Events, Conferences, and Camps
SUmmer 2024 Camps
This year, we are excited to offer our summer camps through Camps on Campus! Explore our offerings below and register today!
June 17 – 21, 2024 | Creative Writing: Publish a Story (Rising 5th-8th Graders) | |
| Has your child ever dreamed of seeing their name on a book cover? At our Creative Writing Workshop: Publish a Story summer camp, that dream becomes reality! Under the guidance of experienced UNC Charlotte Writing Project teachers, campers in grades 5-8 will craft compelling stories that will lead to professionally printed anthology that they get to keep and cherish forever! Learn more here. | |
| June 17 – 21, 2024 | College Personal Statement Writing Workshop (Rising Seniors) | |
| Rising senior, ready to tell your unique college story? This intensive workshop, in partnership with the renowned UNC Charlotte Writing Project, equips you with the tools and guidance to craft a captivating personal statement that stands out from the crowd. Learn more here. | |
| June 24 – 28, 2024 | Graphic Novel Writing (Rising 5th-8th Graders) | |
| Graphic Novel Writing Camp is your gateway to a world where words and art collide to create captivating stories. In partnership with UNC Charlotte’s Writing Project, this camp offers an unparalleled opportunity for students in grades 5-8 to dive deep into the fascinating world of graphic novels. Learn more here. | |
| July 22 – July 26, 2024 | Think Global, Write Local! (Rising 5th-8th Graders) | |
| Calling all young writers and changemakers! Are you ready to explore global issues that impact your local community and unleash your writing power to make a difference? Join us at the Think Global, Write Local! Summer Camp, a week-long program hosted in partnership with UNC Charlotte’s Writing Project designed specifically for grades 5-8. Learn more here. |
Fall 2024 Conference
We are so excited to invite you to the Fall Writing Conference hosted by the Charlotte Writing Project at UNC Charlotte on September 19, 2024 from 9 am to 4:00 p.m. at UNC Charlotte Center City! This year’s Writing Project conference seeks to bring together scholars, educators, community members, and practitioners to engage in critical dialogue and innovative practices to address the ongoing challenges surrounding free expression. We are seeking proposals in the following categories: (1) culturally sustaining community partnerships, (2) digital literacies, (3) censorship & banned books, (4) high-impact strategies. The Call for Proposals closes on May 31, 2024. Registration is now open!
Important Links:
Call for Proposals
Registration
If you have any questions, reach out to Lucy Arnold at lucy.arnold@charlotte.edu or Heather Coffey at hcoffey@charlotte.edu.