Dates: Monday-Thursday 6/24/24-6/27/24
Time: 9 - 11 am (PT) // 12 - 2 pm (ET)
Ages: 9-14

In this course, we will read and write memoir and personal essays—in short form. Together, we will read vignettes, flash essays, and excerpts of longer work and consider how they work. We will ask questions about the ethical aspects of writing nonfiction: What if my mom reads it? What if I hurt someone's feelings? What if my memory is "wrong"? And—most importantly—we will experiment in the form with daily in-class writing prompts, sharing our work in a supportive, fun community.
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Stone Soup and Society of Young Inklings are both nonprofit organizations, and part of our collaborative mission is to celebrate the full, vibrant diversity of youth writers' voices and stories.

To apply for a scholarship, visit this link.

To donate in support of scholarships, visit this link.

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Instructor Bio:

For seven years, Emma Wood was Editor in Chief of Stone Soup. She is the author of the poetry collection The Real World (BlazeVOX books, 2022) and the translator of A Failed Performance (Plays Inverse, 2018). Her poems and essays have appeared or are forthcoming in The American Poetry Review, ZYZZYVA, Fence, jubilat, DIAGRAM, The Colorado Review, and BOAAT, among others. She holds an MFA from the Iowa Writers' Workshop and a PhD in Literature from the University of California Santa Cruz.

She currently lives with her husband, their two young children, and two aging dogs in Ohio. You can read more about her on her personal website.

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Cancellation Policy:

Camp transfers or full refunds will be given for cancellations requested one week or more before the camp start date. For cancellation requests received less than one week before the camp start date, you may choose to transfer to another camp or receive a refund minus registration fees of up to $20.

Minimum enrollment: 6
Maximum enrollment: 20

Should minimum enrollment not be met, we will contact you to offer a full refund or other learning experience in exchange. 

Please contact us at info@younginklings.org with any questions.

Dates: Monday-Thursday 7/8/24-7/11/24
Time: 1 - 3 pm (PT) // 4 - 6 pm (ET)
Ages: 9-12

As writers, we are each unique magic makers when we bring our ideas to the page. There has never been a writer or creator exactly like you or who approaches a story in the same way. This is your BIG MAGIC! 

In this camp, we will work on your creative skills (or writing magical powers) that give you the ability to find ways to persevere when you’re feeling stuck, help your reader to connect with your characters (both protagonists and antagonists), see the beauty in any piece of writing, effectively communicate powerful messages or what you are most passionate about through the written word, and discover new and fresh perspectives when a story seems to be losing its way. 

This camp is for you if you love to find new ways to ignite and expand your creativity. Campers will leave after our sessions with a new writer’s toolkit that helps their own BIG MAGIC to shine! Our engagement schedule will include writing dares and prompts, games and activities, peer breakout groups and dedicated writing deep dives.

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Stone Soup and Society of Young Inklings are both nonprofit organizations, and part of our collaborative mission is to celebrate the full, vibrant diversity of youth writers' voices and stories.

To apply for a scholarship, visit this link.

Born and raised on islands in New York and Rhode Island, Travis Greenlee has always pulled his creative inspiration from the outdoor world. He says that “nature feeds my own innate sense of wonder.” A teacher in humanities and outdoor education for over 20 years, working with kids from pre-K through Middle School, Travis jumps at every opportunity to support kids with their creative expression. Whether it be through music, visual art, creative writing, nature engagement, or design thinking, helping a child find and connect to their authentic voice is Travis’ wheelhouse. As the Young Inklings Membership Facilitator, his interests and expertise come together to provide an engaging experience for our member community. Travis has a BA and teaching degree in English Language Arts from Hobart & William Smith Colleges. He is also the founder of Parent Sidekick, a parent and family coaching and support company. When not gallivanting outside, Travis can be found writing children’s stories, songwriting, designing hands-on family games, and adventuring wi  ________________________

Cancellation Policy:

Camp transfers or full refunds will be given for cancellations requested one week or more before the camp start date. For cancellation requests received less than one week before the camp start date, you may choose to transfer to another camp or receive a refund minus registration fees of up to $20.

Minimum enrollment: 6
Maximum enrollment: 20

Should minimum enrollment not be met, we will contact you to offer a full refund or other learning experience in exchange. 

Please contact us at info@younginklings.org with any questions.