5-day Young Writers' Camp at UCSD

Young Writers’ Camp is a summer program designed to inspire creative thinking and promote a love of writing. Campers will experiment with different kinds of writing for a variety of audiences and purposes.

San Diego Area Writing Project teachers share the belief that writing is a process. Young Writers’ Camp engages students in that process and allows them to discover their own style, voice and potential and nurture joy in their writing.

Our goal is that each young writer, regardless of skill level, has the time and space to experiment in a variety of genres while developing creativity and confidence. Students of any writing ability are invited to participate in Young Writers’ Camp. 

Entering grades 6-8 in the Fall of 2026

Dates: July 20 - 24, 2026
Time: 8:30am-12:00pm
Cost: $400

Young writers will:

• build self-confidence and fluency as writers
• write in a relaxed community environment designed to inspire creativity
• receive individual attention in small groups from SDAWP credentialed writing teachers
• engage in process writing—drafting, writing, revising, editing, and publishing
• make new friends and write and share with other young writers

Registration is available via Eventbrite. Register below: