It is Alberta’s premiere writing camp! For 28 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 2024, YouthWrite is offering a weeklong Highlands Experience on June 30 to July 5, 2024. Camp runs daily from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, with the option to extend the fun with an overnight stay at camp on Thursday night. Writers ages 8 to 12 can spend the week expanding their writing horizons while they enjoy:
- Meeting other inspiring writers like themselves.
- 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!
- Traditional bedtime stories to lull you to sleep.
- 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 Friday breakfast for those who opt for the Thursday overnight 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 – $675.00 per participant
Overnight Camp – $715.00 per participant
- Earlybird Registration – Register before April 12, 2024 for $25 off
Applicants to all camps must submit a writing sample and reference letter to complete the application process. Please see the YouthWrite Application Information for full details.
YouthWrite Summer Camps are also available in Calgary! If you would like to learn more about the two Calgary Elbow River Experiences or the brand new Write 2 Film option, visit the YouthWrite Camps webpage.
YouthWrite Summer Camp:
When: June 30 – July 5, 2024 with overnight stay option on Thursday, July 4, 2024
Time: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Where: Highlands United Church
Address: 11305 64 Street NW, Edmonton
Website: www.youthwrite.com
