Boston and Beyond
The Writers’ Express invites students going into grades 9 and 10 to participate in this exciting two-week program. Like all WEX programs, Boston and Beyond combines exciting activities and daily trips with intense writing practice and polishing. This program focuses on travel writing and memoir. Students tour different parts of the city, participating in cultural activities and learning local histories, playing sports, and working on writing projects. Each student produces a polished piece of writing to be published in the WEX collection.
TRIPS AND ACTIVITIES INCLUDE:
- Sailing to the Harbor Islands
- Learning the history of Washington Square
- Experiencing authentic Armenian food in Watertown
- Playing intense games of Ultimate Frisbee on the Boston Common
- Listening, learning and writing in the city's many unique green spaces
- Rock Climbing
- People-watching in a variety of settings
WHO:
Curious students of all interests and abilities going into grades 9 and 10.
WHEN:
Camp meets daily from 8:30-4:30pm. Parents can drop-off campers starting at 8am.
July 21 – August 1 2008 (two weeks)
WHERE:
Based at the Simmons College Campus, 300 The Fenway, Boston. The camp is easily accessible by public transportation.
COST:
$985 for the two week session.
Financial Assistance is available to qualified families. Applying early will increase your chance of receiving aid.
Application
Below you will find all the materials you will need in order to register your child for camp next summer. Though we make every effort to accommodate all interested campers, due to the high demand for our summer programming, we cannot guarantee placement. Therefore, registration is on a first-come-first-served basis. The earlier you apply the better.
Please DOWNLOAD the application here.
Questions?
Call Krista Daly at (617) 844-1003, ext 307 or e-mail kdaly@wex.org if you have any questions.
