YouthWrite Camps
YouthWrite is a safe place to take artistic and creative risks in a supportive atmosphere. Young writers have a voice at YouthWrite! Young writers matter at YouthWrite!
An Important Note on COVID-19:
YouthWrite Society Canada remains committed to the safety and health of our youth participants and employees. We continue to closely monitor the COVID-19 situation and are committed to the safety and health of our youth participants and employees. We continue to follow the guidelines and recommendations of Alberta Health Services and the Public Health Agency of Canada. YouthWrite recognizes this is an evolving situation and will make updates to this statement as information from Alberta Health Services becomes available.
Please note that if further restrictions are recommended, YouthWrite's camps will move online or to some form of hybrid delivery. We thank you for your patience during this turbulent time.
Keep scrolling down to find links to our Elbow River and River Valley Camp applications!
We have three incredible camps coming up in Summer 2022! Our theme this year? Truth is Stranger than Fiction (or vice versa)!
Why Sign Up?
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Not Just About Writing!YouthWrite is about writing, but also so much more:
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Use your passion for writing and apply for a scholarship from our list of available scholarships & grants.
July 3 - July 8, 2022
Day or Overnight Camp For Ages 12-14
An unforgettable experience for creative youth, spending time with quality instructors and other talented peers discussing ideas and sharing their work.
July 10 - July 15, 2022
Day or Overnight Camp For Ages 15-19
An unforgettable experience for creative youth, spending time with quality instructors and other talented peers discussing ideas and sharing their work.
July 3 - July 8, 2022
Day Camp For Ages 8-13
A unique opportunity for kids to expand their writing horizons. Campers will receive guidance from published authors and learn writing techniques for specific genres.
Join us during spring break for a day camp for young writers, live at the Bennett Centre in Edmonton's river valley!
Winter WordPlay 2023
For Ages 10+ daycamp 12+ overnight
An unforgettable experience for creative writers to spend time with quality instructors and other talented peers discussing ideas and sharing their work.
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Drawn to Character 2022 - Unhallowed Halloween LARP
**For Ages 10-17
A workshop for Role-Players to work with quality instructors and other talented peers, developing characters by writing and role playing.