Creative Writing Camp, June 26-July 1 (grades 8-12). Explore creative writing in the genres of poetry, fiction, and creative non-fiction. Bring samples of your work, in all stages of completion, from brainstorming t rough drafts to final products. Each day time includes time to write and to read. Workshops to help campers develop skills in critique and accepting constructive criticism. Free-writing, structured exercises, dream journals, and collaborative writing are all part of the week. We will read some of each campers work at the end of the week in a semi-public reading.

Camp Type:  Residential Year Established: 1899 Gender: Coed Age of Campers: 15 to 18 years old Cost/Week: $351.00-$500.00/wk Religious Affiliation: Camp Owner(s): Northern Illinois University Camp Director(s): Steven Johnson Nearest Large City: Chicago, IL Off Season Rental:

Camp Focus: Academic and Pre-College Camps: Creative Writing

Academic Activities:

Other Summer Academic Camps at Northern Illinois Universtiy include: Journalism and Media Camp, June 19-24 (grades 8-12). Write formats for radio, television and newspaper. On-air performing skills and newspaper production are areas to study. History Camp, June 19-24 (grades 6-12). Learn about original sources of history, current presentations of history, and even build their own history. Creative Writing Camp, June 26-July 1 (grades 8-12). Explore creative writing in the genres of poetry, fiction, and creative non-fiction plus develop skills in critique and accepting constructive criticism. NIU Speech Camp, July 10-15 (grades 8-12). Receive individualized coaching in specific areas of speech, hone research skills, and practice effective delivery. Science Camp: Sci-Camp Explorations, July 17-22 (grades 8-12). Spend the week doing the kind of science experiments and activities that high school students normally do not get the opportunity to do during the school year. Spanish Language and Culture Camp, July 17-22 is for students who have completed at least one year of high school Spanish up to Advanced Placement and native speakers. (grades 10-12).