2013
Young Writers/Young Readers
Summer enrichment for children and teens
 A camp for kids who LOVE to write and read!
 Staffed by experienced teachers who are Fellows of the National Writing Project
 Sessions at West Chester University and selected sites in Berks, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Lancaster, and Montgomery Counties, and in West Deptford, New Jersey
Writing
and
Reading
Brighten
Your
Mind!
Our 29th summer!!
About the summer Youth Programs
The summer Youth Programs are sponsored by the PA Writing & Literature
Project (PAWLP), West Chester University (WCU), select area school districts,
and several private locations.
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The goals of the program are:
to inspire students to love writing and reading
to introduce students to the tools they need to become better writers
to encourage students to collect writing ideas in their notebooks
to stretch students’ capabilities in writing and reading
to help students learn to read like writers
to help students see themselves as writers with individual voices, unique
in their manner of expression
Classes are small, averaging 13 - 15 students. Students are grouped by age and
grade level, and our teachers are prepared to teach multi-age classes. All students
contribute self-selected writing to a literary anthology.
PAWLP, a National Writing Project site, is a professional network of teachers
who promote student achievement through quality instruction.
All directors, site coordinators, and teachers are Fellows of the
National Writing Project as well as experienced classroom teachers.
The PA Writing & Literature Project
Mary Buckelew, Director
e-mail: [email protected]
Summer Youth Co-Directors:
Karen Pawlewicz and Deborah Neves
210 E. Rosedale Avenue
West Chester University
West Chester, PA 19383
Phone: 610-436-3089
Fax: 610-436-3212
View a video of the Young Writers/Young Readers program as well as an
example of a class experience on our website at
www.pawlp.org
Table of Contents
Description of classes Two-week classes at West Chester University
p. 2 - 3
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Two-week classes in sponsoring school districts
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Two-week classes in special locations
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One-week classes in special locations
p. 7
Fees and registration information
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Registration form
p. 9
A typical day might include:
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Community building activities
Four to five writing activities
Writing in a variety of genres of prose and poetry
Conferring and sharing with the teacher and fellow students
Reading from mentor texts
Reading with a purpose such as looking at sentence structure, punctuation, syntax, and word choice
Read alouds
Feedback in the writer’s notebook
Reflecting, goal setting
I
to write!
Classes for younger students
Grade level spans indicate participants should be completing one of these grades.
Codes end in YW/YR: Young Writers/Young Readers - Grade levels
vary by location. See charts for dates, times, and codes. Learn the writing process in a
relaxed, non-threatening camp environment. Try age-appropriate strategies and gain confidence
in your writing. Compose, share, explore new genres, edit, and confer. You will also share and
explore quality children’s literature. (Two-weeks at West Chester University (WCU), in sponsoring school districts, and in private locations.)
L-Buzz: What’s the Buzz? grades 3 - 4 Come discover the amazing insects
and plants at Longwood Gardens. Take daily excursions into different parts of the gardens, and
use your discoveries as inspiration for reading and writing in a workshop setting. (One-week)
L-Tree: Meet Me in the Treehouse, grades 1 - 2 Join us for a week-long
adventure at Longwood Gardens inspired by the exciting tree house exhibit. You will have the
opportunity to read, write, and explore nature in this wonderful setting. (One-week)
P-SPP: Spies, Plots, and Petticoats, grades 3 - 5 History writers join us
as we discover the people, places, and events swirling around George Washington. Spies, Plots,
and Petticoats will take you on an historic pathway to Cliveden, Peter Wentz, Graeme Park, and
Pennypacker Mills. Hear Benjamin Rush speak about a woman’s questionable patriot loyalty,
discover the schemes of Major John Andre and follow in the footsteps of George Washington after the Battle of Germantown ... experiences designed to rush your quill pen to paper. (One-week.
This class spends one day at Cliveden, Peter Wentz Farmsted, and Graeme Park, and two days at
Pennypacker Mills.)
P-WA: Winged Adventures, grades 3 - 5 Unpack your imagination at Penny-
packer Mills. Witness a meadow scene where swallows swirl, meadowlarks crouch, and hawks
hunt. See nature through the young eyes of John Audubon and Roger Tory Smith. Then travel in a
world with fabulous winged creatures ... dragons, fairies, elves, and more. Winged Adventures at
Pennypacker Mills will inspire you to write, entwining the real with the fantastical. (One-week)
RTM-NJ: Nature Journaling: It’s a Jungle Out There! grades 3 - 5
Do ugly bugs intrigue you? Do tadpoles make you giddy? What happens when writers use the great
outdoors for inspiration? Explore the traditions of John Muir and other naturalists as we celebrate
the sights, smells, and sounds of summer. This camp is for those who like the feel of the sun on their
face and creepy crawly things under their feet. (Two-weeks, Rose Tree Media SD)
VF-YW/YR: Young Writers/Young Readers at Valley Forge National
Park, grades 3 - 4 This location will provide a unique experience, combining everything the
site has to offer with writing and reading. Students will have the opportunity to walk in the footsteps
of history. In addition, special appearances and presentations by actors portraying colonial soldiers
and General George Washington will “bring history to life.” (Two-weeks, Valley Forge National Park)
WCU-RWA: Reading and Writing with the Arts, grades 1 - 2 Enjoy
playing bongo drums, singing, moving, and listening to music combined with writing and reading
activities. Also explore creating art and song with your writing. (Two-weeks at WCU)
WCU-ST1 and WCU-ST2: Storytelling, grades 4 - 6 Listen and watch
professional and amateur storytellers to learn the “secrets” of telling a tale. You will tell two stories, one that you will write in class and another from stories you have read in class. A variety of
storytelling genres will be explored. (Two-weeks at WCU)
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Classes for older students
Grade level spans indicate participants should be completing one of these grades.
Codes end in -MS or -HS: Creative Writing Workshop for Teens,
grades 6 - 8 (Code ends in -MS) and grades 9 - 12 (Code ends in -HS)
In a workshop setting, you will create, revise, and share expressive pieces in a variety of genres.
Activities that stimulate creativity, practices that hone the writer’s craft, and critical analyses of
masterworks help give form to your voice. (Two-weeks at West Chester University and in sponsoring school districts.)
LMER-GFSF: Gothic, Fantasy, and Science Fiction Reading and Writing, grades 6 - 12 You who enjoy indulging the creative expression of your imagination
may wish to ruminate upon “a few rank sedges ... shadowy fantasies,” consider the “visible mark of
earthly imperfection,” and contemplate the places that are “not down on any map; true places never
are.” Join us as we consider the craft of classic and contemporary masters within compelling literature
and apply various literary techniques to our own written creations. (Two-weeks, Lower Merion SD)
LMER-M&S: Young Readers and Writers in Math and Science,
grades 6 - 12 Join a multifaceted community of science and mathematics lovers, whose
focus inspires reading and writing across diverse genres! Discover why physicists have a great
sense of humor, how math is actually another language, and where to find the intersection of logic
and logos. (Two-weeks, Lower Merion SD)
M-CWA: Creative Writing for Teens Using the Visual Arts,
grades 6 - 9 Explore connections between the visual arts, writing and literature in this in-
spiring workshop. Work with local writers and artists while developing new skills and approaches
to your work. Let the James A. Michener Art Museum’s collection inspire creations in the written and visual arts! (One-week)
WCU-CWR: On-line Creative Writing and Reading, grades 5 - 7
Do you love to chat and write on-line? Join other students in on-line reading and writing groups.
We’ll write poetry, essays, and much more! We will also read and discuss summer reading novels,
read a novel together and chat about it, write reviews of favorite works, give and receive feedback,
and publish electronically. This on-line class is perfect for young writers and readers who are on
vacation, have scheduling conflicts, or just love the idea of on-line literature circles! Also, there
will be two (optional) opportunities for real time meetings on West Chester University’s campus.
WCU-SF: Fantasy, Science Fiction, and Horror Writing, grades
6 - 12 If you’ve spoken “to the darkness, alone, in the bitter watches of the night” then come
and explore three powerful genres that can put a story to what you’ve seen. (Two-weeks at WCU)
WCU-YWC1 and YWC2: Young Writers on Computers, grades 3 - 12
Work in a West Chester University computer lab to compose and edit your work using Microsoft
Word. Share ideas, confer, receive feedback, and respond to other students’ writing. You will also
design your own anthology page layout on the computer. Word processing skills are required.
(Two-weeks)
Registration is limited.
Registration must be received at least one week prior to the first day of
class. Many classes fill prior to the deadline date.
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Two-week classes at West Chester University
Fee: $250 if paid by June 7, $275 thereafter
See pages 2 - 3 for course descriptions and codes
July 8 - 19, 1 - 4:00 p.m.
Coordinator: Betsy Brecht
Code
Program
WCU-YW/YR1
WCU-ST1
WCU-YWC1
Young Writers/Young Readers
Storytelling
Young Writers on Computers
K-5
4-6
3 - 12
WCU-CWR
On-line
Creative Writing and Reading
5-7
WCU-MS1
and
WCU-HS1
WCU-SF
Grades
(student should be
completing one of these grades)
6-8
Creative Writing for Teens
and
9 - 12
6 - 12
Fantasy, Science Fiction,
and Horror Writing
I like that we can be creative and free with our
writing and I learned that we can be inspired by
different things, like music, pictures, and nature.
- Arthur, grade 4
Every day when my child comes home, she can’t stop
talking about how much fun she had. This camp has
been a great experience for her! - Parent
Code
WCU-YW/YR2
WCU-RWA
WCU-ST2
WCU-YWC2
WCU-MS2
and
WCU-HS2
July 22 - August 2, 1 - 4 p.m.
Coordinator: Kathy Garrison
Program
Grades
(student should be
completing one of these grades)
Young Writers/Young Readers
Reading/Writing with the Arts
Storytelling
Young Writers on Computers
Creative Writing for Teens
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K-5
1-2
4-6
3 - 12
6-8
and
9 - 12
Two-week classes in sponsoring school districts
Fee: $250 if paid by June 7, $275 thereafter
See pages 2 - 3 for course descriptions and codes
Code
Grades
Location
Dates/Time
Coordinator
SOL-MS
6-7
Swift MS
Solanco SD
June 17 - 28
9 a.m. - noon
Deb
Miehl
GAR-YW/YR
GAR-MS
1-5
6-8
Bethel Springs ES
Garnet Valley SD
July 8 - 19
9 a.m. - noon
Pat
Mosley
KUT-YW/YR
1-8
Kutztown ES
Kutztown SD
July 8 - 19
9 a.m. - noon
Karen
Kabakoff
LMER-YW/YR
2-5
Gladwyne ES
Lower Merion SD
July 8 - 19
9a.m. - noon
Eileen
Hutchinson
LMER-MS1
LMER-M&S
6-8
6 - 12
Harriton HS
Lower Merion SD
July 8 - 19
9 a.m. - noon
Kathleen
Hall Scanlon
RTM-YW/YR
RTM-NJ
1-5
3-5
Indian Lane ES
Rose Tree Media SD
July 8 - 19
9 a.m. - noon
John
Sweeney
SOU-YW/YR
SOU-MS
1-5
6-8
Oak Ridge ES
Souderton SD
July 8 - 19
9 a.m. - noon
Betsy
Stone
DAN-YW/YR
1-5
Amity Intermediate Center
Daniel Boone SD
July 15 - 26
9 a.m. - noon
Kathryn
Lamothe
DUB-YW/YR
DUB-MS
1-5
6-8
Jarrettown ES
Upper Dublin SD
July 15 - 26
9 a.m. - noon
Jamie
Adler
WDEP-YW/YR
2-6
West Deptford MS
West Deptford SD
July 15 - 26
9 a.m. - noon
Gaetan
Pappalardo
LMER-MS2
LMER-GFSF
6-8
6 - 12
Harriton HS
Lower Merion SD
July 22 - Aug. 2
9 a.m. - noon
Kathleen
Hall Scanlon
(completed)
Our children go away with positive self-esteem. There is no failure because
every effort is a success. Building on successes and positives leads to a
desire to learn. Our children become life-long learners. - Sue Fitzgerald,
site coordinator
I learned how to visualize a story before writing it and to rewrite, rewrite,
rewrite! - Olivia, grade 6
This is a great opportunity to work in a collaborative way with other young
writers. - Parent
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Two-week classes in private school
Fee: $275 if paid by June 7, $300 thereafter
See page 2 for course description
Code
Class
PRS-YW/YR
Young Writers/
Young Readers
Location
Grades
Pen Ryn School
Fairless Hills
completed
1-7
Dates/
Time
Coordinator
July 22 - Aug. 2
9:00 a.m. - noon
Bruce
Perlman
Two-week class in a special location
Fee: $300 if paid by June 7, $325 thereafter
See page 2 for course description
Code
Class
Location
Grades
Dates/
Time
Teacher
VF-YW/YR
Young Writers/
Young Readers
Valley Forge
National Park
completed
3-4
July 15 - 26
9 a.m. - noon
Diana
Berklich
I liked the fact that we could explore all kinds of writing prompts and strengthen
all my skills. In this camp you explore all forms of writing and reading skills in
fun and exciting ways. - Grace, grade 7
My child absolutely loved coming! It kept her brain moving in the summer, and
encouraged her to try new writing styles and to do more reading. - Parent
I enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere as well as the creative activities and prompts. This is a camp focused on the craft of writing as well as the process of generating ideas and inspiration. - Cheyenne
My child’s creativity and skills were identified. She was supported and directed
in a manner that she could really flourish. - Parent
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One-week classes in special locations
Fees vary by location, see chart
See pages 2 - 3 for course descriptions and codes
Code
M-CWA
P-SPP
P-WA
L-Buzz
L-Tree
Class
Creative Writing
and the
Visual Arts
Spies, Plots, and
Petticoats
Winged
Adventures
What’s the
Buzz?
Meet Me in the
Treehouse
completed
6-9
completed
3-5
completed
3-5
completed
3-4
completed
1-2
Location
James A.
Michener Art
Museum
Cliveden, Peter
Wentz Farmsted,
Graeme Park, &
Pennypacker Mills
Pennypacker
Mills
Longwood
Gardens,
Kennett Square
Longwood
Gardens,
Kennett Square
Dates/
Time
July 8 - 12
1 - 4 p.m.
July 8 - 12
9 a.m. - noon
July 15 - 19
9 a.m. - noon
July 29 - Aug. 2
9 a.m. - noon
July 22 - 26
9 a.m. - noon
Teacher
Kate Amate
Linda Walker/
Gwen Douse
Linda Walker
Patty Koller/
Andi Ries
Patty Koller/
Andi Ries
Cost
$250 by June 7/
$275 thereafter
$245 by June 7/
$260 thereafter
$245 by June 7/
$260 thereafter
$225 by June 7/
$240 thereafter
$225 by June 7/
$240 thereafter
Grade
range
I learned how to write like a champion!
- Katie, grade 3
My daughter gained confidence in herself and
enjoyed having a place to go where reading and
writing are celebrated. - Parent
This camp was wonderful. It shows how to connect
reading and writing with nature. - Emily, grade 4
This program is fantastic and superb.
- Jason, grade 6
My child looked at how to approach writing
from a different perspective. He was challenged to use his imagination. - Parent
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Program fees
Two-week school district and WCU classes: $250 if paid by June 7, $275 thereafter
DAN-YW/YR
DUB-YW/YR
DUB-MS
GAR-YW/YR
GAR-MS
KUT-YW/YR
RTM-NJ
LMER-YW/YR
RTM-YW/YR
LMER-MS1
ALL
SOL-MS
LMER-MS2
West Chester
SOU-YW/YR
LMER-GFSF
University classes
SOU-MS
LMER-M&S
WDEP-YW/YR
One-week classes in special locations:
L-Buzz and L-Tree
$225 by June 7/$240 thereafter
M-CWA
$250 by June 7/$275 thereafter
P-SPP and P-WA
$245 by June 7/$260 thereafter
Two-week classes in special locations:
PRS-YW/YR
$275 by June 7/$300 thereafter
VF-YW/YR
$300 by June 7/$325 thereafter
Program fee includes basic supplies, a camp t-shirt, and a $50 non-refundable administrative fee.
~ ~ Maps to each location with specific pick-up and drop-off information are posted on our website at
www.pawlp.org (Click on Youth Programs on the left navigation bar.) ~ ~
No refunds after June 7.
Send registration and payment to:
PA Writing & Literature Project Office
West Chester University
West Chester, PA 19383
Register on-line at
www.pawlp.org
FAX registration form to:
610-436-3212
Scholarship information: A limited number of need-based scholarships are available.
Financial information is required. Please visit our website at www.pawlp.org or contact the
Youth Programs Office at 610-436-3089 for further information.
The deadline for scholarship applications is June 7, 2013.
Register early! Many classes fill quickly. Registrations are accepted on a first come, first served
basis, with no guarantee of enrollment.
All registrations must be received at least one week prior to the first day of class.
To make a donation to our Scholarship Fund go to
www.wcufoundation.org
Designate Fund Number 2100-903FN (PA Writing and Literature Project)
Thank you!!
Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available on request by calling
610-436-3089. Please make your needs known as soon as possible, but not less than
one week in advance, to allow time for the necessary arrangements.
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Please print:
2013 Youth Registration Form
Register on-line at
www.pawlp.org
Code: ___________________ Program dates: __________________________
Student name: ____________________________________________________
Date of birth: ___________________________
(circle) Male Female
Home phone: _____________________________________________________
Parent name: _____________________________________________________
Address: ________________________________________________________
City: _______________________________ State: _____ Zip: ____________
e-mail address: ___________________________________________________
(Confirmation letter will be sent via e-mail.)
Grade completed in June, 2013: ________
Current school: ___________________________________________________
School district or town of private school: _______________________________
T-shirt size - (circle one) Child M Child L Adult S Adult M Adult L
Previously attended? (circle) Yes No
If yes, how many years? ____
Do you want to share your name and number with other parents for carpool list?
(circle) Yes No
How did you hear about us? (circle) Brochure/Flyer/School District website/
PAWLP website/Teacher/Word of mouth/Sign Up for Camp/Other _______________
Emergency contact name and number (please provide two):
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
Medical problems and allergies our staff should know about:
________________________________________________________________
I authorize emergency care through the 911 number and the University Health Center for
WCU programs:__________________________________________________________
Signature of Parent/Guardian
Date
I understand that this camp is designed for students who enjoy writing and reading and
that it is not a remedial program. __________Parent/Guardian (please initial)
I give PAWLP permission to use photos and videos of my child for publicity. (circle one) Yes No
Payment information --- Full payment must accompany registration
Program Fee (see charts at left):
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Family discount:
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(first child pays full price, deduct $10 for each additional child in family)
TOTAL:
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Check/Money Order #____________ payable to: PAWLP Youth Programs/WCU
or (circle one) Master Card VISA Discover AMEX
Card No. ________________________________ Expiration Date: ________________
Cardholder’s name (printed) _______________________________________________
Signature:______________________________________________________________
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210 E. Rosedale Avenue
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA 19383
PA Writing & Literature Project