Summer 2005 Youth Programs

Creative Writing Day Camps & Workshops for Children & Teens

General Information on SummerWrite 2005
Creative Writing Day Camps & Workshops for Children & Teens

Group Size & Instructor Ratio

“[I appreciated the] small size, individualized attention, creativity, and the help and encouragement for a new reader like Max!” — Stephanie Clark, Parent

Workshops are limited to a total enrollment of 12 unless otherwise stated. Most workshops are led by one adult writer and a college intern assistant. We use only successful adult writers who have a flair for teaching creativity to children.

Special Features

Most workshops involve other art forms in addition to writing. Many take advantage of other arts institutions close by, like the Eastman House and the Memorial Art Gallery. Most workshops end with a publication and/or presentation.

Facilities & Fun

Our beautiful 1903 building on ArtWalk in the Neighborhood of the Arts [ map ] is recently renovated and landscaped to be fully wheelchair accessible, with five sun-lit, air-conditioned workshop rooms and a computer lab. We use the playgrounds next door for outdoor time over lunch. In addition, daily playground break-time or other outdoor activities are scheduled for each group. There are also a few programs at our Gell Center of the Finger Lakes, a 24-acre nature retreat. 

Food

Participants bring their own lunches; refrigeration is available. Snacks and water for breaks are provided.

Supervision & Hours

Participants must be signed in and out. Supervision by staff and instructors is provided continuously from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Supervision beyond these hours is available by contract for a fee of $3.00 per half-hour.

Schedule

We have SummerWrite workshops this year from Monday June 13 toFriday September 2, weekdays and some weekends.

For many programs, mornings and afternoons are two separate workshops which may be taken separately or together to make full days. We try to match them well, as most children and many teens take whole days (both workshops) and stay for lunch. Some programs are offered only as whole days and/or multiple weeks.

Full Day Discount: If you are taking two different classes, mornings and afternoons together, you may take $5 off each class, for a total discount of $10.

Registration

Mail, fax or drop-off our Printer-Friendly Registration Form. If you have questions, please call Wendy Low at 473-2590 x109 or email .

 

Payment

A $50 deposit for each week, for each student, plus any membership fee, is required at time of initial registration. The remainder of payment is due two weeks prior to the week of the workshop(s)

Other Fees

Some classes have a different price or additional fees listed for supplies, museum admissions, or special guest artists. Please check listings.

 

Cancellation Policy

Payment, minus a $25 registration fee, will be refunded for cancellations until two weeks prior to the first class. Refunds of up to half the cost of the workshop can be made up to, and through, the first day of class. No refunds given after the second class meeting.

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