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YouthWrite is a safe place to take artistic and creative risks in a supportive atmosphere. Young writers have a voice at YouthWrite! Young writers matter at YouthWrite! 


An Important Note on COVID-19:

YouthWrite Society Canada remains committed to the safety and health of our youth participants and employees. We continue to closely monitor the COVID-19 situation and are committed to the safety and health of our youth participants and employees. We continue to follow the guidelines and recommendations of Alberta Health Services and the Public Health Agency of Canada. YouthWrite recognizes this is an evolving situation and will make updates to this statement as information from Alberta Health Services becomes available.


Please note that if further restrictions are recommended, YouthWrite's camps will move online or to some form of hybrid delivery. We thank you for your patience during this turbulent time.

Keep scrolling down to find links to our Elbow River and River Valley Camp applications!

We have three incredible camps coming up in Summer 2023! Our theme this year? Writing Hope!



Why Sign Up?


  • YouthWrite camps fill up quickly and course selection is based on a FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED basis, according to receipt of full applications and official acceptance to camp
  • We have limited capacity, so sign up early to reserve your spot.
  • Stay in touch with new developments and new course offerings.
  • Once you're added to our official participant list, we can keep you apprised of both winter and summer camp updates.
  • Plus, it's always good to know how much company we should expect for dinner (and groovy times)!
 Campers around a table


Campers Exploring a River

Not Just About Writing!

YouthWrite is about writing, but also so much more:


  • Meet other aspiring young writers like you.
  • Leave your parents and siblings and everyday life behind to revel in a retreat setting.
  • Try new things that perhaps you've never tried before: yoga and writing, drumming and words, songwriting, illustrating, cartooning, screenwriting, improvisation and writing, body percussion and words, and so much more.  Who knows what you'll learn about yourself?
  • Perform at the Inklings and at the WordPlayful Wrap-up!
  • Work one-on-one at the Blue Pencil Café!
  • Be dazzled by our evening guest performers!
  • Be lulled to sleep by our traditional bedtime story!
  • Prepare to be amazed by the WordPlayful Players at the BEEG and LEETLE SHOWs!!!
Why Youthwrite?
Scholarships

Use your passion for writing and apply for a scholarship from our list of available scholarships & grants.

Great People - Great Camps
A Day at YouthWrite
YouthWrite Elbow River I Experience 2023
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$655.00 CAD
Early Bird Registration
$635.00 CAD

July 2 - July 7, 2023

Day or Overnight Camp For Ages 10-14
An unforgettable experience for creative youth, spending time with quality instructors and other talented peers discussing ideas and sharing their work.

       
YouthWrite Elbow River II Experience 2023
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$655.00 CAD
Early Bird Registration
$635.00 CAD

July 9 - July 14, 2023

Day or Overnight Camp For Ages 15-19
An unforgettable experience for creative youth, spending time with quality instructors and other talented peers discussing ideas and sharing their work.

       
YouthWrite River Valley Experience 2023
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$655.00 CAD
Early Bird Registration
$635.00 CAD

July 2 - July 7, 2023

Day Camp For Ages 8-12
A unique opportunity for kids to expand their writing horizons. Campers will receive guidance from published authors and learn writing techniques for specific genres.

       
Spring Break Young Writers' Camps
not available for sale
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$99.95 CAD

Join us during spring break for a day camp for young writers, live at the Bennett Centre in Edmonton's River Valley or online!

Drawn to Character 2023 - Live and In-Person
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$89.99 CAD

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Drawn to Character 2023 - Live and In Person
**For Ages 10-17
A workshop for Comic Creators and Role-Players to work with quality instructors and other talented peers.