Write on Sports

Summer Camp

Write on Sports 2023 Summer Camp

Write on Sports will offer a number of programs for Summer Camp 2023! All camp programs are day camps. Each program location has specific information regarding schedule, please check out all our programs below for the one that works best for you!

The application deadline is May 1, 2023.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to Shannon Schmitt (shannon@writeonsports.org).

Eligibility

Rising 7th and 8th graders

Cost

FREE

Questions?

Please contact Shannon Schmitt, Community Engagement Director
shannon@writeonsports.org

Dates and Locations

Essex

Newark Prudential Center

Dates: July 10-27, Mon-Thurs, 9am-3pm

Eligibility: Rising 7-8 graders

Essex, Passaic

Montclair State University

Dates:  
Session One: July 10-21, 2023 
Session Two: July 24-August 4, 2023

Eligibility: Rising 7-8 graders

Hudson

Lincoln Middle School

Dates: July 10-27 2023 (no Fridays)

Eligibility: Rising 7-8 graders

Monmouth, Ocean

Monmouth University

Dates: TBA

Eligibility: Rising 7-8 graders

Metropolitan State University of Denver

Dates: July 17-28, 2023

Eligibility: Rising 7-8 graders

Goshen College

Dates: TBA

Eligibility: Rising 7-8 graders

Bryant University & Providence College

Dates: TBA

Eligibility: Rising 7-8 graders

Activities

Writing Program

The Write on Sports summer camp creates an opportunity for students to discover their voice and confidently write about their interests and points of view. We use sports as the theme as a way to connect with students in an authentic and meaningful way.

Projects

Students pick a theme of their choice (related to sports) and identify a project:

  • Feature story
  • Fiction story
  • Video
  • Podcast

Mentorship

Receive support and feedback on their chosen projects during scheduled small group or one-on-one meetings.

Guest Day

Participate in “Guest Day”, when guest athletes and journalists join in to speak about their profession and allow students to interview them directly, further developing their literacy and writing skills.

Showcase

Students present their final projects on the last day of camp to their peers, family, and friends. Their work is also shared online for a wider audience.

Testimonials