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Q: Do I have to be an
exceptional writing to be accepted to the YWC?
A: No, students of varying
abilities are accepted. However, this is not a remediation camp
and only those who are very interested in writing should apply.
Q: How do I apply?
A: Click
here
to print an application to fill out and mail.
Q: How much does camp cost?
A: Much of the cost of
camp
is offset by a grant from the National Writing Project. The cost
may change from year-to-year depending on the number of campers
accepted
and the amount of grant money received. Cost for the 2008 camp is
$75. Scholarships are available based on need.
Q: What are the dates and
times
of camp?
A: The 2010 camp will be held
June 14th-25th from 9 am to 12 pm.
Q: What if I can only attend
one week?
A: Only students who are able
to attend both weeks should apply.
Q: Do you provide
transportation?
A: Unfortunately, we are not
able to provide transportation to or from camp.
Q: Where does camp meet?
A: We always take a field
trip
the first day of camp, usually to Downtown Greenville, to have a
writing
marathon. The remaining days we meet at the University Center on
Pleasantburg Drive in Greenville.
Q: How do you decide who
is
accepted?
A: Each spring our staff
meets and makes its acceptance decisions based on your writing sample,
teacher recommendation, and demonstrated interest in writing.
Q: When will I know if I
was
accepted?
A: After our staff meets,
you will receive a letter in the mail letting you know if you are
accepted. If you have not heard anything by early May, you should
contact
Kelly Tracy.
Q: Why is your staff
qualified to teach me writing?
A: Everyone on our staff
is an
experienced educator, as well as an UWP Teacher Consultant. They have
attended the Upstate Writing
Project's Summer Institute, an intense research-based 4-week course
that
has teachers reflect on and improve their writing and writing
instruction.
Teachers must apply and be recommended for the institute. To learn
more about our staff, click
here.
Q: How is the YWC
affiliated
with Clemson University?
A: The YWC is part of the
Upstate Writing Project, a local affiliate of the
National
Writing Project. The UWP is overseen by Clemson
University and directed by CU professor Dr. Rebecca Kaminski. The
YWC is partially funded through a grant from the National Writing
Project.
Q: What exactly do you do
at
the Young Writers' Camp?
A: Write! You'll write
with the group and work with a small mentoring group. You'll hear
great read-alouds and meet with published authors. You'll blog about
your writing and get feedback. You'll also create a web
page to display your writing. You'll make friends with kids
your own age who also love to write!
Q: Do you have to go to
school in Greenville County to attend?
A: No, any student from
the
upstate is welcome to apply. Students can be from public, private,
or home schools.
Q: Can you reapply to the
YWC if you have already attended?
A: Yes, but space is
limited
for both new and returning students, so you are not guaranteed a
space.
Q: I've been accepted, but
who do I make my check payable to?
A: Checks should be made
out
to "Upstate Writing Project" and mailed to "Upstate Writing Project,
ATTN: Kelly Tracy, YWC Director, University Center, PO Box 5616,
Greenville, SC 29606" upon acceptance.
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