Writing Camps

The National Writing Project in New Hampshire (formerly known as the Plymouth Writing Project), a site of the National Writing Project, is dedicated to improving the teaching of writing in our nation’s schools. Since 2002, we have offered summer institutes for the best teachers of writing in the state. Each summer we offer unique day camp experiences specifically for young writers.

This summer we are also offering a one week residential program for high school students. Students who attend will write in journals, write poetry, work with professional authors and illustrators, write on  computers, conference with peers and teachers, revise and publish their writing. The camps afford an opportunity to enjoy being part of a community of writers. Summer Camps for Young Writers and the Summer Institute for Young Writers are planned and staffed by National Writing Project in New Hampshire teacher consultants.

Quick enrollment form for grades 3-8 camps (pdf)

NWPNH Summer Camp for Young Writers Grades 9-12 2012 reg form (pdf)

Grades 3-8  2012 Summer Camp Brochure

Young Writers Institute (Grades 9-12) Brochure

Please print the release of liability form for your child’s camp and the medical form below. Completed forms should be sent with your child on the first day of camp and given to the camp leaders. It is not necessary to mail these forms in advance. If you do not have access to a printer you must fill out the forms during drop off on the first day of camp.  NWPNH Medical Form (pdf)

Peterborough– Peterborough Historical Society
 Grades 3-8: July 9-13

Plymouth—Plymouth State University
Grades 6-8: July 16-20
Grades 3-5: July 9-13

Concord—Plymouth State University Concord
Grades 5-8: July 9-13

Littleton—Littleton High School
Grades 3-5: July 16-20 (morning)
Grades 6-8: July 16-20 (afternoon)

Laconia—Woodland Heights Elem. School
Grades 3-5: July 30-August 3

Meredith—Inter-Lakes Elementary
Grades 5-8: July 23-27

NEW Summer Institute for Young Writers (residential program)
Grades 9-12: July 22-27
Plymouth—Plymouth State University

The cost for each grades 3-8 camp is $125.00 per camper per session. The PSU Summer Institute for Young Writers (residential program) Grades 9-12 costs $475 per student.

Meg Petersen
Attn: NWPNH Summer Writing Camps
MSC #40 17 High Street
Plymouth, NH 03264

Special Discounts: Register by June 1, 2012 and receive a $10 discount! High School students register by June 1, 2012 and pay only $450.

Family Discount: $10 off the tuition of each additional child from the same family.

Check out writing from students who attended the 2009 and 2010 PWP Plymouth writing camps.

For More Info:
contact Kari Allen
email: kari.diederich.allen@gmail.com

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