Develop an already-awakened writing interest or improve writing skills over the summer!
Grades 6–8
Young Writers learn essential elements of the writer’s craft—descriptive detail, poetic language, punctuation as craft, and voice—that make writing come alive. Students practice close reading and engage in revising their work under the guidance of accomplished instructors.
Young Writers is designed to foster creativity and imagination—and to help students discover and develop their innate gifts and talents. Our instructors are highly imaginative educators, dedicated to making writing an adventure and a lifelong joy.
Young Writers share their favorite work in a culminating reading to which friends and family are invited.
Typical Day- 2025*
9:30 – 10:00am
Warm-up activities/getting to know ourselves as writers
10:00 – 10:15am
Free-writes based on lesson taught the previous day
10:15 – 10:30am
Guided genre-based direct instruction lessons
10:30 – 11:15am
Independent practice
11:15 – 11:30am
Morning break
11:30am – 12:00pm
Outside explorations/visits to inspire our writing
12:00 – 1:00pm
Lunch
1:00 – 1:45pm
Class share/partner work
1:45 – 2:15pm
Computer time for publishing
2:15 – 2:45pm
Writers’ celebrations/reflections
2:45 – 3:30pm
Fun language activities
* This is a general outline of the day. However, this may change depending on the student enrollment and the interests of the registered participants.
Program Details
YTH 9160 / Young Writers
Session II: July 14 – July 25, 2025
Monday – Friday, 9:30am – 3:30 pm (10 sessions)
$1,200 for the first registration
$1,080 for the second registration in the family, Purchase College employees and alumni, and early registrations (paid in full by Friday, May 2, 2025)
For a well-rounded summer, combine Young Writers with Young Artists, Young Actors and Performers, and/or Young Photographers to maximize your creative experience.
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