To promote the joy of writing, the Greater Madison Writing Project (GMWP) runs several youth and community camps in the Dane County area. Our programs are for youth of all writing skill levels and concentrate on fostering creativity and activism. We also partner with local organizations, bringing our services to underserved homeless youth and their families.
This summer, GMWP will host three online writing camps for students entering grades five through twelve. Facilitated by experienced Greater Madison Writing Project teacher-leaders from across Wisconsin, each camp will meet synchronously online. See below for more information about this year’s camps.
2021 YOUTH PROGRAMS
Graphic Novel Writing
KaBOOM!!! If you are a motivated youth artist with a knack for storytelling, this is the writing camp for you! | July 19–22, 2021, Online
Nature Writing Camp
Celebrate the flora and fauna just outside your door! Join us this summer for a youth camp that allows our surroundings to motivate our writing. | June 28–July 2, 2021, Online
Rise Up & Write
Use your voice. Change the world. Join other passionate young activists and use writing to create change on the issues that matter to you. | August 3, 5, 10, and 12, 2021, Online
Youth Press Corps
Calling all future journalists! Join the Youth Press Corps to learn from experienced journalists, cover issues that matter to you, and publish your story! | July 20–22, 27–29, 2021, Online
Youth Camps Returning In-Person in 2022
Young Writers Camp
We’re taking 2021 off, but you can sign up for updates to be the first to hear when we return!
High School Writers Camp
We’re taking 2021 off, but you can sign up for updates to be the first to hear when we return!
Community Engagement
Who We Are: Voices in Our Community
An award winning program that brings together children and youth experiencing homelessness with local educators
