Youth Programs /
KidsCampus
Maryland Writing Project
 Student Writers' Workshop
The Student Writers' Workshop is an academic enrichment writing workshop for youngsters grades 2 to 12 who enjoy writing and want to learn more about the writer’s craft. This program encourages ownership of the child’s writing and is evaluated by both teachers and peers.
Ages: Young writers in grades
2–12
Dates:
Monday, July 7, 2008 through Friday, July 25, 2008
Times: 9 a.m.–Noon
Prices: TBD/child
(reduced tuition for siblings and for TU staff and faculty)
Location: Towson University Campus
Student/Parent Orientation- Get-Acquainted Session
Date: June 18, 2008
Times: 7–9 p.m.
Location: Towson University Campus
Ready to Register?
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Download application
- Call 410-704-3593 in mid-January to
receive application through the mail
- Rolling applications; first come, first served until capacity
reached
Things to Know
- Young writers work with peers and experienced teacher-writers
in a highly supportive and challenging setting
- Emphasis is placed
on choice, revision and sharing
- Writing sample of current work is required
- Small groups, with 10:1 student to teacher ratio
- Carpool lists are available
- Age appropriate groups
- Computer labs are utilized for a portion of the program
- Students' writing is published in an anthology that is distributed
to each participant
- Teachers are classroom teachers with extensive experience in
writing and publishing both personal and professional pieces
- No before or after care available
- Children may bring snacks for mid-am break
- We make accommodations for reluctant writers and children with
special needs -- contact us for more information
Additional Information
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