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Experience the power of writing this summer! The Hudson Valley Writing Project offers an array of programs to bring young people together to tell their stories, share their thoughts and ideas, and develop new friendships.
View and share our electronic program flier.
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AGES 6-7
PLAY, WONDER & WRITE
Our imaginations will soar as we play together, make new friends, and tell our stories through drawing, writing, painting, clay, movement, and make-believe.
SUNY New Paltz | July 24-28 | 9am-1pm | $275
AGES 7-9
EXPLORING NATURE THROUGH ART & WRITING (waitlist)
Part nature walks. Part art studio. Plenty of writing! Together, we will explore the wonders of nature outside to inspire our artistic expression and beautiful words inside.
SUNY New Paltz | July 10-14 | 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. | $275
MAKING BOOKS (waitlist)
Enjoy a week reading the best picture books around! We'll notice and name what other authors and illustrators do in order to write and draw our very own picture books.
SUNY New Paltz | July 17-21 | 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. | $275 (Waitlist only)
Environmental Cooperative at Vassar Barns. Poughkeepsie | July 24-28 | 9 am-1 pm | $275
AGES 10-12
SUNY New Paltz | July 10-14 | 9am-1pm | $275
WRITING FOR FUN
Inspiring writing prompts, art activities, and visits to the planetarium and campus museum will spark our imaginations and creativity as we learn about and practice the craft of writing.
SUNY New Paltz | July 17-21 | 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. | $275
AGES 12-14
SUNY New Paltz | July 17-21 | 9am-3pm | $350
SUNY New Paltz | July 24-28 | 9 am- 1pm | $275
AGES 13-17
SUNY New Paltz | July 10-14 | 9am-3pm | $295
RISING JUNIORS & SENIORS
HVWP offers a 10% tuition discount to:
- Families registering siblings and/or one child for multiple sessions.
- SUNY New Paltz faculty/staff, HVWP teacher consultants, and faculty/staff members of HVWP's partner sites.
HVWP is committed to making our youth programs accessible to all students. To apply, please visit our Tuition Assistance page.
Please contact us with your questions at hvwp@newpaltz.edu or (845) 257-2836.