Summer Camps
2023 Young Writers Camps
Since 1983, the GKCWP has offered creative writing camps in locations throughout the city. Participants will write daily in a creative and supportive environment. The sessions are designed and led by experienced teachers of writing. At the end of each session, writers will share their favorite pieces with friends and families at an Open Mic celebration.
We work with young writers who already love to write and those who want to enjoy writing more. Each year, we work with diverse young writers, from those who want to bring a fantasy novel they are currently working on to budding poets looking for inspiration to writers needing to find encouragement to share their ideas.
For middle and high school writers!
Two Sessions
Session 1: June 20-23, 2023
Session 2: July 11-14, 2023
All sessions meet Tuesday - Friday, 9am - 2pm.
Early Bird Registration by May 1: $225
After May 1, 2023: $275
Location: Anita Gorman Discovery Center in Kauffman Legacy Park
4750 Troost, KC MO
School Year Programs
KC Storytellers
An opportunity for high school students to share personal stories and break down divisive barriers, like race, which divide us.
KC Kids Unite
An opportunity for teachers and a class of their students in grades 3-5 to practice culturally responsive education.
Middle School Writing Conference
Student writers in grades 6-8 can build new friendships, explore new writing opportunities and read a piece at the Open Mic performance. Teachers can expect to take-away new classroom lesson and activity ideas. Coming again in 2024!
