University of Pittsburgh - Young Writers Institute

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

https://www.wpwp.pitt.edu/offerings/youth

[email protected]

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

Description

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.

What's Here

Day Camps Recreational/Leisure/Arts Instruction Youth Enrichment Programs Summer Camps Special Interest Camps

Providing organization

University of Pittsburgh

Offers undergraduate, graduate, and continuing education programs, as well as programs to serve the local community.