Writing Wizards
After 19 years, Thurber House is reinventing our annual Writing Academy that offers creative writing classes on Saturdays in January-February. In 2010, the Writing Wizards program takes over offering new perspectives, lots of fun, and of course, the best creative writing in the kingdom for 2nd through 8th graders. Taking a cue from James Thurber’s book, Many Moons, our wizards will be challenged to stretch their imaginations, problem-solve, explore new worlds, and put it in writing

Thurber Summer Writing Camp
We offer a seven-week day camp filled with writing adventures for grades two through nine. Our camp is filled with exciting field trips, creative writing classes taught by professional writers and teachers, and the chance to meet new friends. Camp is split into one-week sessions by grade level and usually begins in mid-June.

Young Writers' Studio
This is a special writing workshop program for students in 9th through 12th grades. Students meet twice a month and share their writing with other students and special guest speakers.

Ghost Writing Workshops and Fable Writing Workshops (seasonal)
Fourth, fifth, and sixth graders are invited to participate in our Ghost Writing Workshops in October, where they'll collaborate to create a funny ghost story based on James Thurber's beloved tale "The Night the Ghost Got In." In February, fourth through sixth graders have the opportunity to participate in our Fable Writing Workshops where they'll learn about fables and in the end create their own. Both Workshops end with parties at Thurber Center.

Poetry Out Loud
Each year, Thurber House partners with the Ohio Arts Council and other organizations to put on the Poetry Out Loud recitation competition for students in 9th-12th grade. The winner moves on to compete at nationals in Washington, D.C.

Tango: The Online Literary Journal of the Thurber Writing Academy and Summer Camp
Check out poetry, fiction, and nonfiction written by students who have taken participated in the Thurber Writing Academy or the Thurber Summer Writing Camp.