Curriculum
Education Unlimited’s Emerging Writers Institute for high schoolers is designed around MFA-style workshops, daily writing practice, peer critiques, and personalized instructor feedback. The program includes three scheduled learning blocks: Read Like a Writer; Write Like a Reader, Genre Exploration, and Writers Block.
- Read Like a Writer; Write Like a Reader: Students read mentor texts, participate in generative writing exercises, and work on character development, storytelling, and other literary techniques.
- Genre Exploration: Students read various literary sub-genres, including science fiction, thrillers, mysteries, and more, and practice writing in these different styles.
- Writers Block: Students focus on their selected major (short story, poetry, or nonfiction), honing their writing through a capstone project. where students work on their capstone piece, have one on one conferences with their instructor, and workshop their piece with peers.
By the end of this creative writing summer camp, students will have expanded their writing portfolio with a publication-ready piece, gained confidence through sharing their work with peers and writing professionals, and developed practical techniques for writing beyond high school.
FAQs
What makes this one of the best summer writing programs for high school students?
Our creative writing summer programs emphasize writing as a creative process rather than a set of rules or formulas. Students are encouraged to discover and develop their own unique voices through daily writing, revision, and constructive feedback from accomplished instructors. With small workshop sizes and a rigorous curriculum that mirrors university creative writing programs, motivated high school students gain practical writing and editing experience that will serve them in college and beyond.
How is this creative writing summer camp different from a traditional English class?
Rather than focusing on grades or standardized assignments, our creative writing camps for teens emphasize the process and craft of writing. Students spend their time creating original work, participating in collaborative workshops, and receiving one-on-one feedback from experienced instructors and professional writers.
Who are the instructors for the Emerging Writers Institute creative writing summer camp?
Education Unlimited’s summer writing camps for high school students are taught by experienced writers, educators, and creative writing professionals who are passionate about mentoring young authors. Instructors guide students through every stage of the creative process while fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment.