2026 Summer Writing Camp

The 2026 Summer Writing Camp invites writers of all ages to write, explore, and share their work. The day will include workshops led by local writers and a guided tour with naturalist, Emily Greve. Lunch will be provided.

Schedule:

10:00-11:00 Open Critique

Share, listen and provide feedback with the group on previously written work

11:00-Noon Session Wren

-Poetry writing with Philip Terman

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-Prose writing with RW Franklin

12:00-12:45 Lunch

Lunch will be provided

12:45-1:45 Optional Trail Walk

Ecology trail walk with naturalist Emily Greve

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Indoor writing activity

2:00-3:00 Session Red Fox

Poetry writing with Ben Gulyas

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Prose writing with Cherise Benton

Who can attend:

All ages are welcome, and will be writing together. Kids under the age of 12 should be accompanied by an adult.

What to bring:

Your preferred writing equipment (notebook, pen, device)

Walking shoes for easy hike with naturalist Emily Greve (optional)

6 copies of a poem or single page of prose for the 10:00 workshop with other writers. Start your day with some fresh ideas. (You are welcome to come and listen, or sleep an extra hour and come for the 11:00 session)

Where to park:

The large parking lot by Ford Nature Center. The education building is the smaller brick building beyond the nature center. We will be in the upstairs and downstairs rooms. There is no elevator, but the curved sidewalk provides an accessible entrance to both stories.