Brain Booster: Creative Writing
Discover your imagination. Tell a story. Build confidence and showcase your voice thru the written word.
Safety is our number one priority at Terra Marin Camp. All sessions will run in accordance with the CDC and state regulations around COVID-19.
Small group sessions (12 children or less)
PPE utilized as required
Frequent sanitization of common spaces & shared educational tools
Indoor/outdoor learning spaces
Developing strong writing skills is the primary goal of this fun & creative camp where students examine fiction, nonfiction, poetry and analytical essay writing. Using best practices from Lucy Caulkin's Reader's and Writer's workshops, campers will use their imaginations to create well-thought out and engaging pieces to share with others.
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Heroes & Villains
Ivania Portocarrero, a current Terra Marin School teacher, has an advanced degree in Elementary Education and extensive experience engaging youth with creative writing. She has over 16 years of teaching experience with specific training in mindfulness and social emotional learning. Her goal when teaching creative writing is to spark her student's imaginations to explore their voice and master their writing style through various genres of writing.
SCHEDULE & REGISTRATION
M-F Half Day Sessions (9am-12pm, 9:30am-12:30pm or 9pm-2pm)
Academics - Creative Writing (Ages 7 - 8)
June 15-July 3 (9:30am-12:30pm)
Heroes & Villains
Heroes & Villains
Academics - Creative Writing (Ages 9 - 11)
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