Summer 2025:
Weeklong Kids’ Summer Writing Camps
in Southwest Austin, Texas!
Empowering young writers to find their voices
and build community as they explore three writing genres—fiction, poetry and memoir—in this fun, inspiring half-day summer camp.
My philosophy:
Everyone is a storyteller. Everyone has a unique voice. And everyone has something important to say. I delight in helping young writers connect with their unique creative voices and perspectives, and supporting them in telling their stories, their way.
How the camps are structured:
Each weeklong writing camp runs from 9 AM–12 noon, Monday through Friday, in my home in Southwest Austin. During our time together, we gain daily inspiration from mentor texts, and then write together and share our readings aloud. We give each other positive feedback only, in order to encourage each other’s voices and help each other develop our work. By Friday, we each develop a favorite piece of writing, and each camper has the option to read their work aloud at an open-mic-style gathering (parents/guardians, siblings and friends are invited to attend—refreshments provided!).
Along with instilling a love of creative writing in kids and helping them explore their unique voices, I welcome diversity and prioritize creating a safe and nurturing environment for all. Kids ages 10–14 are welcome, along with all genders, sizes, races and creeds.
Max capacity:
10 participants* per weeklong camp session.
*See individual sessions below for current open spots.
Session 1 – June camp:
June 23–27, 2025, 9 AM–12 noon daily
*The June 2025 session is now FULL*
Session 2 – July camp:
July 21–25, 2025, 9 AM–12 noon daily
*The July 2025 session is now FULL*
Session fee:
$300.00/weeklong camp session (sibling discounts available). Fee includes daily healthy snacks and water bottles as well as all writing supplies (pens, journals and more). Campers are also welcome to bring their own snacks/hydration if preferred.
$100 deposit is required to reserve camper’s spot in June or July session. Fee balance will be due June 1 for the June session and July 1 for the July session. Deposits are fully refundable until May 31 (June session)/June 30 (July session). After those dates, deposits/fees may be fully or partially refundable on a case-by-case basis.
About me:
I am a professional writer published in fiction and non-fiction, with writings available across the Web. I am also a former 7th-grade Language Arts teacher and a certified Teaching Consultant with the National Writing Project, which basically means I’m certified to teach other teachers about best practices for teaching writing to kids. I have a Bachelor of Arts degree in Creative Writing and a Master’s degree in Secondary Education. Exploring writing with kids, through reading others’ writings and developing and sharing our own, is my absolute pleasure and honor. Learn more about me here!
How to register:
Please email catherineamorris@yahoo.com with your preferred session to confirm availability. Venmo and PayPal accepted along with personal checks.