Stevenson University
Starting at USD 322
Mon, 13 Jul, 2026 at 08:30 am - Fri, 17 Jul, 2026 at 05:00 pm (GMT-04:00)
Stevenson University
10945 Boulevard Circle, Owings Mills, United States
We offer three levels of experiences at the Stevenson Summer Writers Workshop! Whether you're a middle schooler just discovering the joys of telling your own stories, a high schooler who loves to write and is looking to learn more, or a graduated senior ready for some one on one mentorship -- we're here for you!
All programs run Monday, July 13th - Friday, July 17th 2026
Drop off begins at 8:30 am, Sructured Activities at 9:00am
Pick up Begins at 4:45pm, All students must be picked up by 5:00pm
Middle School Program Description:
We invite rising 6th-8th graders to spend one week discovering the joys of creative writing. We'll start to hone their skills by teaching them how to read like a writer, work through creative writing prompts, and learn some of the defining features of fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction. They'll work and play in small group writing workshops, working directly with Stevenson University’s creative writing faculty. When the weather allows, they'll also get to explore some of our easy on campus hiking trails, and no hike is complete without a journal and some creative ideas. Students will self-select work to be published in the program's literary magazine, and have the opportunity to perform their work or share their ideas with family and friends at the Showcase Event Friday afternoon.
Tuition: Tuition covers workshops, snacks, a keepsake, and all supplies for daily activities.
One Week (5 days): $400 Early registration; $475 after May 15th.
Sibling Discount: $300 for siblings (up to a $175 discount)
Stevenson University Employees receive a 50% discount. Please email bW55bGFuZCB8IHN0ZXZlbnNvbiAhIGVkdQ== using your official Stevenson University email to request promo code.
Tuition Scholarship: There are a limited number of full and partial tuition scholarships available. Please visit our site to apply for scholarships. https://www.stevenson.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/english-language-literature/writing-camp/
Registration: Spaces will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. You will receive a registration receipt by email after submission. Additional information and material about Stevenson Summer Writers' Workshop will be sent to the email address that you provide during the registration process a few weeks prior to the start of camp.
Location: This year's workshop will be hosted in in the Philip A. Zaffere Library on the Stevenson University Owings Mills North Campus, 21117. Specific rooms and drop off location will be shared with the Welcome Materials.
Please contact Meagan Nyland, M.F.A. at bW55bGFuZCB8IHN0ZXZlbnNvbiAhIGVkdQ== with any questions.
Thanks for your interest in Stevenson Summer Writers’ Workshop! We look forward to writing with you!
** Course Topics and the number of topics available are dependent on enrollment size and the specific faculty featured each year. In the event that the program is under-enrolled, a streamlined program adjusted to meet the specific needs of the enrolled students will be crafted and younger students may have the opportunity to work with older students where appropriate.
For Rising 9th-12th grade, One Week, Full Day
Drop off begins at 8:30 am, Sructured Activities at 9:00am
Pick up Begins at 4:45pm, All students must be picked up by 5:00pm
High School Program Description:
We invite rising 9th-12th graders to spend one week exploring fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction through small group writing workshops, working directly with Stevenson University’s creative writing faculty. Students will attend a multi-genre morning workshop, then participate in specialized afternoon workshops crafted by Stevenson faculty. Topics may include courses** such as flash fiction, found poetry, fan fiction, character development, screen-writing, interactive digital narratives, or fantasy. Students will additionally get editorial and design experience on the Workshop's student-crafted digital magazine and will present their work publicly at the conclusion of the Summer Writers' Workshop.(Publication of students' work is optional.) Our most popular program!
Tuition: Tuition covers workshops, snacks, a keepsake, and all supplies for daily activities.
One Week (5 days): $425 Early registration; $500 after May 15th.
Sibling Discount: $300 for siblings (up to a $200 discount)
Stevenson University Employees receive a 50% discount. Please email bW55bGFuZCB8IHN0ZXZlbnNvbiAhIGVkdQ== using your official Stevenson University email to request promo code.
Tuition Scholarship: There are a limited number of full and partial tuition scholarships available. Please visit our site to apply for scholarships. https://www.stevenson.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/english-language-literature/writing-camp/
Registration: Spaces will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. You will receive a registration receipt by email after submission. Additional information and material about Stevenson Summer Writers' Workshop will be sent to the email address that you provide during the registration process a few weeks prior to the start of camp.
Location: This year's workshop will be hosted in the Philip A. Zaffere Library on the Stevenson University Owings Mills North Campus, 21117. Specific rooms and drop off location will be shared with the Welcome Materials.
Please contact Meagan Nyland, M.F.A. at bW55bGFuZCB8IHN0ZXZlbnNvbiAhIGVkdQ== with any questions.
Thanks for your interest in Stevenson Summer Writers’ Workshop! We look forward to writing with you!
** Course Topics and the number of topics available are dependent on enrollment size and the specific faculty featured each year. Typically, all students take a Multi-Genre Foundations Workshop each morning, followed by topics selected based on their personal preference mid-day and editorial and performance workshops in the late afternoon. Students are also divided by grade/age where appropriate. In the event that the program is under-enrolled, a streamlined program adjusted to meet the specific needs of the enrolled students will be crafted.
Schedule is set by faculty and student, but must be completed by July 17th, 2025. This program is available on a 1-2 week basis.
Our Creative Bridge program is specially designed for seniors who have graduated high school and who are looking to prepare themselves for their creative future, be that the rigor of college writing or pursuing publication. The program is individualized to the students' needs and goals.
In this program, students work one on one with a specially selected faculty mentor to craft an individualized program to help improve their craft, prepare them for college level writing, and define their creative goals. Topics covered are based on an initial meeting with the student where the Mentor prepares topics, exercises, and homework based on the students' goals and interests.
The student will meet with their mentor for at least one hour each day and additionally spend 30-60 minutes each day on focused writing or research in the Stevenson Library. At the end of the program, the student is invited to present some of their work in the Stevenson Summer Writers' Workshop Showcase. They are also welcome to publish in literary magazine.
The Mentor assigns prompts, work, or goals for the student to complete between sessions. The mentor may share with student information about their own career path, as well as provide guidance, motivation, emotional support, and role modeling. This includes, help with exploring careers, setting goals, developing contacts, conducting proper research, improving craft, and/or identifying resources. The student and mentor will have access to all of the materials available through the Stevenson Library.
Tuition: Covers 1-2 weeks of meetings for a total of 5 hours of one on one mentoring per week. Students additionally are granted access to all of Stevenson University's library resources.
One Week (5 hours face to face hours, plus additional assignments and activities):
$450 Early registration; $525 after May 15th
Two Weeks (10 face to face hours, plus additional assingments and activities):
$800 Early Registration; $900 after May 15th
Location: These meetings may be conducted in person on the Owings Mills Campus or virtually over Microsoft Teams at the discretion of the student and mentor.
Registration: Spaces will be filled on a first come, first serve basis. You will receive a registration receipt by email after submission. Additional information and material about the program will be sent to the email address that you provide. Additional information about your student may be requested to pair them with the best mentor for the program.
Info: Students check in, eat pastries, and play word games, read books, or chat with friends.
Info: Any important announcements are made, and then students participate in complex writing prompts designed to wake up and challenge their creative brains.
Info: A workshop focused on establishing strong foundations in writing and genre.
Info: Snacks & Chat
Info: A focused workshop on a special genre, form, or writing style. Past topics have included Fantasy, Fan Fiction, Humor, Drama, Script Writing, Song Writing, Found Poetry, Research, Memoir, Novel, Comics, Interactive Storytelling, Historical Fiction, Sci Fi, and others.
Info: Students bring a lunch from home; Pizza Party on Wednesday.
Info: A focused workshop on a special genre, form, or writing style. Past topics have included Fantasy, Fan Fiction, Humor, Drama, Script Writing, Song Writing, Found Poetry, Research, Memoir, Novel, Comics, Interactive Storytelling, Historical Fiction, Sci Fi, and others.
Info: Students work with a performance coach to get comfortable on a stage, reading aloud, and performing their work. Time also includes rehersal for Friday Showcase.
Info: Students focus on revising their work from the day, learning the editorial and publishing process, and preparing to publish the magazine.
Info: Students gather belongings and head to front of building for end of day.
Info: Students check in, eat pastries, and play word games, read books, or chat with friends.
Info: Any important announcements are made, and then students participate in complex writing prompts designed to wake up and challenge their creative brains.
Info: A workshop focused on close reading skills to help students identify styles, literary devices, and language appreciation.
Info: Snacks & Chat
Info: A Workshop focused on building sturdy foundational skills in writing, revising, and genre recognition.
Info: Students bring a lunch from home; Pizza Party on Wednesday.
Info: Students take creative walks, make book marks, do black out poetry, play word games, and do other inspirational activities that keep their bodies and minds moving.
Info: Students work with a performance coach to get comfortable on a stage, reading aloud, and performing their work. Time also includes rehersal for Friday Showcase.
Info: Students learn the art of journaling, creative exploration, and work on revising their work from the day.
Info: Students gather belongings and head to front of building for end of day.
Info: Faculty Member and Student meet, discuss their goals in detail, and focus on a customized lesson for the student. Faculty Chosen Topic. Student is given time to write with access to faculty and avaiable library resources. Student may also choose to additionally sit in on one of the High School Special Topic Workshops. Student completes further work at home.
Info: Faculty and student meet. Faculty reviews student work from previous day with student. Faculty Member and Student focus on a customized lesson for the student. Faculty Chosen Topic based on Student Goals. Student is given time to write with access to faculty and avaiable library resources. Student may also choose to additionally sit in on one of the High School Special Topic Workshops. Student completes further work at home.
Info: Faculty and student meet. Faculty reviews student work from previous day with student. Faculty Member and Student focus on a customized lesson for the student. Student Chosen Topic. Student is given time to write with access to faculty and avaiable library resources. Student may also choose to additionally sit in on one of the High School Special Topic Workshops. Student completes further work at home.
Info: Faculty and student meet. Faculty reviews student work from previous day with student. Faculty Member and Student focus on a customized lesson for the student. Faculty & Student Chosen Topic based on Student Goals. Student is given time to write with access to faculty and avaiable library resources. Student may also choose to additionally sit in on one of the High School Special Topic Workshops. Student completes further work at home.
Info: Faculty and student meet. Faculty reviews student work from previous day with student. Faculty Member and Student revisit goals in detail, and craft a plan for the future beyond the program. Faculty aids in revision and preparation for submitting a publication and/or performing at the Showcase. Student is given time to write and prepare with access to faculty and avaiable library resources. Student is invited to perform at the Friday Shocase.
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Tickets for Stevenson Summer Writers' Workshop 2026 can be booked here.
| Ticket type | Ticket price |
|---|---|
| Middle School Early Registration | 429 USD |
| High School Early Registration | 455 USD |
| Middle School Registration | 509 USD |
| High School Registration | 535 USD |
| Creative Bridge: 1 Week, Early Registration | 482 USD |
| Creative Bridge: 1 Week | 562 USD |
| Creative Bridge: 2 Week | 962 USD |
| Creative Bridge, 2 Weeks, Early Registration, | 962 USD |
| Sibling for High School or Middle School | 322 USD |
