Creative Writing & Literacy Camp
Program Description
The Creative Writing and Literacy Camp helps campers build communication skills through reading, writing, and making meaning of literacy.
Children will explore a variety of writing approaches, including narrative, persuasive, descriptive and creative. Instructors will guide campers through activities that strengthen these skills while fostering imagination, critical thinking, collaboration, and language comprehension.
This camp provides opportunities for campers to share their writing, express their ideas, and proudly celebrate their creative achievements.
Sample Day Schedule
| Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Period 1 | Words and Ideas | Character Spotlight | World Building | Characters | Creative Corner |
| Period 2 | Vocabulary Game | Personality Design | Listen and Sketch | Exploring a Plot | Build a Story |
| Period 3 | How Can Words Describe What We See and Feel? | How do People Act Differently In Stories? | How Does Location Shape What Happens? | How Do Events Connect? | How Can Writing be Shared Proudly? |
| Period 4 | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch |
| Period 5 | Word Match Play | Exploring and Sorting Emotions | Object Placement Game | Event Ordering | Illustrating Our Stories |
| Period 6 | Snack & Hydration Break | Snack & Hydration Break | Snack & Hydration Break | Snack & Hydration Break | Snack & Hydration Break |
| Period 7 | Sentence Strip Activity | Character Card Making | Story Setting | Creating a Comic Panel Design | Create and Read Our Stories |
| Period 8 | End of Day Reflection | End of Day Reflection | End of Day Reflection | End of Day Reflection | Weekly Showcase |
Lunch at Camp
A great day starts with a nutritious meal! At Newstead, we prepare fresh meals daily using locally sourced produce. Our state-of-the-art kitchen ensures every meal meets the same high standards that makes Newstead a trusted program for families. This year, we are proud to provide our campers with a lunch and snack program that supports their growth and learning. Our students can enjoy wholesome, nutritious food that fuels their play, exploration, and curiosity.
Best of all, lunch is fully complimentary and included in the camp program, at no additional cost to families.
Fee Information
Multi-weeks Discount:
Refund & Shortening Policy
Deposit Refund
a) Application Not Confirmed — Your deposit is fully refundable if we are unable to confirm your child's application.
b) If You Choose to Cancel:
Shortening of Enrolment
Shortening refers to reducing the number of weeks your child is enrolled (for example, changing from 6 weeks to 4 weeks).
Session Changes and Extensions
Sessions may be moved within Summer 2026 at no additional cost, subject to space availability.
Extending your child's enrolment (e.g., increasing from 2 weeks to 4 weeks) is subject to availability.
Important Conditions
The above refund and shortening policies apply with no exceptions.
Once your child's camp has begun, all camp fees are non-refundable.
Camp fees are charged for a reserved period, not on a daily basis.
Missed days for any reason are not refundable and cannot be made up.
All refund requests must be submitted in writing to the Camp Registrar.
Approved refunds will be processed after September 1, 2026 and issued within 30 days.
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Creative Writing & Literacy Camp
August 24 - August 28 • 5 Days
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