The Writers’ Express summer camp brings young people entering grades 5 to 9 out of the classroom and into sports, arts, and outdoor activities for a unique writing experience. While making masks, playing Ultimate Frisbee, and exploring some of Boston’s distinctive neighborhoods, campers discover the raw material for their daily writing exercises. We plan a wide range of experiences that spark their imaginations, provoke their opinions, and motivate them to express themselves clearly. Skilled writing teachers tailor their instruction through daily one-on-one conferences, written feedback, and drills in each camper’s journal. This individualized attention helps campers develop their personal writing voice and strengthen their mechanics. At the end of the program, each camper takes home a copy of The Writers’ Express Anthology– a collection of the campers’ polished pieces.

Camp Type:  Day Year Established: 1994 Gender: Coed Age of Campers: 9 to 17 years old Cost/Week: $501.00-$650.00/wk Religious Affiliation: Camp Owner(s): The Writers' Express, Inc. (nonprofit organization) Camp Director(s): Deborah Reck Nearest Large City: Boston, MA Off Season Rental: No

Camp Focus: Academic and Pre-College Camps: Creative Writing Academic and Pre-College Camps: General Academics Academic and Pre-College Camps: Journalism Arts Camps: Other Arts Special Accommodations: ADD, Asthma, Diabetic, Food Allergies,

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On the campus of Tufts University:

Session 1: July 10-July 21; Session 2: July 24-Aug 4

On the campus of Simmons College:

Session 1: July 10-July 21; Session 2: July 24-Aug 4; Session 3: Aug 7-Aug 18

Boston and Beyond (high school program): July 24-Aug 4

Writers in the Woods (Vermont camping trip): Aug 13-Aug 19