Iowa Young Writers’ Studio

• Program benefits: Readings by published writers; workshops on process and aspects of craft; discussions on writing-adjacent subjects (literary translation, film, revision, mental health); collaborative projects to allow small groups of students to work together; as well as open mics, talent shows, icebreakers, and social gatherings

• https://iyws.clas.uiowa.edu/

Interlochen Center for the Arts Creative Writing Program

• Program benefits: Genre workshops in fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and playwriting; placed in classes outside of comfort zones to learn more about different genres; reading showcase; guest artists and speakers

• https://www.interlochen.org/creative-writing/camp-programs#programs

Sarah Lawrence College Writer’s Week

• Program benefits: Work with distinguished faculty and graduate students, generating materials to share, collaboration with peers, learning to revise and edit. 

• https://www.sarahlawrence.edu/summer/writers-week.html

Carnegie Mellon Pre-College Writing and Culture Program

• Program benefits: Opportunities to explore some of Pittsburgh’s world-class museums, access to the Carnegie Mellon Archives and Fine and Rare Book Rooms, mentorship and networking opportunities.

• https://www.cmu.edu/pre-college/academic-programs/writing-and-culture.html

Kenyon Review Young Writer’s Workshop

• Program benefits: class sizes of 12-14, home of literary journal “Kenyon Review”, experienced teachers from Kenyon Review and Kenyon college.

• https://kenyonreview.org/high-school-workshops/

Emerson College Creative Writers Workshop

• Program benefits: Work with highly regarded faculty writers, participate in literary hangouts, participate in “final reading” at the conclusion of the program

• https://emerson.edu/community-culture-belonging/hive/college-pathway-programs/emersonwrites

School of New York Times Summer Academy

• Program benefits: wide array of course offerings from journalism and media to sports and fashion, taught by reporters and experts in the fields, experience dorm life in New York City

• https://nytedu.com/pre-college/summer-academy/nyc/