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.
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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:
TBD
WHERE:
Based at the Simmons College Campus, 300 The Fenway, Boston. The camp is easily accessible by public transportation.
COST:
TBD
Financial Assistance is available to qualified families. Applying early will increase your chance of receiving aid.
Application
Our 2010 application is not available at this time. Please check back in early December for a current application. Once available, applications are accepted on a first-come-first-serve, rolling basis. Though we would love to be able to accommodate all interested campers, due to limited space and the high demand for our summer programming, we cannot guarantee placement. The earlier you apply, the better your child's chances are of being enrolled in the program. Financial Assistance is available to qualified families. Applying early will also increase your chance of receiving aid.
Questions?
Call Krista Daly at (617) 844-1003, ext 307 or e-mail kdaly@wex.org if you have any questions.
Upon request, parents and legal guardians of campers enrolled in our programs may request
copies of The Writers’ Express staff background check results, The Writers’ Express healthcare and discipline policies, and grievance procedures.
The Writers’ Express summer programs must comply with the regulations of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and be licensed by the local board of health.
