{"id":2761,"date":"2023-02-09T14:41:16","date_gmt":"2023-02-09T20:41:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/education\/?page_id=2761"},"modified":"2026-04-01T11:19:09","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T16:19:09","slug":"summer-camps-for-young-writers","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/education\/students\/writing-project\/summer-camps-for-young-writers\/","title":{"rendered":"51ÁÔÆæWP Summer Camps for Young Writers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Introductory Teen Writing Academy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Location<\/strong>: In-Person
Dates<\/strong>: June 22, 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sponsored by the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Writing Project, this writing class is designed specifically for teen students who are interested in practicing writing across three genres: Fiction, Poetry, and Non-Fiction\/Essay. These classes are facilitated by experienced writers and teachers\u2014trained Teacher-Consultants with the 51ÁÔÆæ Writing Project\u2014who introduce writing activities that are fun, helpful and inspiring to the imagination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more information and to register, visit the School of Continuing Education 51ÁÔÆæ Writing Project – Introductory Teen Writing Academy<\/a> webpage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Young Writers\u2019 Academy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Location<\/strong>: In-Person
Dates<\/strong>: August 3, 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Back by popular demand, this University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Writing Project\u2019s (51ÁÔÆæWP) camp is for aspiring writers who are entering grades 6-8. During the camp, we meet each day in writing groups. This camp is facilitated by Teacher-Consultants (TCs), experienced writers and teachers who are involved in the 51ÁÔÆæWP\u2014and these TCs have a common goal of inspiring the imaginations and composition skills of young writers! We write daily in a creative, supportive environment. While writers of all abilities are welcome, we focus on some introductory concepts as well as more nuanced, stylistic skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more information and to register, visit the School of Continuing Education Young Writers\u2019 Academy<\/a> webpage.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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