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Youth Programs at Women Writing

Young Writing for (a) Change programs are designed to strengthen participants’ authentic voices, develop their abilities to speak through writing, deepen their belief in their own creative intelligence and enhance their self-esteem. At the same time, they will become better writers (without any red pens!).  

Writing in a community of their peers, young people learn to encourage each other through honest feedback while building skills in creative self-expression.

Focusing on topics relevant to young people today, the programs include one-day workshops, multi-session classes and summer writing camps.  

Camps are open to young women, girls, and trans and gender nonconforming (TGNC) youth, in grades 4-12, unless designated as All Gender.

2025 Summer Camps - Spark the Writer in your Child

WWfaC Summer Writing Camps are for students in grades 4-12 and provide opportunities to discover and develop their unique writing voice while building literacy skills and confidence.

With trained facilitator guidance, they'll explore creative writing, self-expression, and explore the big questions about their future & identity. Whether writing stories, essays, poetry, or personal reflections, students will practice articulating their thoughts and embrace the power of words.

Grades 7-9: All Flourishing is Mutual

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    • Date(s):  June 2-6
    • Time:  10AM-4PM ET 
    • Open to: All Genders, entering grade 7-9
    • Facilitator(s): Maya Martinez-Diers with Heather Strom & Nola Stowe
    • Location:  WWfaC Building
    • Tuition: $369

Grades 4-6: Possibilities of Hope

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    • Date(s):  June 9-13
    • Time:  10AM-4PM ET 
    • Open to: All Genders, entering grade 4-6
    • Facilitator(s): Ally Bonhaus & Maura O’Dea
    • Location:  WWfaC Building
    • Tuition: $369 (Tuition Assistance Available)

Grades 10-12+: Places of Possibility

  • Summer Camp 10 12[1]

    • Date(s):  June 23-27
    • Time:  10AM-4PM ET 
    • Open to: All Genders, entering grade 10-12, and just graduated
    • Facilitator(s): Jaye-Elizabeth Johnson & Lachlan Johnson
    • Location:  WWfaC Building
    • Tuition: $369 (Tuition Assistance Available)

Grades 7-9: Us Alive, Right Here, Feeling

  • Summer Camp 7 9 July[1]

    • Date(s):  July 7-11
    • Time:  10AM-4PM ET 
    • Open to: All Genders, entering grade 7-9
    • Facilitator(s): Heather Strom & Nola Stowe
    • Location:  WWfaC Building
    • Tuition: $369 (Tuition Assistance Available)

Required Forms for Youth Camp Participation

Please complete a medical emergency form and a media release form and bring them to the first day of camp, or mail them before camp begins. Thank you!

✓ Medical Emergency For (PDF)
✓ Medical Emergency For (Online Form)

✓ Media Release Form (PDF)
✓ Media Release Form (Online Form)

Optional Form for Youth Participation