Feel free to schedule a tutoring session to get matched with a more specific opportunity or to receive help with your application, but below are a few general writing programs to be on the lookout for!
1. Young Arizona Writers’ Workshop
- Age/Grade Range: High school students (grades 9-12) at University of Arizona.
- What you need to qualify: Be in grades 9-12, apply for the summer session (fiction, poetry, creative nonfiction).
- About the program: An intensive workshop in fiction, poetry and creative nonfiction, offering students an immersive, workshop-style summer experience.
2. Loft Literary Center – Youth Offerings
- Age/Grade Range: Kids & teens ages 6-18.
- What you need to qualify: Depending on the class: select by age, genre, and in some cases pay tuition or apply for financial aid.
- About the program: A range of writing classes and workshops (online & in-person) across genres: short stories, playwriting, creating magical worlds, etc. Great for exploring different types of creative writing.
3. Lighthouse Writers Workshop – Young Writers Program
- Age/Grade Range: Children and teens (various age-specific workshops) via their youth program.
- What you need to qualify: Register for the session/workshop, sometimes apply for the “Young Authors Collective” if you’re a teen and want a more advanced course.
- About the program: Creative writing workshops (fiction, poetry, etc) taught by published authors, opportunities for publication in youth anthology, and community of young writers.
4. Minnesota Writing Project – Youth Programs
- Age/Grade Range: Young writers entering grades 3-8 in fall 2025.
- What you need to qualify: Be in that grade range for the upcoming term, sign up for the summer camp program.
- About the program: Summer camps focused on building confidence and writing skills through fun activities and community, which is especially good for younger writers wanting to develop.
5. Women Writing for (a) Change – Youth Programs
About the program: Creative writing focused on self-expression, voice, and community among young writers—classes, camps, emphasis on authentic voice and empowerment.
Age/Grade Range: Students in grades 4-12, specifically for girls, young women, and trans & gender-nonconforming (TGNC) youth.
What you need to qualify: Be in the grade range, identify with the target group, register for the summer camp or multi-session class.