2010 Summer Writing Camp

Calling all young writers looking to stay in “writing” shape over the summer! Thurber House is pleased to release the 2010 Summer Writing Camp schedule.  We’re also excited to announce that due to popular demand, we have added another week of camp for 2nd and 3rd graders. Another note, we will not have camp at the Delaware Arts Castle this year.

We will mail out our brochure and post all of the class and registration information in March, so stay tuned! If you’d like to be added to our mail or email list to receive information right to your door/inbox, please email tfairman@thurberhouse.org. If you have questions about camp, registration or scholarships, please contact Meg Brown at megbrown@thurberhouse.org.

We are also looking for a few good counselors! If you are interested, click here for a PDF flier with the qualifications.

2010 Summer Camp Schedule:
June 14-18: 2/3 grade camp; 1-4:30 p.m.
June 21-25: 2/3 grade camp; 1-4:30 p.m.
June 28-July 2: 6/7/8 grade camp; 9:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
July 5-July 9: NO CAMP
July 12-16: 6/7/8 grade camp; 9:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
July 19-23: 6/7/8 grade camp; 9:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
July 26-30: 4/5 grade camp; 9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Aug. 2-6: 4/5 grade camp; 9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Aug. 9-13: 4/5 grade camp; 9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

2009 Summer Writing Camp

We have concluded our 2009 Summer Writing Camps and had a fabulous time! Join us next summer when we unleash imaginations onto the page again! To be put on our mailing list to receive information about our education programs, please email Meg Brown at megbrown@thurberhouse.org.

Catch some of what we did this summer:

A few of our 4th and 5th grade campers describing the intricate entrance to the Bar of Modern Art.

Campers creating stories and illustrations using the Topiary Garden as a backdrop.

Hard at work with one of the character activities.

Thurber House's Children's Writer in Resident, Hope Anita Smith, working with one of our campers.

Guest teacher and puppeteer Nancy Lacher working with the students.

One of our brave campers sharing her work at open mic.

A glance at our campers during their tour of the Lincoln Theatre.

The amazing Word Wall created during the 2nd and 3rd grade camp.

A few campers working together during the activity with the Columbus Council on World Affairs.

The 2009 Thurber Summer Writing Camp is generously sponsored by Time Warner Cable

In addition, we extend special thanks to National City Bank now a part of PNC, JP Morgan Chase Foundation, Grange Insurance, State Auto Insurance Company Foundation, and the Harry C. Moores Foundation and the Phi Kappa Psi Foundation for their support of our programming for children. Thanks also to the Greater Columbus Arts Council, the Ohio Arts Council, and the Mrs. Robert L. Barnes Endowment and the Benham Memorial funds of the Columbus Foundation for their ongoing support of our programs.