Young Writers Camp at Gannon
Designed
as a writing workshop, this week-long intensive writing camp will introduce
young writers to the techniques of composing fiction, poetry, journalistic
content, social media content, and other fun stuff. Gannon Faculty and writing
professionals will help students explore the valuable skills of reading,
listening, and speaking. High school juniors and seniors will leave with a
draft of college or scholarship application essays.
Dates: Aug 5 - 9, 2024
Age groups: 9 to 13, 14 to 18
Time: 9 - 11:30 a.m.,12:30 - 3 p.m.
Cost: $200
Address: Gannon University - Palumbo Academic Center, 100 West
8th Street (Peach Street) Erie, PA 16541
Scholarship Opportunity
At
Young Writers @ Gannon, we believe that giving every child an opportunity to be
a part of the summer camp helps them develop friendships, hones their
confidence and ability to express themselves, and enhance their academic
excellence. This is why, we award a limited number of need-based summer camp
scholarships to cover the cost of camp registration partially or fully. Campers
are still responsible for the cost of travel and lodging.
REGULATIONS:
- Students must fill out the Scholarship Application and be approved.
- A student can submit only one application for scholarship.
- There must still be spots open for the Young Writers Camp @ Gannon.
- Scholarship applications must be submitted by June 30. Decisions will
be communicated to you via email by July 7. All students must register for the
camp by July 21.
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Completing
an application does not guarantee scholarship assistance.
On-Campus Lodging
On-campus housing may be available for students provided
they are accompanied by a responsible adult. Camp participants will be responsible
for the housing expenses. Please
email Dr. Shreelina Ghosh <ghosh002@gannon.edu> for information on campus
housing.
What you can expect
- Loads of fun with writing-based activities
- Craft with the written word in academic, creative, and
professional contexts
- Produce creative pieces that you will be proud of
- Publish/display projects in the Writing Camp Wall Magazine
- Practice the art of revision and polishing your writing
- Enjoy individualized attention from writing faculty and
professionals
- Share your new work at the Friday Public Reading
Important Information
Young Writers Camp attendees must
arrive at Kelly Conference Room, third floor, Palumbo Academic Center, Gannon
University, at 8:30 a.m. on August 5 to check-in and receive a Welcome Packet.
Workshop activities will begin at 9 a.m. The following days will include a
full daily schedule of group workshops, individual conferences, fiction, poetry
and creative nonfiction performances, outdoor sessions, and appearances by
guest writers. A Friday Public Reading will close the Young Writers Camp on
Friday, the last day of the program. Camp attendees will present their work.
Family and friends are welcome to attend the reading.
Camp activities are held in
classrooms of Palumbo Academic Center, Gannon University.
For more
information, please email Dr. Shreelina Ghosh
What to Bring
- Snacks, drinks
- Lunch or money for ordering lunch from Gannon meal services
(food will NOT be provided)
- Writing folder/tablet, pens, pencils
- Laptop (optional)
Students may have access to their
cell phones with the exception of the following times: classroom and
instruction sessions, group work, and speaker presentations, at which time cell
phones must be put in silent mode or turned off.
Contact Information
Gannon University: 814-871-7000
Shreelina Ghosh, Camp Director: 814-871-5583
Sabine
Preuss-Miller, Administrative Secretary: 814-871-7725