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YouthWrite Camps

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! 



Click on one of the camps under Find a Camp to find out more about our camps/workshops that are currently open for registration!


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 30th Anniversary Alumni Weekend
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$125.00 CAD
Early Bird 2026
$100.00 CAD

July 3rd - July 5th, 2026

Overnight weekend for YouthWrite Alumni

Come and celebrate 30 years of YouthWrite with us!

       
Write2Film 2026
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$825.00 CAD
Early Bird 2026
$800.00 CAD

July 12 - July 17, 2026

Overnight Camp For Ages 14-19
An unforgettable experience for creative youth to gain first hand experience in film making. Learn the basics from professional instructors while filming, editing, and producing a film!

       
YouthWrite Peak I Experience 2026
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$825.00 CAD
Early Bird 2026
$800.00 CAD

June 28 - July 3, 2026

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.

       
Spring Break Young Creators' Camps
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$50.00 CAD

Join us during spring break for a day camp for young creators, in-person at the Highlands United Church in Edmonton!