Writers in the Woods
A week of adventure, writing, and fun with The Writers’ Express and Kroka Expeditions. Daily writing about their adventures will help students develop their expressive and technical skills.
ACTIVITIES INCLUDE:
- A multi-day canoe expedition, including camping on an island.
- Rock climbing on glacial cliffs.
- Opportunities to play games, swim, and develop sustainable outdoor living skills.
- Traditional craft-making from natural forest materials.
- Map and compass adventures in the woods and on water.
- A group service project.
- White water rafting on the Deerfield River with a rapid swim.
- Daily journal writing and one-on-one conferences to develop writing skills.
In the evenings, students will gather around the campfire to cook supper, share their journal writing, and sing songs. When the fire is out, students will drift off to sleep in their tents or under the stars, lulled by the sounds of a gurgling stream or the call of lake loons.
In the fall, the students' writing will be published in The Writers’ Express Collection.
Be ready for an adventure worth writing about!
*Each day depends on the weather and sometimes on water levels and dam releases.
WHO:
Adventurous students going into the 7th – 9th grades who want to learn to share their outdoor experiences though writing.
WHEN:
August 11 – August 17, 2008
WHERE:
The Kroka Expeditions base camp is located in Marlow, New Hampshire, close to the White and Green Mountain National Forests and the Adirondacks of New York. It is a short drive to the best white water paddling and climbing in the Northeast.
DEPARTURE:
We leave Boston on Saturday, August 11 at 9:00 am promptly.
RETURN:
We return to Boston on Friday, August 17 at approximately 4:00 pm.
COST:
$1185 for one week. Financial Assistance is available to qualified families. Applying early will increase your chance of receiving aid. (To apply for financial aid, fill out STEP 6 of the general application.)
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. Financial Assistance is available to qualified families. Applying early will increase your chance of receiving aid. (To apply for financial aid, fill out STEP 6 of the general application.)
Questions?
Call Krista Daly at (617) 844-1003, ext 307 or e-mail kdaly@wex.org if you have any questions.
