Writer's Retreat

We welcome girls from down the street and around the world to this program. International non-native English speaking candidates must complete a Duolingo test and await approval for this program before enrolling. The Duolingo test is very convenient and can be taken from home: The Duolingo English Test (DET)  Should this program prove to not be the best fit for the candidate, we recommend our English Language and Leadership program which is designed to hone English listening, speaking, reading, writing, interview, and presentation skills.

This program, led by a university professor, is the place for the girl eager to work on an existing piece or turn an idea to print. We welcome writers interested in deepening their practice and craft through free-writing, workshopping, editing, redrafting, and presenting. Poets, essayists, novelists, short story writers, bloggers, journalists, and fan-fiction writers are all welcome.

Program Information

Type: Day

Ages: Rising 6th - 9th graders

Cost:
$1100 - 2 week session (Day)
Early bird rate:
$1050 (Day) (register by February 15, 2020)

Dates:
Session I: July 6 - July 17, 2020
Session II: July 20 - July 31, 2020

Hours:
Monday-Friday (Day program)
Arrival/sign-in: 8:30–8:45 a.m.
(Students are welcome to arrive as early as 8:00 a.m.)
Sign-out/dismissal: 3:00-3:30 p.m.

Optional After care
3:00-5:30 p.m. add $225 per session

At GirlSummer we know that parents’ lives are busy and can get busier at a moment’s notice. Our GirlSummer Aftercare program provides extended care from 3:00 to 5:30 p.m., and allows girls to participate in sports, arts, music, and other fun experiences through the afternoon. A nutritious snack is always included. Parents can sign up for the full session ($225), or make use of our drop-in rate as needed.

Registration opens December 2, 2019.