University of Pittsburgh - Young Writers Institute
Resource Name:University of Pittsburgh - Young Writers Institute
address
230 South Bouquet Street, University of Pittsburgh, WWPH 5318, Pittsburgh, PA 15260
Eligibility
Any student entering grades 5 through 11
Hours
Summer program runs Monday through Friday, 8:00am to noon
Call for details of school year programming.
Visit website for camp dates.
(412) 624-6557
Voice
Application process
Visit intake website to register.
Fees
Fees vary by program. Scholarships are available on a limited basis, but a minimum fee of $25 is required.
Service area
Allegheny, PA
Beaver, PA
Butler, PA
Fayette, PA
Greene, PA
Lawrence, PA
Washington, PA
Westmoreland, PA
Other Information
Age Group
- Adolescents/Teens (13-17)
Focus Population
- Students
Summer and school-year workshops for elementary and high school students to explore writing in a variety of genres, including creative nonfiction, fiction, and poetry. Includes free-writing exercises, reading work aloud in response groups, visiting writers and field trips, and opportunities for revision through multiple drafts.
Providing organization
University of Pittsburgh
Offers undergraduate, graduate, and continuing education programs, as well as programs to serve the local community.