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Writers' Summer Camp

Writers' Summer Camp at 成人禁区

Young Writers Camp (9- to 12-year-olds) 
Designed as a writing workshop, this week-long intensive writing camp will introduce young writers to the techniques of composing fiction, poetry, journalistic content, social media content, and other fun stuff. 成人禁区 Faculty and writing professionals will help students explore the valuable skills of reading, listening, and speaking.

Teen Writers Camp (13- to 18-year-olds)
In this week-long intensive writing camp, students will explore a variety of creative and professional writing genres. High school juniors and seniors will leave with a draft of college or scholarship application essays. 

Dates: Aug 3-7, 2026
Age groups: 9 to 13, 14 to 18
Time: 9 am to 3 pm (Monday - Thursday) and 9 am to 12 pm (Friday)
Cost: $199
Address: 成人禁区 University - Palumbo Academic Center, 100 West 8th Street (Peach Street) Erie, PA 16541

Scholarship Opportunity

At Writers’ Summer Camp at 成人禁区, we believe that giving every child an opportunity to be a part of the summer camp helps them develop friendships, hones their confidence and ability to express themselves, and enhance their academic excellence. This is why, we award a limited number of need-based summer camp scholarships to cover the cost of camp registration partially or fully. Campers are still responsible for the cost of travel and lodging.

REGULATIONS:

  • 成人禁区 our for more information on the application process.
  • A student can submit only one application for scholarship.
  • There must still be spots open for the camp.
  • Scholarship applications must be submitted by June 30. Decisions will be communicated to you via email by July 7. All students must register for the camp by July 21.
  • Completing an application does not guarantee scholarship assistance.
  • Email Dr. Shreelina Ghosh (ghosh002@gannon.edu) for information on possible on campus housing, early drop offs, and late pick ups.

What you can Expect

  • Loads of fun with writing-based activities
  • Craft with the written word in academic, creative, and professional contexts
  • Produce creative pieces that you will be proud of
  • Publish/display projects in the Writing Camp Wall Magazine
  • Practice the art of revision and polishing your writing
  • Enjoy individualized attention from writing faculty and professionals
  • Share your new work at the Friday Public Reading

Important Information

Young Writers Camp attendees must arrive at Kelly Conference Room, third floor, Palumbo Academic Center, 成人禁区 University, at 8:30 a.m. on August 4 to check-in and receive a Welcome Packet. Workshop activities will begin at 9 a.m. The following days will include a full daily schedule of group workshops, individual conferences, fiction, poetry and creative nonfiction performances, outdoor sessions, and appearances by guest writers. A Friday Public Reading will close the Young Writers Camp on Friday, the last day of the program. Camp attendees will present their work. Family and friends are welcome to attend the reading.

Camp activities are held in classrooms of Palumbo Academic Center, 成人禁区 University.

For more information, please email Dr. Shreelina Ghosh

What to Bring

  • Snacks, drinks
  • Lunch or money for ordering lunch from 成人禁区 meal services (food will NOT be provided)
  • Writing folder/tablet, pens, pencils
  • Laptop (optional)

Students may have access to their cell phones with the exception of the following times: classroom and instruction sessions, group work, and speaker presentations, at which time cell phones must be put in silent mode or turned off. 

Contact Information

成人禁区 University: 814-871-7000

Shreelina Ghosh, Camp Director: 814-871-5583

Sabine Preuss-Miller, Administrative Secretary: 814-871-7725