BYU host a number of Writing Camps during the summer. If you or someone you know is a young, aspiring writer, check out these fantastic classes:
On Your Mark, Get Set, Write!
June 10-14, 2013
Brigham Young Conference Center
Conference Center, Provo, UT 84602
801-422-8925
Hours of Operation: 9:00am-12:30pm
Price: See below
A weeklong writing workshop for students who are entering grades 11 or 12.
Are you a sports fan? Capture your love of sports in the way you write. Our writing coaches will teach you skills for writing sports–related fiction and nonfiction. You’ll also learn how to use writing to connect with athletes, better understand sports psychology, and illustrate the intensity of the game to your audience. Keep your writing at the top of its game!
Tuition: $160, Tuition includes: five days of instruction, writing and classroom materials, T–shirt and snacks.
http://ce.byu.edu/cw/writing/onyourmark.php
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June 10-14, 2013
Brigham Young Conference Center
Conference Center, Provo, UT 84602
801-422-8925
Hours of Operation: 9:00am- 4:00pm
Price: See below
This camp is specifically designed for youth entering 8th-12th grade.
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Cost: $200
Tuition includes: five days of instruction, writing and classroom materials, T–shirt and snacks.
http://ce.byu.edu/cw/writing/hackasaurus.php
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Write Time, Write Now!
June 10-14, 2013
Brigham Young Conference Center
Conference Center, Provo, UT 84602
801-422-8925
Hours of Operation: 9:00am-2:00pm
Price: See below
A weeklong writing workshop for students who are entering grades 5–6.
Do you ever wonder how authors come up with their ideas? It turns out your ideas, questions and experiences can be close to theirs. At this camp you’ll learn how to find the sources to inspire your writing. Madeleine L’Engle, author of A Wrinkle in Time, will be our “mentor” during this week of writing. Her life experiences, personal questions and passionate interests inspired her writing–and you’ll learn how to find your inspiration. The time to write is now!
Cost: $170
Tuition includes: five days of instruction, writing and classroom materials, A Wrinkle in Time book, ticket to attend the “A Wrinkle in Time” production at BYU, T–shirt and snacks.
http://ce.byu.edu/cw/writing/writeTime.php
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Creative Writing
June 10-21, 2013
Brigham Young Conference Center
Conference Center, Provo, UT 84602
801-422-8925
Hours of Operation: 9:00am-12:30pm
Price: See below
A 2-week long writing workshop for students who are entering 10th-12th grade.
Master the craft of writing by opening up your writer’s toolbox this summer. This camp for older teens will teach you the skills you need to become a better creative writer of poetry, essays, blogs, memoirs and short stories. You’ll learn how to build ideas and characters, write dialogue, revise and edit your work, and get your writing published.
Tuition: $245
Tuition Includes: 10 days of instruction, writing and classroom materials, book by guest author, t-shirt, snacks.
http://ce.byu.edu/cw/writing/creative.php
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Nature of Writing (morning and afternoon sessions)
June 17-21, 2013
Brigham Young Conference Center
Conference Center, Provo, UT 84602
801-422-8925
Hours of Operation: 9:00am-12:00pm or 1:00pm- 4:00pm
Price: See below
A weeklong writing workshop for students who are entering grades 3–4.
Morning
What happens when young writers use the great outdoors for inspiration? Explore the BYU campus as we discover the sights, smells and sounds of summer! Combining the elements of art and writing, students will create a memorable masterpiece. This camp is for those who like to feel the sun on their face and grass under their feet!
Afternoon
This is a continuation of the Nature of Writing morning session. Students will delve further into the world of nature as they focus on either their morning experiences or other student interests. The world of writing combined with the natural elements awaits!
Cost: $160 morning or afternoon only/$225 full day
Tuition includes: five days of instruction, writing and classroom materials, printed anthology, T–shirt and snacks.
http://ce.byu.edu/cw/writing/nature.php
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I Want to Be a Writer: Now What?
June 17-28, 2013
Brigham Young Conference Center
Conference Center, Provo, UT 84602
801-422-8925
Hours of Operation: 9:00am-4:00pm
Price: See below
A weeklong writing workshop for students who are entering grades 9–12.
The route to becoming a successful author isn’t the same for everyone. Come learn about the different paths you can take on your writing journey. Spend the mornings observing professional writers in the fields of broadcasting, journalism, comedy writing, screenplay writing, etc. In the afternoons you’ll have guided writing time to get the creative juices flowing as you dive into the different genres. Please note: this experience is not only for students who wish to write professionally.
Cost: $375
Tuition includes: 10 days of instruction, writing and classroom materials, guest author visit, T–shirt and snacks.
http://ce.byu.edu/cw/writing/wanttobe.php
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Writer in You, Part I & II
June 17-21 and 24-28, 2013
Brigham Young Conference Center
Conference Center, Provo, UT 84602
801-422-8925
Hours of Operation: 9:00am-12:30pm
Price: See below
A weeklong writing workshop for students who are entering grades 7–9.
Self–discovery can take your writing to a whole new level. This camp for teenage writers will help you find which types of writing you most enjoy and what techniques to use to improve your writing. You’ll enjoy a walk–and–write, a seminar with a guest author, interacting with fellow writers, and daily personal writing time. If you love to write, this is your camp.
Cost: $160 / $245 for both weeks
Tuition includes: five days of instruction, writing and classroom materials, guest author visit, T–shirt, snacks.
http://ce.byu.edu/cw/writing/exploring.php
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Graphic Novels and Comics
July 8-12, 2013
Brigham Young Conference Center
Conference Center, Provo, UT 84602
801-422-8925
Hours of Operation: 9:00am-12:30pm
Price: See below
A weeklong writing workshop for students who are entering grades 3–4.
KAPOW! BAM! Want to write a graphic novel? Create a world where super heroes and villains reign. As we help you focus on character development and storytelling you will create five pages of a graphic novel or comic book. You’ll meet other students who share your interests and help each other improve your technique. Best of all, professional writers and illustrators will join us throughout the week to give their insights and expertise.
Cost: $220
Tuition includes: five days of instruction, writing and classroom materials, guest author visits, guest author book, gallery show at end of camp, T–shirt, and snacks.
http://ce.byu.edu/cw/writing/comics.php
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Write Before Your Eyes: Writing Flash Fiction
July 15-19, 2013
Brigham Young Conference Center
Conference Center, Provo, UT 84602
801-422-8925
Hours of Operation: 9:00am-12:30pm
Price: See below
This workshop is designed for youth entering grades 9-12.
A picture is worth a thousand words. In flash fiction a thousand words is all you have. Learn how to write vibrant, convincing, and concise stories. Read examples of flash fiction, and tap your creativity through free–writing exercises. You’ll also learn professional photography techniques. At the end of the camp your photo/flash fiction masterpiece will go into the group anthology—and your flash fiction story will be submitted to the website “365 Tomorrows” for possible publication.
Cost: $160
Tuition includes five days of instruction, writing and classroom materials, t-shirt, and snacks.
http://ce.byu.edu/cw/writing/flashFiction.php
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Exploring Art Through Writing
August 5-9, 2013
Brigham Young Conference Center
Conference Center, Provo, UT 84602
801-422-8925
Hours of Operation: 9:00am-12:30pm
Price: See below
This camp is specifically designed for youth entering 5th- 9th grade.
Discover art in ways you never have before! We will delve into exciting natural and man-made art forms during this camp. Using writing and basic sketching as a method of discovery, students will explore the nature, history, and beauty of traditional and modern art. Supplies and daily snacks are included in the registration fee. Come and enjoy the last days of summer while warming up your brain for the first days of school!
Tuition: $89
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