Stevenson Summer Writers' Workshop 2025

We offer three level of experiences at the Stevenson Summer Writers Workshop! Whether you're a middle school just discovering the joys of telling your own stories, a high schooler who loves to write and is looking to learn more, or a graduated senior ready for some one on one mentorship -- we're here for you!

All programs run Monday, July 7th - Friday, July 11th

Drop off begins at 8:30 am, Sructured Activities at 9:00am
Pick up Begins at 4:45pm, All students must be picked up by 5:00pm

Middle School Program Description:

We invite rising 6th-8th graders to spend one week discovering the joys of creative writing. We'll start to hone their skills by teaching them how to read like a writer, work through creative writing prompts, and learn some of the defining features of fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction. They'll work and play in small group writing workshops, working directly with Stevenson University’s creative writing faculty. When the weather allows, they'll also get to explore some of our easy on campus hiking trails, and no hike is complete without a journal and some creative ideas. Students will self-select work to be published in the program's literary magazine, and have the opportunity to perform their work or share their ideas with family and friends at the Showcase Event Friday afternoon.

Tuition: Tuition covers workshops, snacks, a keepsake, and all supplies for daily activities.

One Week (5 days): $375 Early registration; $450 after May 15th.

Sibling Discount: $300 for siblings (up to a $150 discount)

Stevenson University Employees receive a 50% discount. Please email [email protected] using your official Stevenson University email to request promo code.

Tuition Scholarship: There are a limited number of full and partial tuition scholarships available. Please visit our site to apply for scholarships.https://www.stevenson.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/english-language-literature/writing-camp/

Registration: Spaces will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. You will receive a registration receipt by email after submission. Additional information and material about Stevenson Summer Writers' Workshop will be sent to the email address that you provide during the registration process a few weeks prior to the start of camp.

Location: This year's workshop will be hosted in our new home on the Stevenson University Owings Mills Campus, 21117. Specific rooms and drop off location will be shared with the Welcome Materials.

Please contact Meagan Nyland, M.F.A. at [email protected] with any questions.

Thanks for your interest in Stevenson Summer Writers’ Workshop! We look forward to writing with you!

** Course Topics and the number of topics available are dependent on enrollment size and the specific faculty featured each year. In the event that the program is under-enrolled, a streamlined program adjusted to meet the specific needs of the enrolled students will be crafted and younger students may have the opportunity to work with older students where appropriate.

Drop off begins at 8:30 am, Sructured Activities at 9:00am
Pick up Begins at 4:45pm, All students must be picked up by 5:00pm

High School Program Description:

We invite rising 9th-12th graders to spend one week exploring fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction through small group writing workshops, working directly with Stevenson University’s creative writing faculty. Students will attend a multi-genre morning workshop, then participate in specialized afternoon workshops crafted by Stevenson faculty. Topics may include courses** such as flash fiction, found poetry, fan fiction, character development, screen-writing, interactive digital narratives, or fantasy. Students will additionally get editorial and design experience on the Workshop's student-crafted digital magazine and will present their work publicly at the conclusion of the Summer Writers' Workshop.(Publication of students' work is optional.) Our most popular program!

Tuition: Tuition covers workshops, snacks, a keepsake, and all supplies for daily activities.

One Week (5 days): $400 Early registration; $475 after May 15th.

Sibling Discount: $300 for siblings (up to a $175 discount)

Stevenson University Employees receive a 50% discount. Please email [email protected] using your official Stevenson University email to request promo code.

Tuition Scholarship: There are a limited number of full and partial tuition scholarships available. Please visit our site to apply for scholarships.https://www.stevenson.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/english-language-literature/writing-camp/

Registration: Spaces will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. You will receive a registration receipt by email after submission. Additional information and material about Stevenson Summer Writers' Workshop will be sent to the email address that you provide during the registration process a few weeks prior to the start of camp.

Location: This year's workshop will be hosted in our new home on the Stevenson University Owings Mills Campus, 21117. Specific rooms and drop off location will be shared with the Welcome Materials.

Please contact Meagan Nyland, M.F.A. at [email protected] with any questions.

Thanks for your interest in Stevenson Summer Writers’ Workshop! We look forward to writing with you!

** Course Topics and the number of topics available are dependent on enrollment size and the specific faculty featured each year. Typically, all students take a Multi-Genre Foundations Workshop each morning, followed by topics selected based on their personal preference mid-day and editorial and performance workshops in the late afternoon. Students are also divided by grade/age where appropriate. In the event that the program is under-enrolled, a streamlined program adjusted to meet the specific needs of the enrolled students will be crafted.

Schedule is set by faculty and student, but must be completed by July 11th, 2025. This program is available on 1-2 week basis.

Our Creative Bridge program is specially designed for seniors who have graduated high school and who are looking to prepare themselves for their creative future, be that the rigor of college writing or pursuing publication. The program is individualized to the students' needs and goals.

In this program, students work one on one with a specially selected faculty mentor to craft an individualized program to help improve their craft, prepare them for college level writing, and define their creative goals. Topics covered are based on an initial meeting with the student where the Mentor prepares topics, exercises, and homework based on the students' goals and interests.

The student will meet with their mentor for at least one hour each day and additionally spend 30-60 minutes each day on focused writing or research in the Stevenson Library. At the end of the week, the student is invited to present some of their work in the Stevenson Summer Writers' Workshop Showcase. They are also welcome to publish in literary magazine.

The Mentor assigns prompts, work, or goals for the student to complete between sessions. The mentor may share with student information about their own career path, as well as provide guidance, motivation, emotional support, and role modeling. This includes, help with exploring careers, setting goals, developing contacts, conducting proper research, improving craft, and/or identifying resources. The student and mentor will have access to all of the materials available through the Stevenson Library.

Tuition: Covers 1-2 weeks of meetings for a total of 5 hours of one on one mentoring per week. Students additionally are granted access to all of Stevenson University's library resources.

One Week (5 hours face to face hours, plus additional assignments and activities):
$500 Early registration; $550 after May 15th

Two Weeks (10 face to face hours, plus additional assingments and activities):
$850 Early Registration; $900 after May 15th

Location: For Summer 2023, these meetings may be conducted in person on the Owings Mills Campus or virtually over Microsoft Teams at the discretion of the student and mentor.

Registration: Spaces will be filled on a first come, first serve basis. You will receive a registration receipt by email after submission. Additional information and material about the program will be sent to the email address that you provide. Additional information about your student may be requested to pair them with the best mentor for the program.

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