Creative Writing Classes for Kids and Teens
YouthWrite
Little kids have big imaginations. And big emotions.
Big “kids” (teens) have even bigger ones!
YouthWrite is a fun, engaging and interactive online creative writing class for kids and teens.
11/13-12/18
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Age 10-12: 1 to 2pm
Age 13-15: 2:15 to 3:15pm
Age 16-18: 3:30 to 4:30pm Scout Hut
This is an opportunity for teens with a passion for writing to follow their own interests and pursue their creative vision! It’s an exploration, a chance to try new (and scary) things and connect with others who love writing. This is a writing CLUB that will be largely student directed, based on students’ interests and what they desire to get out of the experience. Offered through Outschool.
11am to 12:15pm MSTONLINE!
Some independent writing skill is helpful but not necessary. Offered through Outschool.
Signup for one class or all.
A 5-week reading and study of the classic Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster plus creative writing activities based on the book. Offered through Outschool.
A 5-week reading and study of the classic Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster plus creative writing activities based on the book. Offered through Outschool.
Some independent writing skill is helpful but not necessary. Class will provide a balance of physical (sometimes noisy) activities and times of listening/attention as well as challenge students to use their brains conceptually and creatively.
Use the registration form below to sign up for online kids’ classes.
Signup for one class or all.
Does your middle schooler tell elaborate stories and have a wild imagination or a passionate love of reading? They may be hungry for an opportunity to free the storyteller inside! Does your high schooler struggle to find a place and a way to express him or herself creatively? Do you already have an aspiring writer in your family?
YouthWrite will give them a creative community, inspiration for writing, a small bit of instruction (I call it a “nudge”), and a supportive audience to listen. Empower your young writer to find their voice through creative exploration of words and writing styles. Support them as they find their confidence to speak and present in front of others.
Classes begin with a social icebreaker and sharing of the previous week’s writing activity. Youthwrite kids’ creative writing classes will cover broad concepts like poetry, fiction and personal essay, with more detailed exploration of specific writing elements that are fun for kids, such as alliteration, rhyme and story plot.
Kids’ creative writing programs have limited class capacity – both for online and in-person programs – to give everyone an opportunity to participate. Classes are divided according to age group, with age-appropriate explanations of creative writing concepts, plus opportunities to share their ideas and projects with the group!