Fuel Your Passion for Writing This Summer!
Whether you’re eager to develop an already-awakened interest or want to sharpen your writing skills, our middle school summer program is the perfect place to grow as a writer. Join us for fun, guided workshops that inspire creativity, strengthen your voice, and build confidence in every type of writing.
Grades 6–8
In this fun and inspiring program, middle school students will learn key writing skills like adding vivid details, using poetic language, crafting with punctuation, and finding their unique voice to make their writing come alive. Students will practice close reading and work on revising their stories or poems with guidance from talented instructors who share their passion for writing.
Designed to spark creativity and imagination, this program helps middle schoolers discover and develop their natural talents. Our dedicated teachers make writing an exciting adventure that students will enjoy for life.
At the end of the program, students have the opportunity to share their favorite work in a special reading event, welcoming friends and family to celebrate their creativity!
Typical Day
9:30am – 10:00am
Warm-up
We’ll start each day with warm-up activities designed to spark creativity and help us get to know ourselves as writers, setting a positive and thoughtful tone for the work ahead.
10:00 – 12pm
Morning Session
Each day begins with free-writes inspired by the previous day’s lesson, giving students a chance to reflect, experiment, and warm up their creativity. The morning session then moves into guided, genre-based instruction, where students explore different styles of writing with direct support from instructors. This is followed by independent practice time, allowing writers to develop their ideas at their own pace. A morning break offers time to recharge before we head out for outside explorations or visits—experiences specifically chosen to spark imagination, deepen understanding, and inspire fresh writing throughout the week.
12:00 – 1:00pm
Lunch
A 60 minute lunch break with their Teaching Assistants, usually eaten outside to enjoy the beautiful green space at Purchase College. This is a great time to re-charge for the afternoon by relaxing, playing games, and hanging out with new friends!
1:00 – 3:30pm
Afternoon Session
In the afternoons, students will begin with class sharing and partner work, creating opportunities to exchange ideas and receive supportive feedback. Next, they’ll move into dedicated computer time for publishing their writing, followed by writers’ celebrations and reflections, where they can acknowledge their progress and set new goals. The day wraps up with fun, engaging language activities designed to strengthen skills while keeping creativity and enjoyment at the forefront.
Program Details
YTH 9160 / Young Writers
Session II: July 13 – July 24, 2026
Monday – Friday, 9:30am – 3:30 pm (10 sessions)
$1,200 for the first registration
$1,080 for the second registration in the family, Purchase College employees, and alumni, Broadview families, Pepsi employees and early registrations (paid in full by May 1, 2026)
Empire State Arts Scholarship Information
For a well-rounded summer, combine Young Writers with Young Vocalists , Young Artists and /or Young Filmmakers to maximize your creative experience.
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