SYP-WritAcad-03 - Writers Academy: Week 1
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Course Description
Writers Academy: Week 1 - Summer 2025
The UNH 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 $10. The option will appear in your cart and is only available until May 1. T-shirt size will be indicated while completing the registration questions through CampDoc (see below).
Writers Academy is held at Hamilton Smith Hall, 95 Main St, 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 is also offered the week of July 7-11: Writers Academy: Week 2
Writers Academy: Week 1 - Summer 2025
| Session | Dates | Times | Instructor | Grades (entering Fall 2025) |
Cost | Registration Close Date (unless full earlier) |
| Week 1: Grades 5-6 | June 23-June 27 | 8:15am-2:30pm | Lauren DeConstant | Gr 5-6 | $325 | May 23 |
| Week 1: Grades 7-8 | June 23-June 27 | 8:15am-2:30pm | Ashley Healey & Whitney Forbes |
Gr 7-8 | $325 | May 23 |
| Week 1: Grades 9-12 | June 23-June 27 | 8:15am-2:30pm | Sarah Cook | Gr 9-12 | $325 | May 23 |
| Week 1: Grades 9-12 | June 23-June 27 | 8:15am-2:30pm | Lisa Rockenmacher | Gr 9-12 | $325 | May 23 |
Review the blocks below for information and instructions on enrolling, CampDoc, and Travel.
To request a drop from a youth program, email youth.programs@unh.edu or contact the Program Manager (info below). Please include the full name of the participant and clearly state the camp and session(s) to be dropped. 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