A good creative writing camp is often offered in conjunction with other arts such as theater, dance and so on. Summer writing camps are usually geared toward slightly older children, usually those who are in their teens. The curriculum typically involves work on the fundamentals of writing such as style and grammar, as well as focusing on the various types of fiction such as poetry, screen writing, fiction, nonfiction and even science fiction. Some camps may include workshops on playwriting, journalism and other specialized forms of writing. As part of an arts camp, children attending creative writing camps often have the chance to explore other arts as well, such as acting, ceramics and other forms.

Learning Skills: Children will learn from master writers about various types of creative writing in a non-competitive environment.

Counselor Certifications: Many writing camps offer mentorship from published writers. Always inquire ahead of time which writers will be in residence during the time your child will be attending. Some camps employ certified teachers in lieu of published writers.

Level of Expertise: Some of the more acclaimed writing camps only admit campers after reviewing submissions of their work. Other camps offer various levels of programs, from beginner to more advanced.