Does your child or teen love to write? Does he or she need to gain confidence with writing? I'm pleased to offer my 8th summer of creative writing camps for children and teens. Our small group size insures individualized attention and a close-knit, supportive atmosphere. Perfect for motivated or hesitant writers, our camps are both encouraging and fun.
New this year: Creative Writing Camp for 4th-6th grades!
Session |
Date |
Camp Title |
Time |
Participants |
Cost |
Session 1 |
June 20-24 |
Creative Writing |
10 am-4 pm |
Rising 9th-12th graders |
$425 |
Session 2 |
June 27-July 1 |
Creative Writing |
9 am-3 pm |
Rising 7th-12th graders |
$425 |
Session 3 |
July 18-22 |
Creative Writing |
9 am-3 pm |
Rising 4th-6th graders |
$425 + optional $100 extended care (8-5:30) |
Session 4 |
July 25-29 |
Creative Writing |
9am-3 pm |
Rising 7th-12th graders |
$425 |
- Location: My home in N. Berkeley, near Solano Ave.
- $75 discount if you register for two workshops.
- Discounts and installment plans are available. Please inquire.
- Maximum 12 participants per session.
Creative Writing Camp Description
In the Creative Writing Camps, participants are encouraged to write what interests them (stories, poems, etc), get to know other writers, share their writing in a supportive atmosphere, and compile a booklet of the group's pieces. We'll use fun, inspiring, easy writing prompts to generate ideas and create voices, plots, characters, and settings. Participants develop writing skills and confidence. Many participants report feeling greater ease and confidence the following year with school writing assignments.
Past participants say:
- "Helpful in improving confidence, writing style, and creativity."
- "It was great to be with other kids who love to write."
- "The atmosphere is so nurturing."
- "A nice personalized approach to writing."
- "Allowed me to take a wonderful leap into the realm of creative writing."
- "Would gladly return next year."
Workshop Cancellation Policy
100% minus $45 registration fee up to five weeks prior to start of workshop. 75% minus registration fee up to four weeks prior. 50% minus registration fee up to three weeks prior. 25% minus registration fee up to two weeks prior. No refunds given within 14 days of start of workshop.
About the instructor:
Deborah Davis, MFA is the author of three award-winning novels for young people and instructs the popular Summer Teen Writing Workshops in Berkeley, CA. She has taught writing in person and more recently online to children, teens, and adults for 26 years. In addition to teaching, Deborah offers private writing consultations, manuscript editing, and college essay coaching.
For more information contact Deborah by email or call her at (510) 541-2199.