Duke University - Young Writers Camp
- Durham, NC
- Camp Type: Overnight, Day
- Age of Campers: 11 - 17
- Gender of Campers: Coed
- Year Established: 1983
The Duke Young Writers' Camp is open to students who are in grades 6-11 during the 2019-2020 academic year. Classes are designed to be academically challenging and focus on the creative and analytical processes of writing. Students will work on various projects, which may include newspaper features, short stories, character studies, journals, or short dramatic productions. Program highlights include:
- Opportunity to explore different genres, such as short fiction, poetry, journalism, and playwriting
- Instruction by professional writers and educators
- Local guest speakers
- Daily Readers' Forum, where students share their work with peers
- Co-curricular social and recreational activities
Love DYWC!!! This camp draws a diverse crowd and everyone seems to find some amazing friends. Since I do not write creatively, DYWC is one of the few programs that offers journalism and nonfiction courses, a huge plus for me! I have spent two summers at DYWC and all of my teachers are incredibly energetic and passionate. The counselors here are amazing and create an incredibly warm environment. The non academic activities are vast, but HS students also have the oppourtunity to walk to 9th street in the evening, one of my favorite thigs about DYWC! I've both developed lifelong writig skills and made friends for life at this amazing place I call DYWC.
Camp Focus
Academic and Pre-College Camps: Creative Writing
Academic and Pre-College Camps: Gifted
Academic and Pre-College Camps: Math
Academic and Pre-College Camps: SAT Prep
All Activities
- Acting
- Arts and Crafts
- Music
- Performing Arts
- Photography and Video
- Theater
- General Sports
- General Academics
- Creative Writing
- Journalism
- Liberal Arts
- Other Academics
- Talent Show
- Team Building
- Food Allergies
- Physical Disabilities
- Field Trips
Registration
Registration begins December 2, 2019
Eligibility
Grades 6 – 11
Residential Dates
- Session I: June 14 - June 26, 2020
- Session II: June 28 - July 10, 2020
- Session III: July 12 - July 24, 2020
Residential Tuition
$3,700
Day Program Dates
- Session I: June 15 - 25, 2020
- Session II: June 29 - July 9, 2020
- Session III: July 13 - July 23, 2020
Day Program Tuition
$1,900
$2,400 (extended day)
