Help the budding writer in your family unlock their creative potential in the creative writing classes and courses below. Underneath the lists of classes, find out more about what kids will learn and gain from class and get tips on finding the best program for you. Read more
Classes and after-school programs listed below are focused on creative writing.
Creative Writing Summer Camp - Half Day Afternoon
Jul 06 - Aug 28, 2026
Unique, stimulating, and challenging program | Build skills to master writing | Weekly Mon-Fri | 9am - 12pm or 1pm - 4:00pm. Visit website |
Virtual Creative Writing Summer Camp
Jul 06 - Aug 28, 2026
Unique, stimulating, and challenging program | Build skills to master writing | Weekly Mon-Fri | 930am - 12pm or 1pm - 330pm. Visit website |
Creative Writing Summer Camp - Half Day Morning
Jul 06 - Aug 28, 2026
Unique, stimulating, and challenging program | Build skills to master writing | Weekly Mon-Fri | 9am - 12pm or 1pm - 4:00pm. Visit website |
Creative Writing and Drama Summer Camp
Jul 06 - Aug 28, 2026
Unique, stimulating, and challenging program | Build skills to master writing | Weekly Mon-Fri | 9am to 4pm Visit website |
Creative Writing Summer Camp - Half Day Morning
Aug 17 - Aug 28, 2026
Campers will write, edit & publish their own books—receiving digital & printed copies of their story! Visit website |
Creative Writing and Debate Summer Camp
Jul 06 - Aug 28, 2026
Power of Words Academy is committed to providing the highest quality of written and oral communication training to children. Visit website |
Creative Writing and Drama Summer Camp
Aug 17 - Aug 28, 2026
A creative, fun-filled week helping kids grow their story-writing skills and confidence performing for others! Visit website |
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Classes and after-school programs listed below offer some creative writing activities as part of a broader schedule.
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Grades 4-5 Public Speaking
Jul 06 - Aug 31, 2026
Cultivate your communication and persuasion skills through exercises that enhance your written and verbal expression! Visit website |
SAT Prep Program
Sep 22, 2025 - Dec 28, 2026
Comprehensive SAT prep with strategies, practice tests, and personalized coaching to boost confidence and maximize scores. Visit website |
Academic Support- Language
Sep 22, 2025 - Dec 28, 2026
Engaging language program that builds reading, writing, and communication skills with confidence and academic success. Visit website |
Primary 2 - English Language Arts
Sep 12, 2026 - Jun 27, 2027
Learn how to communicate clearly and concisely in both speech and writing! Visit website |
Grade 5-6 Reading Comprehension, Writing, Public Speaking and Debate Online Program
Sep 09, 2026 - Jun 22, 2027
Power of Words Academy is committed to providing the highest quality of written and oral communication training to children. Visit website |
Primary 1 - English Language Arts
Sep 12, 2026 - Jun 27, 2027
Learn how to communicate clearly and concisely in both speech and writing! Visit website |
Grades 4-5 Creative Writing
Jul 07 - Aug 27, 2026
Develop a different genre of creative work: ranging from short stories to personal essays, plays, and poems. Visit website |
Grades 7-8 Reading Comprehension, Writing, Public Speaking and Debate Program
Sep 09, 2026 - Jun 22, 2027
By the end of the program, your child will have the talent to write fantastic essays and deliver strong speeches! Visit website |
Grade 3 Reading Comprehension, Writing and Public Speaking Online Program
Sep 09, 2026 - Jun 22, 2027
Power of Words Academy is committed to providing the highest quality of written and oral communication training to children. Visit website |
Grades 7-9 Artificial Intelligence
Jul 09 - Aug 27, 2026
No previous coding experience needed! Visit website |
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English Prep Course for Entrance Exam [SSAT, UTS, IB, TOPS, MaCS]
Sep 24 - Nov 12, 2026
This course will familiarize your child with all aspects of the SSAT and ISEE exams. Visit website |
Grades 1-2 Language Arts
Jul 06 - Aug 31, 2026
Learn how to communicate clearly and concisely in both speech and writing! Visit website |
Grades 9+ Mechanics of Writing
Jul 07 - Aug 27, 2026
Each dynamic and exciting class of this popular workshop consists of both a grammar component and a writing component! Visit website |
Grades 6-8 Creative Writing
Jul 07 - Aug 27, 2026
Develop a different genre of creative work: ranging from short stories to personal essays, plays, and poems. Visit website |
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English Prep Course for Entrance Exam [SSAT, UTS, IB, TOPS, MaCS]
Sep 29 - Nov 17, 2026
Familiarize your child with all aspects of the SSAT and ISEE exams with a focus on the verbal, reading, and essay components Visit website |
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English Prep Course for Entrance Exam [SSAT, UTS, IB, TOPS, MaCS]
Jul 08 - Aug 26, 2026
This course will familiarize your child with all aspects of the SSAT and ISEE exams. Visit website |
Grade 4 Reading Comprehension, Writing, Public Speaking and Debate Online Program
Sep 09, 2026 - Jun 22, 2027
Power of Words Academy is committed to providing the highest quality of written and oral communication training to children. Visit website |
High School Credit Program (Optional In-Person for Veg Camp Campers)
Jul 05 - Aug 07, 2026
Earn Ontario high school credits this summer, from July 5–August 7, with the option to take in-person classes at Veg Camp. Visit website |
The Money Club.Org | July
Jul 06 - Jul 10, 2026
A nonprofit teaching design thinking, how to build with AI, and financial literacy. Visit website |
Virtual French Immersion Back To School Bootcamp – Rentrée en confiance
Aug 24 - Aug 28, 2026
Small-group online French Immersion bootcamp for Grades 1–5. Boost reading, writing, speaking, and school readiness. Visit website |
Virtual French Summer Camp - Week 5 – Parole, Voix et Expression
Jul 27 - Jul 31, 2026
A live online French camp where kids explore the Francophone world, build language skills, and gain confidence through fun. Visit website |
Virtual French Summer Camp - Week 8 – Minecraft Créatif
Aug 17 - Aug 21, 2026
Live online French camp for ages 6–12 inspired by Minecraft. Build, create, and speak French through fun missions. Visit website |
WillowWood Summer School - Credit Courses
Jun 30 - Jul 27, 2026
WillowWood has a long tradition of offering high school credit courses in the summer. Come THRIVE with us! Visit website |
Performance Program: Grade 1-8
Sep 09, 2025 - Jun 17, 2026
Students learn & rehearse a musical, and perform a fully staged show at the end of each session. No prior experience needed! Visit website |
Game Theory Sr.
Jul 20 - Aug 07, 2026
Several different fun and engaging on-campus programs offered each week for students in grades 12-17. Visit website |
Virtual French Summer Camp - Week 6 – Éco-Héros en Action
Aug 04 - Aug 07, 2026
Live online French eco-camp for ages 6–12. Learn nature-themed vocabulary through games, crafts & speaking fun. Visit website |
Set up for Success - English Focus for Grades 6-8
Jun 29 - Jul 03, 2026
This full day workshop will immerse students in a supportive and interactive English and study skills environment. Visit website |
Debating and Public Speaking Sr.
Jul 20 - Aug 07, 2026
Several different fun and engaging on-campus programs offered each week for students in grades 6-10. Visit website |
P.A. Day Academic Enrichment Camp
Feb 13 - Jun 26, 2026
Structured P.A. Day learning with academic focus, small groups, and balanced enrichment in a private school environment. Visit website |
Virtual French Summer Camp - Week 7 – Inventeurs LEGO
Aug 10 - Aug 14, 2026
Live online French LEGO-inspired camp for ages 6–12. Build, create, and learn through teamwork, games, and speaking fun. Visit website |
Virtual French Summer Camp - Week 1 - 🍁 Mon Canada, Mon Français
Jun 29 - Jul 03, 2026
A lively online French camp exploring Canada through games, speaking, and creative activities for ages 6–12. Visit website |
Virtual French Summer Camp - Week 9 – Vive l’été
Aug 24 - Aug 28, 2026
Live online French summer camp for ages 6–12. Explore beach, travel, and summer fun through games, crafts, and speaking. Visit website |
Virtual French Summer Camp - Week 4 – Petits Chefs Français
Jul 20 - Jul 24, 2026
A live online French camp where kids explore French cuisine, learn food vocabulary, and build confidence through play. Visit website |
Essay Writing Jr. - Summer Enrichment Camp
Jul 06 - Aug 14, 2026
Several different fun and engaging on-campus programs offered each week for students in grades 6-10. Visit website |
Virtual French Summer Camp - Week 2 – Petits Penseurs
Jul 06 - Jul 10, 2026
A virtual French camp for curious kids, building thinking skills through games, challenges, and creative expression. Visit website |
Virtual French Summer Camp - Week 3 – Je Découvre le Monde Francophone
Jul 13 - Jul 17, 2026
Travel the Francophone world online through games, culture, and speaking—build French skills and confidence. Visit website |
After-School Program: Future Founders Club
Mar 24 - Jun 25, 2026
A 14-week startup club. Kids build confidence, learn business basics, and launch their own ideas! Visit website |
Kids build their storytelling, poetry writing, and literary skills at classes across the country. Find your city in the list below and find classes near you:
OurKids.net list over 200 different activities taught in camps and after-school programs. Here's a look at some camps that we think you'd also enjoy.:
Creative writing camps offer kids an immersion in this art form. You can find both day and overnight camps on our website.
Writing camps offer kids a fun-filled, freeform setting where they can indulge in their passion for a week at a time (or longer) and meet and collaborate with other aspiring writers.
Journalism camp focuses on this exciting career option that combines creativity with curiosity and a passion for knowledge. Kids explore techniques and learn about research and investigative reporting. It’s ideal training ground for aspiring writers of all kinds.
Drama camps include some writing, but they’re also a forum for kids with a creative bent. Drama camp kids see a different side of storytelling when they work from others’ scripts, enacting scenes and exploring various emotions. They also learn more about their own feelings. Drama and creative writing are obviously parallel.
Arts camp opens up a world of expression for creative-minded kids. Camps in this category focus on everything from acting to songwriting and all points in between.
Here’s a look at what kids will learn in a creative writing class. Classes focus on storytelling skills like the following.:
Setting and description. Students will learn how to create a tone and to describe a setting, with an eye toward making the story’s atmosphere come alive for readers.
Characterization. Storytelling classes teach young writers how to create characters, develop unique traits for each, and make them unique and memorable. They introduce the notion of a character arc and teach students how to develop that.
Dialogue. Realistic dialogue is an integral part of any great story. Classes encourage students to develop their ear for conversation and give each character a distinct voice and intonation.
Applying figurative language. A creative writing class will help kids learn to develop—and also control—their use of descriptive language.
Rising action, conflict, climax and resolution. Classes teach students how to create stories’ conflict and to carefully and artfully build toward a climax that will be resolved satisfactorily.
Planning and editing. Classes in creative writing teach kids to plan narratives, to know where the story is going and how to artfully get to the end.
The writing craft is, of course, not something you can learn overnight or even in a week. Camps and classes, though, will propel students forward in their development. They offer end products such as a printed copy of students’ work. This creates a sense of pride and accomplishment.
Note that each class above will have different emphases, so check listings closely to find out how course curricula matches with your expectations.
Beyond the practical curriculum of the class, there are many other benefits students gain. Here’s a look.:
Social growth. The program setting naturalizes interaction with other kids. Students share a love of creative writing. They critique each other's work constructively under the guidance of a teacher. Kids learn to test their resilience and grow in creativity, as well as other characteristics.
Develop writing skills beyond creative writing. Classes will help kids improve punctuation and grammar skills, usage, diction, etc., as students all learn together. They develop skills that will make them better academic writers and learners.
Increased self confidence. In the freeform setting of a class, kids feel more license to express themselves—not only through their writing but in orally presenting things they’ve written. These classes tend to make learning fun, and kids feel more open. They discover things about both themselves and others that they wouldn’t elsewhere.
Builds a writing portfolio. Classes also contribute to kids’ and teens’ portfolio, helpful for those who aspire to make a career out of writing. While not everyone becomes a J.K. Rowling, there are many well-paying, very satisfying jobs in professional writing. Projects and writing here will be applicable.
When reviewing options above, make sure to question teachers and class providers, to ensure that you know what you’re going to gain from the course.
Ask about instructors’ credentials. How much experience do they have writing and what have they written? How much experience in teaching? How much experience do they have with children in the targeted age group.
Ask about homework. Are there assignments out of class? What are takeaways from class?
Ask about prerequisites. What level do children need to be at for this course?
Combine this with more advice from OurKids.net
How many Creative writing classes are there?
There are 7 programs specializing in Creative writing. In addition, there are 37 programs offering creative writing as an activity. Use the filters to narrow by age and program type, then click on matched programs to see daily activities, dates, rates and registration information.
What are the fees to attend Creative writing classes?
Fees for Creative writing classes range from $240 to $550 per program (program types and lengths vary). Use the filters here to narrow programs by age and type.
What age do Creative writing classes start at?
There are programs available for children aged 6 through 14.
Where can parents meet with Creative writing classes?
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