We live in a creative world where ideas, collaboration, and adaptability are a must–and writing is essential. So how do we prepare our children for their future? How do we ensure that they become thoughtful leaders for change, passionate learners, and curious thinkers we need to improve our world? Through Summer Writing Camp, young people discover the power within themselves – to create, innovate, and connect with others.
Summer Writing Camp works because it’s where writing is an exploration. It’s where one day your child will write the ending to a 3-act play with a group of friends, and the next day they publish their first poem. It’s where they’ll begin to see what they can become. Whether they’re not sure how to get started or they already write a million pages a day, they’ll feel at home writing here. This is where the spark of creativity begins.
The Only Place Where Children Learn from Talented Writers
Many have Masters and PhDs in writing and education. Our instructors are experts at this. And they’re ready to help your child shine.
How We Measure Up
For 20 years, Dr. Carl Scott of the University of St. Thomas has evaluated the success of the program and found students improved in writing skills, creativity, and self-confidence.
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Creative Writing Camp in collaboration with Rice University
For nearly 30 years, WITS + Rice University’s School Literacy and Culture program have brought this innovative writing camp to locations all over Houston. This year, choose from camps at St. Mark’s Episcopal, Annunciation Orthodox School, and Rice University. All locations receive the same high-caliber creative writing instruction, team-taught by professionals with writing, publishing, and teaching experience.The instruction includes a final portfolio of writing, a class performance, and a Creative Writing Camp t-shirt. Select after-school options available. Spots fill fast–sign up today! Learn More >>
Writing Camp at University of Houston-Downtown
Held at the University of Houston-Downtown locations, this week-long, full-day camp is ideal for students who live in Greater Houston, with options available at UH-D, UH-Clear Lake, Pearland, Katy, and Sugarland. One professional writer leads students learning for 35 hours of instruction, with a final portfolio of writing and a class performance. Learn More >>
Writing Camp at Duchesne: Heart of the Summer
Held at Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart, this two-week camp led by a professional writer offers 30 hours of instruction. Students will create a final portfolio of their writing, hold a class performance, and receive a Duchesne Camp T-shirt. Students can also sign up for additional camp offerings for a full day of activity. Learn More>>
Writing Camp at Jewish Community Center
Open to members of JCC, these one- to two-weeks camp provides 15 or 30 hours of instruction from a professional writers. Students will create a final portfolio of their writing and hold a class performance. Learn More>>
Writing Camp at Asia Society
Held at Asia Society, this one-week WITS digital storytelling class led by a professional writer offers 30 hours of instruction. Students will transform their own stories and poems into video games and celebrate their work with an end-of-camp showcase. Learn More>>
[To register please email TXCamp@AsiaSociety.org]