Academic & Creative Writing Summer Camps

Building Strong Thinkers Through Powerful Writing

Writing is at the heart of academic success across the humanities, sciences, and beyond. Education Unlimited’s writing summer camps for students entering 4th through 12th grade help develop analytical reasoning, academic writing skills, and creative storytelling experience. From our flagship Emerging Writers Institute exploring fiction, nonfiction, and poetry, to our A+ Summer Programs for middle and high schoolers, which focus on critical reading and writing skills, our educational summer camp programs are designed to support students at every stage of their academic journey.

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Writing Summer Programs at a Glance

• Grade Level: Rising 4-12 (Grade after summer)
• Available options: Commuter, Residential, or Online camps
• Duration: 5 days online camps; 6 days in-person (middle school); 7 days in-person (high school)

Emerging Writers Institute

Learning Outcomes

• Explore storytelling fundamentals, including character development and plot progression.
• Discover how to read like a writer through engaging reading exercises and analysis.
• Understand how to give and receive constructive feedback.
• Prepare work for submission to professional youth publications.

A+ Summer Program

Learning Outcomes

• Build and refine foundational academic skills, including critical reading and argumentative writing.
• Engage in thought-provoking discussions that inspire critical thinking.
• Use evidence to support a strong, well-written thesis.
• Foster creativity, collaboration, and confidence through writing.

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FAQs

What makes Education Unlimited’s writing summer camps unique?
We take pride in offering a highly personalized, academically challenging experience for students looking to hone their writing skills. Through workshops, small-group seminars, and one-on-one mentoring, students develop their craft and engage in creative exploration.

What age do students have to be to attend camp?
Our Emerging Writers Institute summer program is designed for students entering grades 4 through 12, and our A+ Summer Camps are for rising 6th through 12th graders.

Do you offer residential camps?
Yes. Our academic and creative writing camps are offered with commuter, residential, and online options. With our residential writing summer camps, students live on the campuses of prestigious universities and learn from esteemed instructors, helping prepare them for life beyond high school.

Testimonials

"My daughter's experience at Emerging Writers was beyond her expectations. She came back with so much enthusiasm for the written word — her self-confidence and understanding of her strengths and weaknesses only serve to make her a better writer. The quality of the staff was superb. Having such wonderfully educated and enthusiastic teachers made this program such a success."
–Rosalba G., Emerging Writers Institute parent

“I attended the creative writing summer camp through Education Unlimited at UC Berkeley a few years ago, and it was an amazing experience that I will never forget. Every day there were different activities, like going to a live poetry slam and doing a photo scavenger hunt."
–Erin K. Emerging Writers Institute participant

“I'm fifteen years old and went to my first overnight camp this year at Stanford with the A+ Summer High School program. I have to say that it was the most amazing experience of my life! I learned so much in the areas of logic, reading, and writing. My writing has improved greatly through this experience, which several teachers have noticed."
–Hanna F., A+ Summer High School participant

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