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Youth Writing Camp a multi-day “unschooled” writing workshop for youth in grades 5-12 Office of Continuing Education 204 Culbertson Hall PO Box 172200 Montana State University Bozeman, MT 59717-2200 July 9–13, 2018 9am to 3pm Montana State University YWP Believes that Student Writing Can Offer... d talented youth time and space to be themselves d d real and unaffected responses d d adults time to listen, pause, listen, and pause again d d encouragement d d candid responses d d inspiration d d information d d hope d Student Thoughts on Writing "I find it rewarding when writing all comes together and you feel the sense of 'ahh that is so awesome!'" ~Nomi "My advice to writers young and old is to never give up so you can be a better writer." ~Anna Marie "Imagine trying to build a Lego tower, blindfolded with oven mitts on, while someone keeps knocking it over and shouting instructions at you in a foreign language— this is writing. And I LOVE the challenge!" ~Grace "My favorite part about writing is meeting the main character for the first time." ~Noah
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YWP Believes that Student Writing Can Offer...
d talented youth time and space to be themselves d
d real and unaffected responses dd adults time to listen, pause,
listen, and pause again dd encouragement d
d candid responses dd inspiration d
d information dd hope d
Student Thoughts on Writing
"I find it rewarding when writing all comes together and you feel the sense of
'ahh that is so awesome!'"~Nomi
"My advice to writers young and old is to never give up so you can be a better writer."
~Anna Marie
"Imagine trying to build a Lego tower, blindfolded with oven mitts on, while
someone keeps knocking it over and shouting instructions at you in a foreign language—this is writing. And I LOVE the challenge!"
~Grace
"My favorite part about writing is meeting the main character for the first time."
~Noah
Youth Writing Camp July 9-13, 2018
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Mail this form and payment to:MSU Continuing, Professional and Lifelong Learning, 128 Barnard Hall • PO Box 173860 • Bozeman, MT 59717-3860Phone: 406-994-6550 [email protected]
The Yellowstone Writing Project's Youth Writing Camp is a multi-day "unschooled" writing workshop for youth entering grades 5-12. Campers will write in multiple genres and share their writing within a community of peers facilitated by licensed educators—the Yellowstone Writing Project teacher consultants.The program includes walking field trips, writing games, and guidance and feedback throughout the writing process. The camp is led by Yellowstone Writing Project (YWP) Teachers and Jr. Counselors.A Friday evening showcase (July 13, 6:30 to 8p.m.) allows you to join your child and the Yellowstone Writing Project Team to celebrate their creative writing. Refreshments will be provided.
About Yellowstone Writing ProjectBased in the Department of English at Montana State University, the Yellowstone Writing Project is comprised of teachers who write and writers who teach. YWP offers teachers immersive professional development experiences, hosts an annual writing conference, and sustains a community of writers. YWP celebrates student writing and students as authors, particularly with the Youth Writing Camp and Big Sky Country Fair writing competition.
Cost$225 (until April 27, 2018); $250 after April 27, 2018Please pay with Visa, Mastercard, or Discover.
Refunds and CancellationsA $50 administrative fee will be charged on all refunds before the camp starts. Once the camp starts, there will be no refunds.
What to Bring:• Lunch• Snacks• Water bottle• Your favorite writing utensil
We Will Provide:• Journal• Extra writing utensils• T-shirt
For More InformationCall (406) 994-6550 or (866) 540-5660 (toll free) or e-mail [email protected]://eu.montana.edu/YWP
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