The ins, outs, and roundabouts of
Summer 2025
Summer writing should be fun writing. Our summer schedule packed with camps and classes that will inspire young writers to pick up their pens and tell a new story or refine a work in progress.
Each writing class is tailored to its theme and the interests of the students enrolled. We might do individual writing prompts, collaborate on world building, or provide feedback on each others’ work. The overarching goal of every class is to help students build confidence in themselves and their writing capabilities.
The Wordshop’s writing classes teach craft and literary history while guiding students toward finding their own writerly voice.
Writing Classes
Most * writing classes meet for 90–120 minutes per day for five days in a row. (That’s why we call them a camp.)
*Please double-check class listings and the Calendar; there are a few anomalies.
At Mrs. Kristin’s book clubs, kids are taught to think critically about what they read; even the youngest book clubbers are introduced to the concepts of themes, symbols, figurative language, and voice.
Each session begins with a mini-lesson about a topic on which our discussion will focus, such as genre, themes, or symbols. Then we discuss, debate, and listen to our fellow club members’ ideas and interpretations. We’ll end every session with a quick round of “What are you reading?” and book recommendations for our friends.
A combination of instruction and discussion, book clubs explore the author’s intentions and the reader’s experience.
Book Clubs
Summer book clubs include three, one-hour sessions that meet approximately every three weeks.
Worried that your student will miss a class or two because of other commitments? It’s okay! Summer is wild, and we expect kids to miss class for other adventures. Don’t worry; Mrs. Kristin will make sure they get caught up.