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minnesota writing project
center for writing
mwp.umn.edu
center for writing
mwp.umn.edu
Summer 2024
We offer camps for middle grades young writers with themes such as Writer’s Workshop, Speaking Out, and Nature Journaling.
Writer’s Workshop
Campers will write in a variety of genres each day, working on a multi-draft piece over the course of the week. Whether they are a reluctant or excited writer, each camper will be supported by leaders dedicated to inspiring and supporting writers of all abilities. Meet new friends and learn new techniques to respond to writing!
June 17–21
June 24–28
Speaking Out!
Campers will engage with stories about Minnesota told by a professional teaching artist around the theme of community before writing their own stories that focus on problem-solving and engaged citizenship.
June 17–21
Nature Journaling
Let’s get outside! Campers learn about nature journaling techniques such as easy sketching practices, incorporating their senses, and different ways of measuring what they see. We’ll see different parts of the university campus and learn to look for the small details and the big picture! If you love nature, this camp is for you; no artistic skill needed!
June 24–28
Register now!
Early Bird Registration $300 before April 1, 2024
Regular Registration $375
Sibling / Friend Discount: Registration for two or more campers at the same time will automatically receive a 10% discount
“I got to work on my screenplay every day. [The camp leader] was awesome!” - Middle-grade camper
“Our team totally won. It was the best.” - Middle-grade camper
“By the second day, [our camper] was asking lots of questions and wanting to research different topics so she could help her group the next day.” - Parent of middle-grade camper
“I liked seeing the entries in the notebook each day. [My camper] was excited about all the different ways to collect information.” - Parent of middle-grade camper
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