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Creative Writing Camp WITS + Rice University

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In partnership with Rice University’s School Literacy and

Culture, WITS offers the acclaimed Creative Writing

Camp at nine Houston campuses for students entering

K-12 grades in fall 2016. Creative Writing Camp pairs

talented, professional authors with experienced

classroom teachers for a high-quality summer program

that feeds the imagination.

Two-week program; 40 hours of instruction $495 per student ; $445 sibling discount

Extended care available at St. Francis Episcopal School campus Register online @ witshouston.org/camp

June 6-16 Travis Elementary M-Th | 8:30-1:30 PM K-6

June 6-17 Oak Forest Elementary M-F | 8:30-12:30 PM K-6

June 13-23 Meadow Wood Elementary M-Th | 8:30-1:30 PM K-6

June 13-23 Wilder Elementary M-Th | 8:30-1:30 PM K-6

June 13-24 Rice University M-F | 9-1 PM 7-12

June 13-24 Brazos Bend Elementary M-F | 8:30-12:30 PM K-6

June 13-24 St. Mark’s Episcopal School M-F | 8:30-12:30 PM K-8

June 13-24 TH Rogers School M-F | 8:30-12:30 PM K-8

June 20-July 1 St. Francis Episcopal School M-F | 8:30-12:30 PM K-8

WritingCamp

WITS + University of Houston

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In partnership with the University of Houston-Downtown, WITS offers one-week, full-day courses at five Houston-area locations. WritingCamp is the place for young writers looking to find or develop their voices.

One-week program; 35 hours of instruction $249-$315

Extended care available at select locations Register online @ witshouston.org/camp

UH-Downtown M-F | 9-4 PM

June 6-10 June 13-17 June 20-24 June 27-July 1 July 5-8 July 11-15

Grades 2-6 Grades 7-12 Grades 2-6 Grades 7-12 Grades 2-6 Grades 2-6

UH-Clear Lake M-F | 8:30-3 PM

June 6-10 June 13-17 June 20-24 July 11-15

Grades 10-12 Grades 4-6 Grades 7-10 Grades 7-12

St. Thomas More Parish School M-F | 9-4 PM

June 6-10 June 13-17 June 20-24 June 27-July 1 July 5-8 July 11-15

Grades 2-6 Grades 7-12 Grades 2-6 Grades 7-12 Grades 2-6 Grades 2-6

Trent InternationalE School M-F | 9-4 PM

June 6-10 June 3-17 June 20-24 June 27-July 1 July 5-8 July 11-15

Grades 7-12 Grades 2-3 Grades 4-6 Grades 7-12 Grades 2-3 Grades 4-6

Faith West School M-F | 9-4 PM

June 6-10 June 13-17 June 20-24 June 27-July 1 July 5-8 July 11-15

Grades 2-6 Grades 4-6, 10-12 Grades 2-3, 7-10 Grades 7-12 Grades 2-6 Grades 2-6

Heart of the Summer WITS + Duchesne Academy

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In partnership with Duchesne Academy’s Heart of the Summer Program,

WITS offers two-week creative writing summer sessions in June and July

for 1st-8th grade boys and girls. Students work with a professional writer,

and the low teacher-student ratios ensure individual attention. Through

grade-level appropriate activities such as writing stories, poetry, essays,

and plays, children develop new skills, stretch their creativity, and enjoy

inspiration and mentoring from professional writers. The workshops end

with culminating events and published anthologies. Non-Duchesne families

are welcome to attend.

Two-week program; 30 hours of instruction Cost TBD Extended care available; students may register for several care

options or other workshops in the afternoon at an additional cost.

Register online @ witshouston.org/camp

June 20– July 1 M-F |9-12 PM Grades 1-6

July 11-22 M-F |9-12 PM Grades 1-8

July 18-29 M-F |9-12 PM Grades 1-8

Camp WITS WITS + Jewish Community Center

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In partnership with the Evelyn Rubenstein Jewish

Community Center Summer Camp, WITS provides a

two-week camp, helping 1st and 2nd grade students

develop strong writing skills. At Camp WITS, students

take part in hands-on activities that garner an

understanding and command of writing, utilizing

engaging exercises and lessons. Students use

knowledge and abilities to create an anthology of short stories and poems.

After-care is available for a full-day camp experience combining a morning of

WITS with an afternoon of camp activities. ERJCC membership is required to

participate in camp programs

Two-week program; 30 hours of instruction $425 half day (must be a member of the JCC; you can purchase

a membership through the registration process) Extended care available; students may register for several care

options or other workshops in the afternoon at an additional cost.

Register online @ witshouston.org/camp

July 25-August 5 M-F | 9-12 PM Grades 1-2