# Event Details - **Event Name**: JWR Museum Home, Creative Writing Summer Camp - **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 22 Jun, 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat, 01 Aug, 2026 at 04:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Campers find their creative muse on the beautiful grounds of the historic James Whitcomb Riley Museum Home!About this Event https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/d27f0e50-f7ec-11f0-a7b3-9f39d05c56dc-rimg-w592-h740-dcd7dbf4-gmir.jpg Registration for both sessions of the 2026 Creative Writing Summer Camp at the James Whitcomb Riley Museum Home are now open! Every year, Professor Watermelon, aka Chadwick Gillenwater, helps campers discover their creative muse as they create stories and poems. Campers confidence and writing skills will improve throughout the week, as they find inspiration in life and works of James Whitcomb Riley, as well as in the historic home and neighborhood. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/d2c47bc0-f7ec-11f0-9be3-e3b7b4b0331e-rimg-w1108-h740-dc1c1212-gmir.jpg Camp DescriptionThere will be two sessions of camp this year, the first from June 22-26 and a second session from July 27-31. Both camps are in-person, and run from 9am to 4pm with an hour break for lunch as well a snack break in the morning and afternoon. Campers will bring their own lunch; snacks will be provided. Weather permitting, all meals will enjoyed in the Home's spacious lawns and gardens.During the week, campers will create original works of fiction, while enjoying creative writing activities. All will have the opportunity to earn fun prizes daily by completing challenges and stories.Chadwick Gillenwater, aka Professor Watermelon, will lead both sessions. As an experienced Creative Writing teacher and children's author, Professor Watermelon has many years of experience helping young authors find their own creative muses!Camp Registration: $275 for the weekFor additional information, please contact Chris Mize cmize@rileykids.org. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/d2ea2c30-f7ec-11f0-ac63-75911b46e902-rimg-w592-h740-dcd3d9db-gmir.jpg The historic James Whitcomb Riley Museum Home. Campers will find inspiration inside, and will get to go beyond the ropes to see more of the Home then on the normal tour! https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/d3637ae0-f7ec-11f0-ac63-75911b46e902-rimg-w1108-h740-dcd5c9aa-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/d385a8e0-f7ec-11f0-9be3-e3b7b4b0331e-rimg-w1108-h740-dcc2baab-gmir.jpg Campers will also get to explore the grounds and the historic neighborhood with staff to find inspiration in the most unlikely places! https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/d3afed30-f7ec-11f0-ac63-75911b46e902-rimg-w592-h740-dc2d2e32-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/indianapolis/jwr-museum-home-creative-writing-summer-camp/100001978432243097 - **Event Categories**: summer-camps, kids, art, literary-art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 275, max: 275, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Indianapolis - **state**: IN - **country**: United States - **location**: 528 Lockerbie St - **lat**: 39.77221050000001 - **long**: -86.14777040000001 - **full address**: 528 Lockerbie St, 528 Lockerbie Street, Indianapolis, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: JWR Museum Home, Creative Writing Summer Camp - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/f9237b0ba78c2d75ffa7d144928e4cc11d577a98bd6aaec8d77a32f26266c8e2-rimg-w1200-h676-dcffffff-gmir.jpg?v=1769125726 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is JWR Museum Home, Creative Writing Summer Camp being held? - **A:** JWR Museum Home, Creative Writing Summer Camp takes place on Mon, 22 Jun, 2026 at 09:00 am to Sat, 01 Aug, 2026 at 04:00 pm at 528 Lockerbie St, 528 Lockerbie Street, Indianapolis, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for JWR Museum Home, Creative Writing Summer Camp? - **A:** Tickets for JWR Museum Home, Creative Writing Summer Camp are priced at USD 275 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityCamp Registration, Session 1, June 22nd-26thUSD 275AvailableCamp Registration, Session 2, July 27th-31stUSD 275Available - **Q**: Who is organizing JWR Museum Home, Creative Writing Summer Camp? - **A:** JWR Museum Home, Creative Writing Summer Camp is organized by James Whitcomb Riley Museum Home. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** JWR Museum Home, Creative Writing Summer Camp is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Indianapolis, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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