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April 04, 2009
WRITE NOW Writing Camp for Kids: Pittsburgh's Original Creative Writing Camp
The Fifth Annual WRITE NOW Writing Camp for Kids is now accepting registrations.
My colleague and friend Mary Patouillet and I founded an exciting, information-packed WRITING CAMP INTENSIVE for students entering grades 4th - 8th. Borders Books and Music in the Shops at Northway on McKnight Road in Pittsburgh has offered us our premium venue for the past five years. Borders employees are extremely accommodating. In fact, their Regional Vice President and other regional managers have visited the camp and commented on what a unique offering WRITE NOW Writing Camp is! It's a warm and encouraging, positive experience that both parents and students truly enjoy.
This year, WRITE NOW Writing Camp will be held the week of June 22 – 26, 2009. Due to demand over the past three years, we host two sessions. Choose either the 9:00 AM – noon OR 1:30 – 4:30 PM session. Space is limited, so reserve your spot today!
The camp features Brainstretch Exercises and Round-robin Breakout sessions in fiction, nonfiction (including essays), and poetry. We also focus on various skills and techniques that help students learn to edit and improve their writing projects. At the end of the week, the students take home a bound book of their camp creations. It is a keepsake that is both a reference guide and a memory book.
As a unique feature, WRITE NOW's curriculum changes every year due to the high number of returning campers.
This year we're hosting our fifth annual WRITE NOW Writing Camp. We've attracted campers from 33 different schools and homeschoolers, as well. Kids come together from as far north as Evans City and as far south as Upper St. Clair to enjoy this event. We provide a unique, comfortable environment that encourages self-expression and interaction. What better way to release your child's creativity?
WRITE NOW Writing Camp is designed for students who love to write and for those whose parents wish they did! Click below to find out how to register and for more details.
WRITE NOW Writing Camp for Kids: Pittsburgh's Original Creative Writing Camp
WHEN: June 22-26, 2009
WHERE: Borders Books and Music in the Shops at Northway, McKnight Road, Pittsburgh
SESSIONS: Choose from 9:00 AM - Noon OR 1:30 - 4:30 PM
WHO: WRITE NOW is for students entering grades 5 through 8 who love to write and for those who want to learn to write better. (This camp is not remedial.)
FEE: Cost is $130 and includes a t-shirt, notebook, folder, writing supplies, and a bound book of camp creations.
Space is limited.
Email me for more information and a printable registration form.
WRITE NOW Writing Camp: Building Writing Confidence in the Classroom and Beyond
Posted by Judy at April 4, 2009 09:17 AM
Comments
how old do you have to e for this program?
Posted by: amyra at April 14, 2009 03:01 AM
Thanks for your question regarding our WRITE NOW Writing Camp! The camp is for students entering grades 5th through 8th. We also consider a few 4th graders, depending upon their interest, ability, and maturity. We host a nice balance of boys and girls. In addition, the attendees come from a number of schools from all over the area, including private and public, parochial and home schooled. Tip: The morning session fills up first!
Hope to see you there!
Judy
Posted by: Judy Schneider at May 1, 2009 04:16 PM