19, 2013
Session III: July 21 - August 2, 2013
Residential campers: $1,995
Extended Day campers: $1,225
Day Campers: $955
Program Highlights:
- Opportunity to explore different genres, such as short fiction, poetry, journalism, and playwriting
- Instruction by professional writers and educators
- Daily Readers' Forum, where students share their work with peers
- Co-curricular social and recreational activities
Criteria:
The attendance requirements for Young Writers' participants are an enthusiasm for writing and a desire to work to develop writing skills. The curriculum is designed so that students who have average or above-average reading and writing abilities will benefit most from attending the program. Since the camp is academically rigorous, we encourage attendance only for students who are academically motivated and have the ability to manage their time to complete assignments.