Grades 3-4

Build early confidence and skills in our fun, creative workshops.

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to sail the seas with Vikings, joust in the king's court, or watch the rise of the pyramids of Egypt? This year, we will use our imaginations to “travel” to different times and places and write from the perspectives of those who lived before us and those who will build the future!

Through our "Time Travelers" theme, students will write a variety of pieces, including stories, poetry, and other creative forms. Students begin each project immersed in reading and art experiences to inspire and spark unique ideas. Each piece is taken through the writing process as students are guided to brainstorm, draft, revise, edit, publish, and share their work. At the end of the each workshop, students will have completed several short pieces and one main project that reflects the theme and the skills taught in the workshop.

From these workshops, parents and students can expect:

- small-group and 1-1 guidance in the completion of a variety of writing and art projects

- a focus on organization and elaboration of ideas

- reading for meaning from theme-related texts

- vocabulary development

- authentic grammar and mechanics instruction through the editing process

- individualized instruction through the revision process

- support from a true writers' community

- a low-stress environment that facilitates creative thinking and confidence

We'd love to have your author join us! Classes are limited to twelve students, so register early!

All workshops are $205 for six 120-minute classes. Multi-class/sibling discounts apply.

Save $10 on two workshops.

Save $30 on three workshops.

Save $60 on four workshops.

Save $100 on five workshops.

Discounts apply to all workshops in your cart for any child in your family.

Click the "Register Now!" button at the top of the page.

Prehistoric Earth

Steaming jungles, angry oceans, and ferocious beasts - Earth long ago was an amazing but deadly place! Join us on a journey to the beginning of Earth's history and imagine an adventure in this unforgiving landscape.

This workshop is six 120-minute weekly classes.

Class times:

Thursdays, September 19 - October 24

1:30-3:30 pm (cancelled due to low enrollment)

Fridays, September 20 - October 25

5:30-7:30 pm

Saturdays, September 21 - October 26

1:30-3:30 pm

Ancient Egypt

Prehistoric Earth

Ancient Egypt was a great, mysterious culture that created fantastic mythology, incredible structures, and even one of the world's first systems of writing! Let's take a trip back a few thousand years to be there when it all began...

This workshop is six 120-minute weekly classes.

Class times:

Thursdays, November 7 - December 19

1:30-3:30 pm

Fridays, November 8 - December 20

5:30-7:30 pm

Saturdays, November 9 - December 21

1:30-3:30 pm

Thanksgiving Break

No class November 28-29

Viking Voyages

Prehistoric Earth

Medieval Knights and Castles

Incredible voyages, strong warriors, and a culture steeped in magic and the spirit of discovery - this is what makes the Vikings so interesting and fun to read and write about! Hop on our longship and join us for an amazing adventure spanning the Atlantic.

This workshop is six 120-minute weekly classes.

Class times:

Thursdays, January 9 - February 13

1:30-3:30 pm

Fridays, January 10- February 14

5:30-7:30 pm

Saturdays, January 11 - February 15

1:30-3:30pm

Medieval Knights and Castles

Visit Medieval Europe with us to read and write all about castles, kings and queens, and battles big and small. Become a chivalrous knight, storm a drawbridge, and ride in a joust!

This workshop is six 120-minute weekly classes.

Class times:

Thursdays, February 20-March 27

1:30-3:30 pm

Fridays, February 21-March 28

5:30-7:30 pm

Saturdays, February 22 - March 29

1:30-3:30 pm

the future

Medieval Knights and Castles

the future

The future is our greatest unknown - or is it? What do you imagine you would find if you could travel into the future? What would your life be like? What would the world be like? What new and amazing things will humans create? Let's imagine!

This workshop is six 120-minute weekly classes.

Class times:

Thursdays, April 10-May 15

1:30-3:30 pm

Fridays, April 11-May 16

5:30-7:30 pm

Saturdays, April 12 - May 17

1:30-3:30 pm

Young Writers' Institute

2024-2025

Workshops for Grades 3-4

Build early confidence and skills in our fun, creative workshops.

Prehistoric Earth

Prehistoric Earth

Prehistoric Earth

Ancient Egypt

Prehistoric Earth

Prehistoric Earth

Viking Voyages

Prehistoric Earth

Medieval Knights and Castles

Medieval Knights and Castles

Medieval Knights and Castles

Medieval Knights and Castles

the future

Medieval Knights and Castles

the future

Register