SYP-WritAcad-03 - Writers Academy: Week 1
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Course Description
Writers Academy: Week 1 - Summer 2026
Writers Academy is a place where students are treated as writers. They can put their creative juices to work and improve their skills in a relaxed yet challenging environment. Students will write daily and exchange ideas with other young writers. They will explore various writing styles and meet professional authors who will share their own experiences about becoming successful writers.
T-Shirt: A Writers Academy t-shirt is available for purchase when enrolling for $12. The option will appear in your cart and is only available until April 15. T-shirt size will be indicated while completing the registration questions through CampDoc (see below).
Limited scholarships are available. Please email nhliteracy.institute@unh.edu for more information and eligibility.
Students are required to bring their own lunch.
Writers Academy is held at McConnell Hall, 15 Academic Way, Durham NH. Details regarding drop off locations, times, and other information are sent via email from program staff to enrolled participants prior to the session start date. Please be sure the email address provided at the time of enrollment is that of a parent/legal guardian, not the participating student.
Writers Academy: Week 1 - Summer 2026
| Session | Dates | Days & Times | Instructor | Grades (entering Fall 2026) |
Cost | Registration Close Date (unless full earlier) |
| Week 1: Grades 5-6 | June 22-26 | Mon-Fri, 8:30am-2:15pm | Alison Mathieu & Lauren DeConstant |
Gr 5-6 | $325 | May 24 |
| Week 1: Grades 7-8 | June 22-26 | Mon-Fri, 8:30am-2:15pm | Ashley Healey & Whitney Forbes |
Gr 7-8 | $325 | May 24 - session is FULL. |
| Week 1: Grades 9-12 A | June 22-26 | Mon-Fri, 8:30am-2:15pm | Sarah Cook | Gr 9-12 | $325 | May 24 |
| Week 1: Grades 9-12 B | June 22-26 | Mon-Fri, 8:30am-2:15pm | Mark Holt-Shannon | Gr 9-12 | $325 | May 24 |
Review the blocks below for information and instructions on How to Enroll, Payments & Refunds, CampDoc, and Travel.
To request a Drop or Transfer from a Youth Program, contact the program manager (info below). Please include the full name of the participant and clearly state the camp and session(s) to be adjusted. Please be aware of our Summer Youth Program Payment & Refund Procedures.
For more information and program questions, contact: nhliteracy.institute@unh.edu
For the program website: Writers Academy
Writers Academy is also offered the week of July 13-17: Writers Academy: Week 2