Maryland Writing Project will host both virtual and face-to-face summer writers camps during Summer 2023. These one-week camps are creative writing workshops for children and teenagers who love to write. Working with experienced teachers who are teacher-leaders in the Maryland Writing Project, young writers will have the opportunity to
- Work on their choice of writing projects
- Learn different forms of creative writing
- Receive constructive feedback from experienced writers
- Belong to a supportive writers’ community
Registration for 2024 will open February 19
July 15-19, 9:00 a.m. to noon, Writing Camp @Towson University, Grades 3-7; Cost: $300
July 8-12, 9:00 a.m. to noon, Writing Camp @Towson University, Grades 8-12; Cost: $300
June 24 – August 23, Asynchronous Writing Camp, Grades 4-12, self-paced program; Cost: $100
Camp Activities
- Opening icebreakers and writing warm ups to get creativity flowing.
- Specific instruction about writing strategies (building characters, setting, plot, dialogue, etc). The specific topics may change slightly based on students’ needs and interests.
- Writing time where students can write on their own or enter virtual break out rooms to write with other students.
- Sharing time where students who want to share their writing can share with the whole group or in small groups.
- One-on-one writing conferences with experienced writing teachers who will provide support specific to individual needs and interests.