Young Writers Camp- Santa Cruz – SORRY, THIS CAMP IS NOW FULL!

Where the Wild Writers Are: discovering nature through writing

Campers will develop and strengthen writing skills in the context of nature. Journaling, genre study, creative art projects and exploration of nature are a few of the activities the campers will experience. Classroom teachers with expertise in writing will provide one on one as well as small group attention. As a culminating event, family and friends will be invited to a campfire where campers will share a polished piece for an anthology. Reluctant or enthusiastic young writers are highly encouraged to join us for a fun-filled week that will surely hone skills, develop confidence, and provide a unique summer camp experience.

July 5th through 8th, 2011 (4 days)

8:30-12:30 daily

Location: West Lake Elementary School, Santa Cruz

For students entering 5th through 8th grade  Download the flyer!

Young Writers Camp-- Aptos

Creative Writing Camp

Campers will practice story, one-act, and poetry forms; try fun and challenging word games; have time to write on your own writing project; and receive feedback from peers. Participants will celebrate their experience with writing by being part of a Young Writers anthology which will showcase each participants work.

This camp will be taught by Barb Raney, an experienced writing teacher and a published poet who has taught creative writing throughout her teaching career. She currently teaches at Cabrillo College and CSUMB.

July 6-14th, 2011 (7 days)

8:30-12:00 daily

Location: Aptos High School, Aptos

For students entering 8th through 12th grade    Download the flyer!

Young Writers Camp--Salinas

Friends, Foes, and Awesome Alliances: Discovering Your Narrative Voice

Explore narrative writing through its many perspectives while thinking about how John Steinbeck developed memorable friends and foes and created unusual alliances with characters and their environment. Campers will journal write, develop characterizations, and create dialogue. Young Writers Camp provides opportunity to develop skills and confidence as a writer.

Each camper will choose a piece of writing for publication and receive their own camp anthology. The last day of camp will be a celebration with family and friends.

June 13 - June 17 and June 20 - June 24 (10 days)

8:30 am to 12:30 pm daily

Location: National Steinbeck Center, Salinas

For students entering 5th through 9th grade

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For more information, contact us at theccwp at gmail.com or phone the CCWP office at 831- 459-4506