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Summer Camps for Young Writers

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 a summer institute for the best teachers of writing in the state. Each summer we also offer unique day camp experiences specifically for young writers. Children and youth who attend write in journals, write poetry, work with professional authors and illustrators, write on computers, and publish their writing. The camps afford an opportunity to enjoy being part of a community of writers. Summer Youth Writing Project programs are planned and staffed by Plymouth Writing Project Teacher Consultants.

Young Writers Camps 2008

In Plymouth: Writing Programs for 4th-9th graders

• "Nature Writing!" June 30-July 3, 9:00 am-2:00 pm. Bag lunch required. 8th and 9th graders
• "Fiction Writing!" July 7-11, 9:00 am-12:00 pm. 4th and 5th graders
• "Poetry and Prose!" July 14-18, 9:00 am-12:00 pm. 6th and 7th graders
• Read a letter to teachers regarding this program (PDF)
• Apply now or learn more about these programs (PDF).

For more information, email Jennifer Larochelle

In Laconia: Summer Camp for Young Writers

• "The Nature of Writing" August 4-8, students entering grades 3-5
• "A Place of Significance" August 11-15, students entering grades 5-7
• Apply now or learn more about this program (PDF)
  

For more information, contact Donna Marie Gamlin at (603) 293-8080

In Laconia: Two-week High School Summer Writing Program

• Explore Poetry, Memoir, and Personal Narrative
• June 30-July 11, Monday through Friday 9:00 am-1:00 pm
• For students entering grades 9, 10, and 11.
• At Laconia High School
• Learn more about the Laconia HS Summer Writing Program (PDF)
• Apply now! (PDF)

For more information, email Amanda O'Riordan

At Sant Bani:

• Creative Writing! August 18-22, 9:00-12 noon at Sant Bani School. Grades 5-8
• Learn more or apply now! (PDF)
  

For more information, contact Heidi Freeman