Pennsylvania Writing and Literature Project
Young Writers Camps
Contact UsPennsylvania Writing and Literature Project
Address:
The Pennsylvania Writing and Literature Project
210 E. Rosedale Avenue
West Chester University
West Chester, PA 19383
Phone: 610-436-2202
Fax: 610-436-3212
Mary Buckelew, Ph.D.
Director
610-436-2998
mbuckelew@wcupa.edu
Pauline Schmidt, Ph.D.
Associate Director
610-436-2202
pschmidt@wcupa.edu
Young Writers Camp
The Pennsylvania Writing & Literature Project offers camps for students who love to write and read. The programs teach writing as a process in a relaxed, camp environment. All classes are small, averaging 13-15 students. All instructors are experienced teachers and Fellows of the National Writing Project.
The Programs:
Young Writers/Young Readers (YW/YR) teaches writing in a relaxed, non-threatening camp environment. Students try age-appropriate strategies and gain confidence. They compose, share, explore new genres, edit, and confer. Participants also share and explore quality children's literature and are invited to publish a page in the group anthology. Grade levels vary by site.
A variety of other programs are offered for students who want to focus on a specific genre of writing. Specialty classes include: Fantasy, Science Fiction and Horror Writing; College Essay Writing; SAT Prep; Writing Adventures; Reading and Writing with the Arts, and Creative Genre Writing Workshop for Teens. These programs have limited enrollment and are offered only at specific locations and for specific grade levels. See our brochure for details.
Youth Programs are held at West Chester University, in sponsoring school districts in Bucks, Chester, and Montgomery Counties, and at Longwood Gardens and Valley Forge National Historical Park.
Questions? For more information please call 610-436-3089, or
e-mail Director Dr. Mary Buckelewor
e-mail Associate Director Dr. Pauline Schmidt.Quick Links
The following classes are closed for registration and cannot accept any more students:
- The Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror Writing
- Reading and Writing with the Arts
- SAT Prep
- Young Writers/Young Readers at WCU
- Young Writers/Young Readers at VF Park
- College Essay Writing
- Writing Adventures
The following classes are open for registration
- Young Writers/Young Readers (Lower Merion SD, Central Bucks SD, Upper Dublin)
- Creative Genre Writing Workshop for Teens
To make a donation to our Scholarship Fund go to www.wcufoundation.org
Designate Fund Number 2100-903FN PA Writing and Literature Project. Thank you!
