Writing Camps
THE INDIANA WRITING PROJECT offers programming in the summer and throughout the academic year for youth in grades 4-12 who are interested in opportunities to write and have fun with some of the most engaging teachers in the local area.
What is Writing Camp?
At Writing Camps, students
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improve their writing skills,
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meet new friends,
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become published authors, and
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celebrate their writing with friends and family!
Creative Writing Camp
One of the camps we offer each summer is our Creative Writing Camp. In this camp, students learn from experienced and effective classroom teachers. They participate in a creative workshop experience writing stories, poems, and more, focusing on the power of word choice, voice, organization, sentence fluency, organization, and presentation. Students develop their writing skills as they spend time immersed in the writing process and receive personalized feedback through participation in peer response groups, teacher conferences and author's chair.
Who should attend?
Students of any writing ability can attend. Our summer camps are open to students who will be entering grades 3-12 in the fall.
Where are camps held?
Camps are held in-person on Ball State's campus. Camp will take place indoors and outside, at various locations about campus. However, drop off and pick up will always be at the same location.
What will my student need to bring?
Camp is usually be BYOD - Bring Your Own Device (laptop/tablet), and campers will need to bring a backpack and water bottle each day. We will provide notebooks and pencils. Please reach out if bringing a device is an issue for your camper, as we don't want this to deter anyone from attending. You can email IWP at iwp@bsu.edu
Policies
Cancellations
Indiana Writing Project reserves the right to cancel any workshop or class because of insufficient enrollment or other unforeseen circumstances. If camp is cancelled, students are notified before the scheduled starting date, and registration fees will be refunded.
Refund policy
No amount will be refunded once a student attends at least one session of camp.
2026 Saturday Sessions Writing Camp
We are excited to offer three Saturday Sessions this fall for students in grades 3-12. All sessions are led by local K-12 teachers and encourage students to have fun while writing and collaborating with other young writers.
Spooky Stories, Oct. 17
Saturday, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Writing Center, Robert Bell bldg, Ball State campus
For students in grades 3-12
Writing Dialogue, Nov. 7
Saturday, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Writing Center, Robert Bell bldg, Ball State campus
For students in grades 3-12
Holiday Greeting Cards, Dec. 5
Saturday, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Center for Innovation and Collaboration, Ball State campus
For students in grades 3-12
All Saturday sessions are free, but pre-registration is required.
