The Thrills and Chills of Creative Writing

One two-week session
June 16-27 (No camp June 19)
9 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Rising 4th through rising 6th graders
$435

One two-week session
June 16-27 (No camp June 19)
12:30 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Rising 7th through rising 9th graders
$435

What to bring: Notebook with lined paper, pencils, snacks, water bottle, sunscreen (labeled with name)

Pump up your writing with tips and twists from the award-winning (and frequently funny) author of 80+ children’s books! It is an eye-opening expedition into the sometimes challenging and always exhilarating experience of creating a story (or article, or essay, or ANY kind of writing) that will entertain others.

Whether or not you like writing, and regardless of what kind of writing you like, you'll learn how to...

• come up with irresistible opening lines
• produce a compelling plot
• create unpredictable characters
• craft epic cliffhangers
• build to a compelling climax
• incorporate humor
• use metaphor to make your writing pop
• leave readers wanting more

You’ll come away from the program motivated to write for fun and ready to embrace the writing required for school…AKA skills for life! Also, you will look at books and movies you love in a new way, with a more critical eye, which will help you write more vividly yourself.

All writing is done in session; no homework.

IMPORTANT NOTE FOR PARENTS: Please tell your young writer in advance that everyone will read aloud what they write in the program.

Also check out The Writer's Workshop and Writing Workshop: High School Readiness!