It is Alberta’s premier writing camp! For 30 years, YouthWrite Summer Camp has been known as the camp for kids who love to write… just about anything! This one-of-a-kind, immersive experience offers aspiring Alberta writers the ideal environment to spark creativity and feed the passion for putting pen to paper.
YouthWrite Summer Camp brings together a host of talented, professional instructors and mentor writers to create a multi-disciplinary approach to creative writing. Each day will cover a range of topics, including performance, visual, musical, dance, film and written arts. YouthWrite is an inclusive and diverse camp, and organizers make a point of reaching out to participants who may be marginalized because of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion or financial circumstances.
It may sound serious and scholarly, but make no mistake – YouthWrite Camps are all about fun! Participants are encouraged to enjoy exploring their craft in a safe place where artistic and creative risks are supported. Instructors and staff work hard to make participants, new and returning, feel welcome and valued. Everyone has a voice at YouthWrite!
For summer 2026, YouthWrite is offering a weeklong Highlands Experience from June 28 to July 3. Camp runs daily from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM, with the option to extend the fun with a late night at camp on Thursday. Writers ages 8 to 12 can spend the week expanding their writing horizons while they enjoy:
- Meeting other inspiring writers.
- Escaping everyday life in a unique retreat setting.
- Trying new things, including yoga, drumming, body percussion, songwriting, illustrating, cartooning, screenwriting, improvisation, and more!
- Performing at the Inklings and WordPlayful Wrap-up.
- One-on-one mentoring at the Blue Pencil Café.
- Dazzling evening guest performers!
- LEETLE SHOWS from the amazing WordPlayful Players!
Your registration fee includes 8 hours of daily instruction with supervised lunch and break times. All daily lunches and snacks are provided, as well as Thursday supper for those who opt for the Thursday option. Campers should come dressed for the weather, ready to spend time both indoors and outdoors. Campers can also look forward to receiving a complimentary copy of YouthWrite: the Magazine.
Daycamp Only – $725 per participant
Overnight Camp – $750 per participant
- Earlybird Registration – Register before April 6, 2026, for $25 off
Applicants to all camps must submit a writing sample and a reference letter to complete the application process.
YouthWrite Summer Camps are also available in the Calgary area! If you would like to learn more about the two Rockyview Experiences or the newest Write 2 Film option, visit the YouthWrite website or Family Fun Calgary for more information.
YouthWrite Summer Camp:
Date: June 28 – July 3, 2026
Time: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Venue: Highlands United Church
Address: 11305 64 Street NW, Edmonton
Website: www.youthwrite.com
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