Make Your Summer Count: Creative Writing
Brigham Young University: Writing Camps
Date: July & August
Application Date: Until full
Course Delivery: In person
Tuition: $89-$749
Running from July through August, these diverse camps offer something for every writing interest and skill level, led by experienced instructors who provide personalized guidance to help you take your creativity and storytelling abilities to the next level. Whether you're a beginner exploring your voice or an experienced young writer ready to refine your craft, you'll develop essential writing skills, build lasting friendships with fellow writers, and immerse yourself completely in the world of literature and creative expression while bringing those stories you've always dreamed of telling to vivid life. Unleash your passion for writing at BYU's inspiring summer writing camps, designed for aspiring authors who dream of crafting epic novels, beautiful poetry, gripping short stories, insightful blogs, or entertaining plays in a fun and supportive creative environment.
Denison University: Reynolds Young Writers Workshop
Date: June
Application Date: March
Course Delivery: In person
Tuition: $1,500
Join the prestigious Reynolds Young Writers Workshop at Denison University, an energizing 8-day intensive program designed for motivated high school juniors and seniors who are passionate about writing and eager to connect with a close-knit community of literary-minded peers. For nearly three decades, this acclaimed workshop has brought together dedicated young writers on Denison's beautiful campus in the charming village of Granville, Ohio, creating lasting friendships and mentorships within a supportive creative environment at one of the nation's leading liberal arts colleges. Each June, participants immerse themselves in intensive writing sessions, workshops, and literary discussions while building connections with fellow writers who share their dedication to the craft, all within the inspiring academic atmosphere of a top-tier university that has been nurturing young literary talent for generations.
Indiana University: High School Journalism Institute
Date: July
Application Date: March
Course Delivery: In person
Tuition: $515
The High School Journalism Institute invites passionate student journalists from rising freshmen through rising college freshmen to Indiana University's campus for an intensive week-long program focused on comprehensive skill development across all areas of journalism, from documentary filmmaking to sports reporting and professional editing. This immersive experience combines small-group classes, individualized instruction, and engaging large-group lectures with evening activities designed to connect you with fellow journalism enthusiasts, award-winning advisers, and industry professionals who share your passion for storytelling and media excellence. Throughout the week, participants produce compelling work while building lasting relationships with peers and mentors, gaining hands-on experience in cutting-edge journalism techniques, and developing the technical skills and professional networks essential for success in today's dynamic media landscape.
Ithaca College: IthAca Young Writers Institute
Date: July & August
Application Date: Until full
Course Delivery: In person
Tuition: $3,900-$5,480
The Ithaca Writers Institute brings together promising high school student writers to celebrate, study, and practice the creation of literature in the legendary town that has inspired Pearl S. Buck, Toni Morrison, Kurt Vonnegut, E.B. White, Vladimir Nabokov, and countless other literary giants who have called Ithaca home for over a century. This immersive program provides an authentic college atmosphere through a distinguished faculty member from Ithaca College's Department of Writing, supported by the department's most talented undergraduates, delivering a curriculum that mirrors the college's own unique approach to literary education. Set in a town so rich with literary history that downtown Tioga Street earned the nickname "Writer's Block," students will hone their craft in the same inspiring environment where famous authors found their muses, laying the foundation for a successful life of writing while experiencing firsthand what it means to be part of Ithaca's extraordinary literary legacy.
polyphony Lit: Summer Editing Apprenticeship
Date: May, June, July & August
Application Date: Until full
Course Delivery: Online
Tuition: $349-$549
The Summer Editing Apprenticeship offers rising 9th-12th-grade students a transformative five-week part-time online program that develops advanced knowledge in literary editing while preparing participants for senior editorial roles at Polyphony Lit or their high school literary magazines. This comprehensive program connects students with a vibrant global community of peer writers and readers through engaging asynchronous training modules, dynamic live lectures, collaborative group discussions, and hands-on weekly assignments that include responding to actual author submissions to Polyphony Lit. More than just technical skill development, this apprenticeship allows students to develop and celebrate their unique editorial voices in a fun and rewarding environment, building the expertise and confidence needed to shape literary works while fostering meaningful connections with fellow young literary enthusiasts from around the world.
Or…If none of these are right for you
Sigma Scholars:
Date: Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter Cohorts
Application Date: November 1st (Winter Cohort)
Course Delivery: Online
Tuition: Varies by program and scope, reach out for more info!
Sigma Scholars is our flagship research program, allowing students to create research that adds to the body of knowledge within the field of their interest. With dozens of PhD candidates and professors in our network, no matter what a student is interested in, we find a mentor that can guide their learning! From their first taste of the research world to researching with Ivy League professors and year-long in-depth fellowships, our program provides opportunities for students to not only delve deeper into their interests, but to develop valuable skills while doing so. Included are our proprietary Research Bootcamp, Writing Specialists, and publication support—all while our consultants ensure that their work weaves into the larger narrative of their applications and academic development.
