Young Writers' Camp 10-day

Young Writers’ Camp is a 10-day 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. 

Grades 3-9 Fall 2025 (Classes will be grouped with grade level bands: 3-5, 5-7, 7-9)
Dates: TBD (10 days)
Time: 8:30am-12:00pm
Cost: $500

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

What previous campers have said...

• "At camp I learned to show instead of tell. At first I thought it was hard, but now it's easy." (Grade 3)
• "I learned to use my sensory writing details like what I see, smell, taste, feel, and what I hear, to make the story more interesting." (Grade 4)
• "At camp I learned to put more detail in giving feedback. I also learned what blackout poetry is." (Grade 5)
• "My favorite part of camp was sharing writing with others and using the beautiful outdoor spaces at UCSD during our daily writing time." (Grade 8)
• "I learned to expand my vocabulary, match my writing pace with my thoughts. I also learned many new ways to write." (Grade 7)
• "My favorite part was everything! I was extremely surprised but I really enjoyed it, and I will definitely be doing it next year." (Grade 9)

What parents have said...

• "Before she started this camp she did not like writing much because she had no idea what to write without help. Only two weeks yet she feels different towards writing. She is able to express herself in writing much better."
• "He would always tell us stories at dinner about camp! His enthusiasm for writing grew. He felt like he could do anything—empowering."
• "All of my girls LOVE to write and the camp was enriching and allowed them to tap into their creativity and learn new skills. They came home everyday telling us how awesome it was."
• "He was very hesitant about doing a writing camp. I can confidently say by the end of his 10 days at camp he has grown confident and enjoyed writing camp. He has learned new ways to write. Thank you for making this camp fun for him."

Registration Coming Soon, 2025!