Creative Writing Workshops

at Four Winds School July 6th to August 13th

Four Winds School offers a summer program for kids who love to write. Students spend the mornings writing together. After working silently in a comfortable spot, they come together to share their stories and poems. Though students are never required to read aloud, most choose to share. The group observes a few basic rules to assure that writers feel comfortable and respected. Writers get useful and supportive feedback and find that listening to their peers is as engaging as writing their own stories. At the same time students build community and trust through sharing their stories and taking risks together.

Students spend as much of the afternoon outside as the weather permits. Some choose to write in their journals in a shady spot or to illustrate their work. There is also time to play games, hike, swim, and to enjoy the warm summer days.

Click here to read students' poetry.

AGES: 10 to 14
DATES: Session 1 July 6-16, 2010;
              Session 2 July 20-30, 2010;
              Session 3 August 3-13
TIME: Tuesday through Friday, 9:00 to 3:00
LOCATION: Four Winds School Gill, Massachusetts
COST: $375 for one session, $350 for additional two-week sessions

Please call (413) 863-8055 or email for an application.