For Summer 2024, Leander ISD is offering a virtual Young Writers Camp to provide a safe, fun and academically challenging experience for students.
All camp instruction is sponsored by an approved Leander ISD teacher. Registrations will be accepted through July 5, 2024. Please select your camps carefully as there are no refunds.
Young Entrepreneurs Camp (freshINCedu/mxINCedu):
Incoming 5th through 8th graders
Students will be exposed to and empowered by the entrepreneurship start-up process, by working in teams to utilize creative problem solving, communication, and collaboration to develop a product, pitch their idea, and “launch” their business.
- When: July 8-11
- Times: 8 a.m.–12 p.m.
- Where: Wiley Middle School
- Cost: $120
- Registrations will be accepted through June 21, 2024.
- Contact Mitzi Powell at [email protected] for additional information.
Young Writers Camp for Middle School:
Incoming 6th-graders through incoming 8th-graders
Leander ISD Young Writers Camp for Middle School students is designed for writers of all abilities and attitudes! 21st century literacy and communication skills require practice and application opportunities, and writing camp helps all our young writers grow in their craft to meet the demands of an ever-changing world. During camp, students engage in each step of the writing process to produce a piece of writing on a topic and in a genre of choice. Along the way, students will analyze and emulate mentor texts, practice writing strategies and techniques, and benefit from feedback from multiple sources. During camp each day, students will engage in a combination of online learning, virtual discussions, and offline independent writing time. Camp instructors will provide small group instruction and one-on-one conferencing to take writers to the next level by building skills relevant to their writing proficiency both inside and outside of school.
- When: July 22-26
- Times: 8 a.m.–1 p.m.
- Where: Virtual. Google Meet links will be provided to registrants prior to the start of the camp
- Cost: $75
- Registrations will be accepted through July 5, 2024.
Contact Cody Edwards at 512-570-0254 or [email protected] for additional information.
Young Writers Camp for High School:
Incoming 9th-graders through incoming 12th-graders
Leander ISD Young Writers Camp for High School students is designed for writers of all abilities and attitudes! 21st century literacy and communication skills require practice and application opportunities, and writing camp helps all our young writers grow in their craft to meet the demands of an ever-changing world. During camp, students engage in each step of the writing process to produce a piece of writing on a topic and in a genre of choice. Along the way, students will analyze and emulate mentor texts, practice writing strategies and techniques, and benefit from feedback from multiple sources. During camp each day, students will engage in a combination of online learning, virtual discussions, and offline independent writing time. Camp instructors will provide small group instruction and one-on-one conferencing to take writers to the next level by building skills relevant to their writing proficiency both inside and outside of school.
- When: July 22-26
- Times: 8 a.m.–1 p.m.
- Where: Google Meet links will be provided to registrants prior to the start of the camp
- Cost: $75
- Registrations will be accepted through July 5, 2024
Contact Cody Edwards at 512-570-0254 or [email protected] for additional information.
