Young Writers Academy 2010

Young Writers Academy 2010

Redwood Writing Project teachers believe that students learn to write in a supportive environment while writing for real purposes to real audiences. During the Young Writers Academy, participants will explore a variety of styles, become more confident as writers, and improve their own writing by examining the work of other writers.

Daily Workshop Schedule | Weekly Session-Topic Schedule
To Register by Mail | To Register Online
For Download: Flyer | Application Form

What is the Young Writers Academy? A one-, two-, or three-week summer experience to inspire creative thinking and writing

Who should attend? Students of any writing ability who will be in grades 4-9 in Fall 2010

Where will camp be held? In the Forestry Building on the HSU campus, rooms 105 and 107 (look for section D7 on the campus map)

When will camp be held? Mondays-Fridays, 9:00-12:00

Session I (July 12-16): Illustrating to Complement Writing
Writers Workshop with Melanie Nannizzi
Guest Expert to Be Announced
Session II (July 19-23): Writing Songs
Writers Workshop with Sarah Holmes
Guest Expert / Special Topics Workshop with Josephine Johnson
Session III (July 26-30): Writing Poetry
Writers Workshop with Megan Day
Guest Expert / Special Topics Workshop with Dan Levinson

Is each session the same? Yes and no. Each day will follow the same schedule, but each week focuses on a different special topic:

9:00-10:00: Writing Workshop
Teacher-Consultants Melanie Nannizzi, Sarah Holmes, or Megan Day
10:00-10:15: Snack Break
10:15-12:00: Special Topics Workshop
Guest Experts Josephine Johnson, Dan Levinson, and Surprise

What is the cost?

$125 for the first week (regardless of session number, regardless of which week the young writer attends first) and $115 for each additional week.
In other words, $125 for one week, $240 for two weeks, and $355 for all three weeks.
Please note that registration fee includes an official, limited-edition Young Writers Academy t-shirt.
Partial scholarships are available (not plentiful but available). If you would like to be considered, please email Academy coordinators at rwpyoungwriters@gmail.com.

To Register Online:

We encourage you to register and pay online. However, if you prefer to register by mail, directions for doing so appear at the bottom of the page.

Please Note:
online registration involves two steps

Online Registration, Step One: Payment

PayPal is a simple, secure payment option available to everyone—even those without a PayPal account of their own.

Please use the drop-down menu (below) to indicate the number of weeks for which you are registering before you press the "Pay Now" button.

Online Registration, Step Two: Registration Form

Once you have completed your payment, you will be directed to a new page that provides the registration form. Before you sign off, please be sure to hit the "Send" button at the bottom of that final page. Thank you.

To Register by Mail--Available until July 5 only

While we urge you to take advantage of the preferred online registration, we also understand that some applicants prefer a non-electronic option. To register by mail, please send your completed registration form and appropriate payment, checks made payable to Redwood Writing Project or RWP, by July 5 to the following address:

Redwood Writing Project

Humboldt State University

Nelson Hall West 234

Arcata, CA 95521.8299

Attention: Young Writers Academy

After July 5, please register on site rather than by mail. Thank you.

Please note that refunds are available only upon RWP cancellation of the event. If an emergency prevents a registrant from attending, fees can be applied toward a future RWP event.

For More Information:

Contact coordinators of our Young Writers Programs at rwpyoungwriters@gmail.com.
Contact the Redwood Writing Project office--open most Mondays and Wednesdays 9:00 to 4:00 and most Tuesdays 1:00-4:00--by calling us at 707.826.5109 or emailing us at rwp@humboldt.edu.

Updated: 05.25.10