The Indiana Writing Project is sponsoring two one-week writing camps in June for students currently in grades 4-11. The camps will be held at the Ball State Fishers Center. In this camp, students learn from experienced and effective classroom teachers. They participate in a creative workshop experience writing stories, poems, and more, receiving personalized feedback through participation in peer response groups, teacher conferences and author's chair.
Week 1 (June 9-13, 9am - 12pm): Express Yourself!
This camp is for kids who love to write for self-expression. These writers enjoy telling personal stories and writing artistic works like poetry or drama. This camp will feature mini-lessons on using literary elements like figurative language and imagery masterfully. The week will culminate in a published work of personal writing in either poetic, dramatic, or narrative form. Cost: $150
Week 2 (June 16-20, 9am - 12pm): Imagine Anything!
This camp is for kids who love to immerse themselves in imaginary worlds. These writers enjoy genres like sci-fi and fantasy. This camp will feature mini-lessons on storytelling elements like world building, characterization, and the hero’s journey. The week will culminate in a rough novel outline and a sample chapter. Cost: $150
Questions? Contact iwp@bsu.edu
IWP Website: https://www.indianawritingproject.com/satellite-writing-camps
Registration: http://app.campdoc.com/register/bsu