Writing Camp Brochure

Creative Writing Camp

In partnership with Rice University’s School Literacy and
Culture, WITS offers the acclaimed Creative Writing
Camp at eight Houston campuses for students entering
K-12 grades in fall 2017. Creative Writing Camp pairs
talented, professional authors with experienced
classroom teachers for a high-quality summer program
that feeds the imagination.

 Two-week program; 40 hours of instruction
 $495 per student ; $445 sibling discount
 Extended care available at St. Francis Episcopal, Shlenker, and

St. Mark’s Episcopal
 Register online @ witshouston.org/camp

June 5-15 Travis Elementary School M-Th | 8:30-1:30 PM K-6

June 5-16 The Shlenker School M-F | 8:30-12:30 PM K-6
June 5-16 7-12
June 5-16 Rice University M-F | 9-1 PM K-8
June 12-22 K-6
June 12-23 St. Mark’s Episcopal School M-F| 8:30-12:30 PM K-8
June 19-30 K-6
June 19-30 Garcia Middle School M-Th | 8:30-1:30 PM K-8
June 19-30 K-8
T.H. Rogers School M-F | 8:30-12:30 PM

Oak Forest Elementary School M-F | 8:30-12:30 PM

St. Francis Episcopal School M-F | 8:30-12:30 PM

St. Mark’s Episcopal School M-F | 8:30-12:30 PM

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WritingCamp

In partnership with the University of Houston-Downtown, WITS offers
one-week, full-day courses at five Houston-area locations. WritingCamp is
the place for young writers looking to find or develop their voices.

 One-week program; 35 hours of instruction
 $269-$315

 Extended care available at select locations

UH-Downtown June 5-9 Grades 2-6
M-F | 9-4 PM
June 12-16 Grades 7-12
UH-Clear Lake
M-F | 8:30-3 PM June 19-23 Grades 2-6

St. Thomas More Parish School June 26-30 Grades 7-12
M-F | 9-4 PM
July 3-7 (no class July 4th) Grades 4-10
Trent InternationalE School
M-F | 9-4 PM July 10-14 Grades 4-10

Faith West School June 3-7 Grades 7-12
M-F | 9-4 PM
June 5-9 Grades 10-12
Nolan Ryan Jr. High
June 12-16 Grades 4-6

June 26-30 Grades 4-6

July 10-14 Grades 7-10

June 5-9 Grades 2-6

June 12-16 Grades 7-12

June 19-23 Grades 2-6

June 26-30 Grades 7-12

July 3-7 (no class July 4th) Grades 2-6

July 10-14 Grades 2-6

June 5-9 Grades 2-3, 7-10

June 12-16 Grades 2-3, 7-10

June 19-23 Grades 4-6, 10-12

June 26-30 Grades 4-6, 10-12

July 3-7 (no class July 4th) Grades 2-6

July 10-14 Grades 2-6

June 5-9 Grades 2-6

June 12-16 Grades 4-10

June 19-23 Grades 2-3, 10-12

June 26-30 Grades 7-12

July 3-7 (no class July 4th) Grades 2-6

July 10-14 Grades 2-6

June 5-9 Grades 2-6

June 12-16 Grades 7-12

June 19-23 Grades 2-6

June 26-30 Grades 7-10

July 3-7 (no class July 4th) Grades 2-6 4

July 10-14 Grades 2-6

Camp WITS

In partnership with the Evelyn Rubenstein Jewish
Community Center Summer Camp, WITS provides a
two-week camp, helping 1st and 2nd grade students
develop strong writing skills. At Camp WITS, students
take part in hands-on activities that garner an
understanding and command of writing, utilizing
engaging exercises and lessons. Students use knowledge and abilities to create
an anthology of short stories and poems. ERJCC membership is required to
participate in camp programs

 Two-week program; 30 hours of instruction
 Check JCC website for pricing (must be a member of the JCC;

you can purchase a membership through the registration
process)
 Extended care available; students may register for several care
options or other workshops in the afternoon at an additional
cost.
 Register online @ witshouston.org/camp

July 24-August 4 M-F | 9-12 PM Grades 1-2

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Heart of the Summer

In partnership with Duchesne Academy’s Heart of the Summer Program,
WITS offers two-week creative writing summer sessions in June and July
for 1st-12th grade boys and girls. Students work with a professional writer,
and the low teacher-student ratios ensure individual attention. Through
grade-level appropriate activities such as writing stories, poetry, essays,
and plays, children develop new skills, stretch their creativity, and enjoy
inspiration and mentoring from professional writers. The workshops end
with culminating events and published anthologies. Non-Duchesne families
are welcome to attend.

 Two-week program; 30 hours of instruction
 $425 per student
 Extended care available; students may register for several care

options or other workshops in the afternoon at an additional
cost.
 Register online @ witshouston.org/camp

June 19-30 M-F |8:30-11:30 AM Grades 1-6

July 10-21 M-F |8:30-11:30 AM Grades 1-12

July 17-28 M-F |8:30-11:30 AM Grades 1-8

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WITS Digital Camp

Game Camp (Grades 3-6) combines creative writing
with game-based technologies, bridging the writing
process with that of game design. Students will
become creators versus consumers of media as they
use their poems and stories as the foundation for
designing original games via platforms including
Gamestar Mechanic. Game Camp offers an exciting
STEM and IB-aligned game-based writing experience,
providing participants with an interactive learning adventure. In addition to
improving their writing skills, students will practice creative problem solving,
collaboration, systems thinking, and 21st-century skills in a fun and engaging
environment.

 Two-week program; 30 hours of instruction
 $360 per student
 Register online @ witshouston.org/camp

July 10-21 M-F | 9-12 PM Grades 3-6

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WITS Summer Program

This Writers in the Schools (WITS) session is designed to get young students
excited about creative writing. Students will write daily and explore drama,
short stories, and poetry. We will explore the nuts and bolts of writing, and
through fun prompt-based exercises, we’ll help your young students develop
their own voice, have fun with vocabulary, and allow them to use their
imaginations. We’ll create new worlds and put thoughts down on paper. At
the end of the session, students will perform finished pieces for you and
your family in a celebration event, and they’ll leave with a portfolio of their
own written work.

 Two-week programs
 $360 per student
 Register online @ witshouston.org/camp

July 10-21 M-F |9-12 AM Grades 1-3
July 24-August 4 M-F |9-12 PM Grades 1-3

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