The West Chester Writing Project

Youth Events during the school year:

Fall Camp Reunion - Under the Sea themed!

Saturday, October 17th from 9am - noon

WCU Graduate Center, room 126

Writing & Reading FUN for all ages!!! Writing stations, games, raffles, and a local bookseller on hand for the day!

Sea Adventure Application Sea Adventure Flyer

Spring Camp Reunion - Enchanted Forest themed!

Saturday, March 20th from 9am - noon 

Writing & Reading FUN for all ages!!! Writing stations, games, raffles, and a local bookseller on hand for the day!

REGISTRATION COMING IN JANUARY!

Young Writers/Young Readers Summer Camp

2027 Camp Dates:  July 12-16  and July 19-23

We have a morning session (9am-12) OR an afternoon (1-4pm) session.
Location: West Chester University Graduate Center
Cost: $350 for TEN days of camp; includes all supplies and camp t-shirt.

Our camp is for students who have completed 1st grade through 11th grade.

We  are unable to offer sibling discounts, full day camp, or  REFUNDS at this time.

PLEASE check your schedule before you register. Camp runs for 10 days.

REGISTRATION WILL OPEN IN JANUARY 2027!!!

What to expect at camp:

• Learning about the writing process in a relaxed camp environment
• Trying age-appropriate strategies & gaining confidence in your writing
• Composing, sharing, exploring multiple genres
• Editing and revising your work through peer review and instructor support
• Exploring quality children's literature

What camp is NOT:

• One on one tutoring
• A skill-and-drill setting
• Standardized test preparation
• Focused on a single genre of writing (i.e., essays for school)

Register for Young Writers/Young Readers Summer Camp

Questions? Email writingproject@wcupa.edu

Please note this camp is non-refundable.

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