Grades 3-4

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

We can go many places by planes and cars and boats, but some places are only reachable in our imaginations. Using the power of our creative minds and our words, the world is ours to explore! Join us as we write our way around the world...

Through our "Writing Expeditions" theme, students will write a variety of pieces, including stories, poetry, research reports, and essays. Students begin each project immersed in reading and art experiences to inspire and spark unique ideas. Each written 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 reflect 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 $185 for eight 90-minute classes.

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Deep Sea Divers

The ocean is filled with life and wonder and mystery. Take a dive into the deep blue to visit colorful reefs, fascinating creatures, long-forgotten shipwrecks, and undersea volcanoes. With your imagination, you can even reach the deepest trenches and make new discoveries!

This workshop is eight 90-minute weekly classes.

Class times:

Wednesdays, August 30 - October 18

6:00-7:30pm

Thursdays, August 31 - October 19

2:00-3:30 (homeschool)

Fridays, September 1 - October 20

4:30-6:00

Rainforests

Deep Sea Divers

Come with us as we visit Earth's rich and diverse rainforests! We will explore these emerald forests from floor to canopy and meet their enchanting inhabitants. What adventures await us here? Let's find out!

This workshop is eight 90-minute weekly classes.

Class times:

Wednesdays, October 25 - December 20

6:00-7:30pm

Thursdays, October 26 - December 21

2:00-3:30 (homeschool)

Fridays, October 27 - December 22

4:30-6:00

No class November 22, 23, 24 (Thanksgiving Break)

Planetary Expeditions

You have a spaceship ready and waiting for you - and you can take it anywhere you'd like! With your imagination, you can travel the endless expanse of cosmos that lies beyond Earth's atmosphere. What (or who) will you find?

This workshop is eight 90-minute weekly classes.

Class times:

Wednesdays, January 10 - February 28

6:00-7:30pm

Thursdays, January 11 - February 29

2:00-3:30 (homeschool)

Fridays, January 12 - March 1

4:30-6:00

Lost Cities

Planetary Expeditions

History is filled with stories of ancient cities that fell into ruin and were forgotten. Some of these stories are real and some are mythical. Let's search for them on hilltops, in deserts, and under the sea to uncover their mysteries and find their treasures!

This workshop is eight 90-minute weekly classes.

Class times:

Wednesdays, March 6 - May 1

6:00-7:30pm

Thursdays, March 7 - May 2

2:00-3:30 (homeschool)

Fridays, March 8 - May 3

4:30-6:00

No class March 27, 28, 29 (Spring Break)

Young Writers' Institute

2023-2024

Workshops for Grades 3-4

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

Deep Sea Divers

Deep Sea Divers

Deep Sea Divers

Rainforests

Deep Sea Divers

Deep Sea Divers

Planetary Expeditions

Planetary Expeditions

Planetary Expeditions

Lost Cities

Planetary Expeditions

Planetary Expeditions

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