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Day Eight FREE All Day Summer Writing Camp

by caseycatherinemoore — last modified Jun 02, 2023 08:53 AM
Day Eight offers two FREE week-long sessions of Writing Camp this summer: July 10th-14th and/or August 7th-11th. The camp day runs from 10 am to 4 pm, and both weeks are based out of the Shepherd Park / Juanita Thornton Library (7420 Georgia Avenue NW, Washington, D.C.). Field trips and specific dates occur at additional locations. Day Eight writing camps are collaborative, interdisciplinary, and staffed by professional writers and artists. Campers will learn from poets and other artists in workshop-style instruction. In addition to recitation, the writing camp is generative, so the campers will produce many pieces of writing, which they will rehearse at daily open mics! At the end of the week, we invite you to see their incredible work at their end-of-camp showcase.
When Aug 07, 2023 10:10 AM to
Aug 11, 2023 04:00 PM
Where Shepherd Park Library (7420 Georgia Avenue NW)
Contact Name
Contact Phone 8134640205
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Looking for an extraordinary summer experience that sparks the imagination, cultivates creativity, and ignites a lifelong love for writing? Look no further! Our free Summer Writing Camp is the perfect destination for 6th-9th grade youth to embark on an unforgettable journey of self-expression, storytelling, and literary exploration.

Through engaging workshops with professional poets and artists, interactive activities, and hands-on writing and art exercises, your child will unlock their unique voice and discover the magic of storytelling. At our Summer Writing Camp, creativity knows no bounds! From daily poetry open mics to collaborative co-creating sessions, our campers engage in dynamic and fun-filled activities that unleash their creative potential. They experiment with literary techniques, wordplay, and embrace the joy of language, discovering the infinite possibilities within their own words.

A maximum of 14 campers are enrolled per week, and the camp is FREE for all DC residents thanks to support from the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities. We provide delicious and nutritious meals to fuel your child’s creativity and keep their energy levels high throughout the day. From tasty sandwiches to refreshing snacks, their culinary needs are covered.

To enroll, submit the online registration request form below. After completing the form, you will be emailed additional forms required to complete enrollment.

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