Youth Writing Camps - Meadow Brook Writing Project

Summer 2013 The Meadow Brook Writing Project is hosting summer writing camps in “America’s Castle,” the Meadow Brook mansion. Discover secret staircases, amazing playhouses, and writer's workshops at one of America’s grandest architectural structures. Young authors will interact with award-winning, specially-trained experts in the field of writing. Collaborative teaching teams consist of K-12 writing teachers and Oakland University faculty from the Department of Writing and Rhetoric. All are alumni of Meadow Brook Writing Project's Summer Institute, an intensive writer's workshop for master teachers involved in the National Writing Project. All camp teachers are involved in continuing education through the NWP conferences, publications, and teacher-training workshops. Every day young writers will tour the historic house museum and world-class gardens to nurture, polish, and ultimately publish their original works. Published works include both written and digital presentation. Scholarships available for siblings of children battling life-threatening illnesses: The Elsa and Ingrid Scholarship for Young Authors and Artists Camp Director: Rebecca Rivard Camp Facilitators: Cassandra Joss, Christina Hall, Laura Gabrion, Matthew Brown, and Shaun Moore.

Summer 2013

The Meadow Brook Writing Project is hosting summer writing camps in “America’s Castle,” the Meadow Brook mansion. Discover secret staircases, amazing playhouses, and writer's workshops at one of America’s grandest architectural structures. Young authors will interact with award-winning, specially-trained experts in the field of writing. Collaborative teaching teams consist of K-12 writing teachers and Oakland University faculty from the Department of Writing and Rhetoric. All are alumni of Meadow Brook Writing Project's Summer Institute, an intensive writer's workshop for master teachers involved in the National Writing Project. All camp teachers are involved in continuing education through the NWP conferences, publications, and teacher-training workshops.

Every day young writers will tour the historic house museum and world-class gardens to nurture, polish, and ultimately publish their original works. Published works include both written and digital presentation.

Scholarships available for siblings of children battling life-threatening illnesses: The Elsa and Ingrid Scholarship for Young Authors and Artists

Camp Director: Rebecca Rivard

Camp Facilitators: Cassandra Joss, Christina Hall, Laura Gabrion, Matthew Brown, and Shaun Moore.

A Camp for Young Writers
Register for the camps online

Camp A
Grades 3-5 AND
Grades 6-8
June 17-21, 2013
9 am - 1pm

Grades 3-5: Developing authors will tour the mansion and
gardens with professional instructors and docents, and
workshop with fellow writers in their age group. Different
genres of prose and poetry will be explored using mentor
texts in historical fiction, fantasy, folklore and biographical
origins. One day of camp will be spent at OU rendering one
of their works into an orally narrated digital movie that will
be uploaded to YouTube. Presentations of one polished
work will be conducted at the close of the last day of that
week’s camp. $225

Grades 6-8: Maturing authors will tour the mansion and
gardens with professional instructors and docents, and
workshop with fellow writers in their age group. Students
will be engaged in poetry and prose in genres such as
gothic, fantasy, historical and personal narrative. One day
of camp will be spent at OU rendering one of their works
into an orally narrated digital movie that will be uploaded
to YouTube. Presentations of one polished work will be
conducted at the close of the last day of that week’s
camp. $225

Camp B
Grades K-2 AND Grades 3-5
June 24-28, 2013
9 am - 1pm

Grades K-2: Emerging authors will tour the mansion and
gardens with professional instructors and docents, and
workshop with fellow writers in their age group. Students
will be guided using shared reading, read-alouds, shared
writing, narrative writing, poetry and literacy stations.
Presentations of one polished work will be conducted at the
close of the last day of that week’s camp. $225

Grades 3-5: Developing authors will tour the mansion and
gardens with professional instructors and docents, and
workshop with fellow writers in their age group. Different
genres of prose and poetry will be explored using mentor
texts in historical fiction, fantasy, folklore and biographical
origins. One day of camp will be spent at OU rendering one
of their works into an orally narrated digital movie that will
be uploaded to YouTube. Presentations of one polished
work will be conducted at the close of the last day of that
week’s camp. $225

Camp C
Grades 3-5 AND Grades 6-8
July 8-12, 2013
9 am - 1pm

Grades 3-5: Developing authors will tour the mansion and
gardens with professional instructors and docents, and
workshop with fellow writers in their age group. Different
genres of prose and poetry will be explored using mentor
texts in historical fiction, fantasy, folklore and biographical
origins. One day of camp will be spent at OU rendering one
of their works into an orally narrated digital movie that will
be uploaded to YouTube. Presentations of one polished
work will be conducted at the close of the last day of that
week’s camp. $225

Grades 6-8: Maturing authors will tour the mansion and
gardens with professional instructors and docents, and
workshop with fellow writers in their age group. Students
will be engaged in poetry and prose in genres such as
gothic, fantasy, historical and personal narrative. One day
of camp will be spent at OU rendering one of their works
into an orally narrated digital movie that will be uploaded
to YouTube. Presentations of one polished work will be
conducted at the close of the last day of that week’s
camp. $225

Camp D
Grades K-2 AND
Grades 3-5
July 15-19, 2013
9 am - 1 pm

Grades K-2: Emerging authors will tour the mansion and
gardens with professional instructors and docents, and
workshop with fellow writers in their age group. Students
will be guided using shared reading, read-alouds, shared
writing, narrative writing, poetry and literacy stations.
Presentations of one polished work will be conducted at the
close of the last day of that week’s camp. $225

Grades 3-5: Developing authors will tour the mansion and
gardens with professional instructors and docents, and
workshop with fellow writers in their age group. Different
genres of prose and poetry will be explored using mentor
texts in historical fiction, fantasy, folklore and biographical
origins. One day of camp will be spent at OU rendering one
of their works into an orally narrated digital movie that will
be uploaded to YouTube. Presentations of one polished
work will be conducted at the close of the last day of that
week’s camp. $225

Camp E
Grades 6-8 AND Grades 9-12
July 22-26, 2013
9 am - 1 pm

Grades 6-8: Maturing authors will tour the mansion and
gardens with professional instructors and docents, and
workshop with fellow writers in their age group. Students
will be engaged in poetry and prose in genres such as
gothic, fantasy, historical and personal narrative. One day
of camp will be spent at OU rendering one of their works
into an orally narrated digital movie that will be uploaded
to YouTube. Presentations of one polished work will be
conducted at the close of the last day of that week’s
camp. $225

Grades 9-12: Young authors will tour the mansion and
gardens with professional instructors and docents, and
workshop with fellow writers in their age group.
Advanced writing opportunities will include challenging
poetry and prose in genres such as gothic, fantasy,
historical and fan fiction, along with narrative reflections.
One day of camp will be spent at OU rendering one of
their works into an orally narrated digital movie that will
be uploaded to YouTube. Presentations of one polished
work will be conducted at the close of the last day of that
week’s camp. $225

Camp F
Grades 3-5
July 29- August 2, 2013
9 am - 1 pm

Grades 3-5: Developing authors will tour the mansion and
gardens with professional instructors and docents, and
workshop with fellow writers in their age group. Different
genres of prose and poetry will be explored using mentor
texts in historical fiction, fantasy, folklore and biographical
origins. One day of camp will be spent at OU rendering one
of their works into an orally narrated digital movie that will
be uploaded to YouTube. Presentations of one polished
work will be conducted at the close of the last day of that
week’s camp. $225

Camp G
Grades 6-8 AND
Grades 9-12
August 5-9, 2013
9 am - 1pm

Grades 6-8: Maturing authors will tour the mansion and
gardens with professional instructors and docents, and
workshop with fellow writers in their age group. Students
will be engaged in poetry and prose in genres such as
gothic, fantasy, historical and personal narrative. One day
of camp will be spent at OU rendering one of their works
into an orally narrated digital movie that will be uploaded
to YouTube. Presentations of one polished work will be
conducted at the close of the last day of that week’s
camp. $225

Grades 9-12: Young authors will tour the mansion and
gardens with professional instructors and docents, and
workshop with fellow writers in their age group.
Advanced writing opportunities will include challenging
poetry and prose in genres such as gothic, fantasy,
historical and fan fiction, along with narrative reflections.
One day of camp will be spent at OU rendering one of
their works into an orally narrated digital movie that will
be uploaded to YouTube. Presentations of one polished
work will be conducted at the close of the last day of that
week’s camp. $225

The fee includes Youth Writing Camp t-shirt and daily entrance to Meadow Brook Hall and Gardens.

Register for 2012 Youth Writing Camps online.

Camp A Grades 3-5 AND Grades 6-8 June 17-21, 2013 9 am - 1pm	Grades 3-5: Developing authors will tour the mansion and gardens with professional instructors and docents, and workshop with fellow writers in their age group. Different genres of prose and poetry will be explored using mentor texts in historical fiction, fantasy, folklore and biographical origins. One day of camp will be spent at OU rendering one of their works into an orally narrated digital movie that will be uploaded to YouTube. Presentations of one polished work will be conducted at the close of the last day of that week’s camp. $225 Grades 6-8: Maturing authors will tour the mansion and gardens with professional instructors and docents, and workshop with fellow writers in their age group. Students will be engaged in poetry and prose in genres such as gothic, fantasy, historical and personal narrative. One day of camp will be spent at OU rendering one of their works into an orally narrated digital movie that will be uploaded to YouTube. Presentations of one polished work will be conducted at the close of the last day of that week’s camp. $225
Camp B Grades K-2 AND Grades 3-5 June 24-28, 2013 9 am - 1pm	Grades K-2: Emerging authors will tour the mansion and gardens with professional instructors and docents, and workshop with fellow writers in their age group. Students will be guided using shared reading, read-alouds, shared writing, narrative writing, poetry and literacy stations. Presentations of one polished work will be conducted at the close of the last day of that week’s camp. $225 Grades 3-5: Developing authors will tour the mansion and gardens with professional instructors and docents, and workshop with fellow writers in their age group. Different genres of prose and poetry will be explored using mentor texts in historical fiction, fantasy, folklore and biographical origins. One day of camp will be spent at OU rendering one of their works into an orally narrated digital movie that will be uploaded to YouTube. Presentations of one polished work will be conducted at the close of the last day of that week’s camp. $225
Camp C Grades 3-5 AND Grades 6-8 July 8-12, 2013 9 am - 1pm	Grades 3-5: Developing authors will tour the mansion and gardens with professional instructors and docents, and workshop with fellow writers in their age group. Different genres of prose and poetry will be explored using mentor texts in historical fiction, fantasy, folklore and biographical origins. One day of camp will be spent at OU rendering one of their works into an orally narrated digital movie that will be uploaded to YouTube. Presentations of one polished work will be conducted at the close of the last day of that week’s camp. $225 Grades 6-8: Maturing authors will tour the mansion and gardens with professional instructors and docents, and workshop with fellow writers in their age group. Students will be engaged in poetry and prose in genres such as gothic, fantasy, historical and personal narrative. One day of camp will be spent at OU rendering one of their works into an orally narrated digital movie that will be uploaded to YouTube. Presentations of one polished work will be conducted at the close of the last day of that week’s camp. $225
Camp D Grades K-2 AND Grades 3-5 July 15-19, 2013 9 am - 1 pm	Grades K-2: Emerging authors will tour the mansion and gardens with professional instructors and docents, and workshop with fellow writers in their age group. Students will be guided using shared reading, read-alouds, shared writing, narrative writing, poetry and literacy stations. Presentations of one polished work will be conducted at the close of the last day of that week’s camp. $225 Grades 3-5: Developing authors will tour the mansion and gardens with professional instructors and docents, and workshop with fellow writers in their age group. Different genres of prose and poetry will be explored using mentor texts in historical fiction, fantasy, folklore and biographical origins. One day of camp will be spent at OU rendering one of their works into an orally narrated digital movie that will be uploaded to YouTube. Presentations of one polished work will be conducted at the close of the last day of that week’s camp. $225
Camp E Grades 6-8 AND Grades 9-12 July 22-26, 2013 9 am - 1 pm	Grades 6-8: Maturing authors will tour the mansion and gardens with professional instructors and docents, and workshop with fellow writers in their age group. Students will be engaged in poetry and prose in genres such as gothic, fantasy, historical and personal narrative. One day of camp will be spent at OU rendering one of their works into an orally narrated digital movie that will be uploaded to YouTube. Presentations of one polished work will be conducted at the close of the last day of that week’s camp. $225 Grades 9-12: Young authors will tour the mansion and gardens with professional instructors and docents, and workshop with fellow writers in their age group. Advanced writing opportunities will include challenging poetry and prose in genres such as gothic, fantasy, historical and fan fiction, along with narrative reflections. One day of camp will be spent at OU rendering one of their works into an orally narrated digital movie that will be uploaded to YouTube. Presentations of one polished work will be conducted at the close of the last day of that week’s camp. $225
Camp F Grades 3-5 July 29- August 2, 2013 9 am - 1 pm	Grades 3-5: Developing authors will tour the mansion and gardens with professional instructors and docents, and workshop with fellow writers in their age group. Different genres of prose and poetry will be explored using mentor texts in historical fiction, fantasy, folklore and biographical origins. One day of camp will be spent at OU rendering one of their works into an orally narrated digital movie that will be uploaded to YouTube. Presentations of one polished work will be conducted at the close of the last day of that week’s camp. $225
Camp G Grades 6-8 AND Grades 9-12 August 5-9, 2013 9 am - 1pm	Grades 6-8: Maturing authors will tour the mansion and gardens with professional instructors and docents, and workshop with fellow writers in their age group. Students will be engaged in poetry and prose in genres such as gothic, fantasy, historical and personal narrative. One day of camp will be spent at OU rendering one of their works into an orally narrated digital movie that will be uploaded to YouTube. Presentations of one polished work will be conducted at the close of the last day of that week’s camp. $225 Grades 9-12: Young authors will tour the mansion and gardens with professional instructors and docents, and workshop with fellow writers in their age group. Advanced writing opportunities will include challenging poetry and prose in genres such as gothic, fantasy, historical and fan fiction, along with narrative reflections. One day of camp will be spent at OU rendering one of their works into an orally narrated digital movie that will be uploaded to YouTube. Presentations of one polished work will be conducted at the close of the last day of that week’s camp. $225