Creative writing, poetry, journalism, and zine-making camps for young writers in Portland's literary city.
Portland's status as a literary city—home to Powell's City of Books and a thriving independent publishing scene—extends to excellent creative writing programs for young people. From the prestigious Fir Acres Workshop drawing high schoolers nationally to the quintessentially Portland zine-making at IPRC, there's a program for every young writer. These camps emphasize finding one's voice, experimenting with form, and connecting with a community of writers. Many take advantage of Portland's literary resources and natural beauty to inspire creativity.
Premier residential creative writing program for high schoolers, attracting students nationally for two weeks of intensive workshops with published faculty.
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Creative writing meets nature play in Mt. Tabor Park, teaching the '3 pillars of story' through outdoor games and sensory writing in small groups.
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Quintessentially Portland nonprofit teaching zine-making and self-publishing, housing one of the nation's largest zine collections (9,000+ zines).
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8-session teen writing workshop teaching creative expression, fundamentals, and constructive critique in the workshop tradition.
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Multi-award winning arts camp exploring storytelling through crafts, music, theatre, and visual arts on a beautiful campus with gardens and tree house studio.
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