Summer Writing Camps

Registration for Writing Camp now open!

Middle School Camp: Grades 5-8
8:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m.
located at UAB School of Education

5/28-5/31 ($150) Fantastic! (The first week is Tuesday-Friday)
6/3-6/7 ($175) Hometown History
6/10-6/14 ($175) Wild about Animals
6/17-6/21 ($165) ArtSpeak

Required ($50) Registration Fee

WEEK 1: Fantastic!
If you're a fan of fantasies, this week is for you. Everyone will have a chance to share excerpts from favorite fantasies, so you'll discover new authors and build your reading list. But you'll also uncover the keys to writing a fabulous fantasy. Throughout the week, we'll use the writing workshop method: study the writing we admire; learn lessons and tips on developing setting, character, and plot; and spend lots of time writing and critiquing so you can create your own world and the stories that take place there.

WEEK 2: Hometown History
This week, we delve into the history of Birmingham. You'll head to the original Birmingham Library to research the beginnings of our city, and then take a tour of some of our city's oldest sites. Using a variety of tech tools—including Glogster and PhotoStory—you'll develop a presentation of your findings.

WEEK 3: Wild about Animals
Writing about facts shouldn't be boring! This week you'll take a field trip to the Birmingham Zoo to research, observe, and photograph animals. Back at UAB, you'll continue your research and then turn those facts into a kid-friendly visitors' guide and exhibit signage. Note: Requires drop-off and pick-up at the Birmingham Zoo one day.

WEEK 4: ArtSpeak
Have you ever heard a painting speak? Seen colors as you listen to music? Found poetry in dance? During this week, we'll let the arts—everything from paintings and sculptures, to classical and modern music and dance—inspire our poetry and stories. You'll stretch your creativity as observer, participant, and creator of these arts, and then write the thoughts they awaken in you.

High School Camp: Grades 9-12
9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
located at UAB School of Education

Writing for the ACT: June 3-7,2013
Writing a College Admission Essay: June 10-14,2013

ACT Writing- $150
Writing a College Essay- $150
Lunch (optional)- $20
Parking- $5
Required ($50) Registration Fee

Writing For the ACT:
Learn strategies to write effectively for the writing on demand required by the ACT. During this seminar, you will practice writing under timed pressure and receive feedback from experienced instructors who will conference with you about your writing. In addition to the practice, teachers will discuss an individual improvement plan to assist you with your writing. Some at-home work may be required in order to maximize the in-class experience.

Writing A College Admission Essay:
As you prepare to complete college applications, learn more about how to write essays that reflect who you are and inform the reader about your strengths. Gain insight from college admission counselors and experienced instructors about your writing. In addition to the in-class work, some at-home work may be required in order to maximize the learning experience.