CAMP FAQ

Although we try our best to keep classrooms confined to one grade level, we reserve the right to place students in a multi-age or multi-grade classroom based on enrollment.

Yes, in the registration process, you can input a friend request name when prompted.

Creative Writing Camp (CWC) will be following both the campus’ protocol and the CDC guidelines. Masks will be required for students and staff at all campuses.

All camp classrooms include the following components. The day’s structure is determined by the teacher (s) and may vary, but these components will all be included.

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• Time for community building

• Creative entry points into writing through mentor texts, art, music, or movement

• Individual and partner writing time

• One-on-one conferencing with the teacher

• Reading of teacher’s comments on a student’s writing

• Practicing revision techniques

• Sharing writing with the class at the author’s chair

• Adding to writing portfolio

Playtime is critically important for children, helping them perform their best. Each class has several breaks during the day, allowing the students to play outside. Students can bring snacks and a lunch that can be eaten during these breaks. No microwaves are available and all campuses are “nut free”. Don’t forget your water bottle!

Creative Writing Camp (CWC) does not provide transportation.

Summer camp provides a unique setting in which children can learn the power of words, gain practice in self-expression, and expand their creativity while having fun. Hesitant writers bloom in the supportive environment as they experience different ways of writing and develop the confidence to think of themselves as writers. Children who already see themselves as authors develop new skills, stretch their creativity, and enjoy inspiration and mentoring from professional writers.

Classes are typically team-taught by professional writers and professional teachers. Classrooms for younger students are team-taught by teachers participating in yearlong or multiyear coursework with Rice School Literacy and Culture. Classrooms vary between 18 and 22 students depending on age, so the student/teacher ratio is roughly 1:10!

Classes are typically team-taught by professional writers and professional teachers. Classrooms for younger students are team-taught by teachers participating in yearlong or multiyear coursework with Rice School Literacy and Culture. Classrooms vary between 18 and 22 students depending on age, so the student/teacher ratio is roughly 1:10!

Prior to camp you will be emailed details on everything your child needs to bring to camp on their first day. Typically students are asked to bring a notebook, folder, and a pencil.

If you are enrolling your child in the WITS + Rice Creative Writing Camp, you have read and understand the following cancellation and refund policy: A 10 percent processing fee will be subtracted from all refunds. Due to the high demand for courses, registrations are considered final 30 days before classes start.

No refunds will be issued after these dates and credits will not be given for future classes. No refunds will be granted for participants who miss a portion of a program. Refund requests before the deadline must be made in writing to slc@rice.edu. Refunds for credit card payments will be processed as credits to the accounts from which they were paid and may not appear as a credit on your statement for up to four to six weeks.

Refunds for enrollments paid by check take up to four to six weeks to be processed and mailed by the Rice University accounting office. There is a $30 charge for any check returned for insufficient funds.

Summer camp is an intensive writing workshop, and participation is important for student success. There is no prorating of tuition for students who cannot attend the full schedule of classes.

First child: $495

Siblings: If more than one child is registered, a 10% discount will be applied to each child

If all spaces are filled, your application will be put on a waiting list. In the event space becomes available, you will be notified. You will not be charged for the class until you have confirmed registration.

General questions about Creative Writing Camp programming–Please leave a voice message at 713-348-5333 or 713-523-3877. Someone will get back to you as soon as possible.

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Technical help with registration 713-348-4803