Showing posts with label classes for kids. Show all posts
Showing posts with label classes for kids. Show all posts

Saturday, July 12, 2014

Authors needed for literacy classes

Here's a fun summer opportunity that could make a difference in a kid's reading life!

The Discovery Club, an intensive summer literacy program for low-income students entering first and second grade, is looking for local authors to make a one-time class visit. The program targets a school where two-thirds of students their age test well below state reading standards; our students are those who are significantly below grade level. Our goal is to raise reading levels and instill a love of reading.

For 8 weeks (June 30–August 22) students will attend Discovery Club at Imagine Children's Museum in Everett, following a nationally tested reading curriculum designed to build and enhance their reading skills. They will also select and research a topic of their choosing to self-author a book by the end of the summer.

Discovery Club is seeking authors who could come and read a book that they've authored, talk about the writing/illustration process, and how reading has influenced your life.

If you are interested and available to come please contact the volunteer manager at jessicag@imaginecm.org or call 425-258-1006, extension 1016.


Friday, June 13, 2014

Young writer camps this summer

Member Margaret Nevinski will be leading summer writing camps for kids and teens this summer in collaboration with the Bainbridge Island Park District. Several options are available:
  • Writing My First Stories (Ages 6-8) on Aug. 4-7, from 9:30 a.m. to noon
  • Creative Writing Workshop (Ages 8-12) from 9:30 to noon, which is offered in three sections: Aug. 11-15, Aug. 18-22, and Aug. 25-29
  • Teen Creative Writing Workshop (Ages 12-15) on Aug. 11-15, from 1:00 to 3:30 p.m. 
For more information or to register, visit www.biparks.org, click the Classes & Programs link, and then good luck. Or make it easy on yourself and call 206-842-2306, ext. 116. All camps take place at Strawberry Hill Center on Bainbridge Island. 

Sunday, May 6, 2012

Summer Writing Workshops for Kids and Teens

Fellow SCBWI WWA member Margaret Nevinski is offering several writing workshops for kids and teens this summer. For more information you can visit her website.   

Creative Writing Workshop (Ages 8-11) 
There are three workshops for this age group: 
M-F, Aug. 13-17, 9:30-noon
M-F, Aug. 20-24, 9:30-noon
M-F, Aug. 20-24, 1:00-3:30 p.m.

These workshops are sponsored through Bainbridge Island Parks & Rec and will be held at Strawberry Hill Center on Bainbridge Island. For info or to register, visit www.biparks.org. Registration is open.

There are two teen workshops--one for younger teens and one for all teen writers.

Teen Creative Writing Workshop (Ages 12-15)
 M-F, Aug. 13-17, 1:00-3:30 p.m.

This workshop is sponsored by Bainbridge Island Parks & Rec and will be held at Strawberry Hill Center on Bainbridge Island. For more info or to register, visit www.biparks.org. Registration is open.

Teen Writing Workshop: Unleash Your Creative Beast (Ages 13-19)
Wed. July 18, 25 and Aug. 1, 2:00-4:00 p.m.

This workshop is sponsored by Field's End and will be held at Bainbridge Public Library. For more info or to register, visit www.fieldsend.org. Registration opens May 22.