Classes & Workshops

Summer 2023 Camps & Workshops 

Nature Writing

3rd-5th Graders


Do you love reading and writing stories? Come let your imagination take flight in this dynamic story camp. Through games, art, puppets, theater, reading and writing we will explore the incredible world of storytelling while also having a whole lot of fun! Learn how to create fantastic, interesting characters. Design the perfect setting for your story. Figure out how to craft an exciting plot that creates conflict and offers satisfying resolution. Beyond just writing, expect to be on your feet and collaborating with your peers to create new stories and new worlds in a supportive, creative environment.

Monday-Friday, 10:00am-12:00pm

July 24-July 28th


Location: Sawyer Park

2999 O. B. Riley Rd, Bend, OR 97701


Cost: $175

Monday-Friday, 10:00am-12:00pm

July 31-August 4th


Location: Bend International School

63034 O. B. Riley Rd, Bend, OR 97703


Cost: $175

The Art of the story

Middle School Students


This course is designed for middle school writers who are interested in writing short stories, a novel, or a screenplay. Whether you already have some ideas written down or know you have a story inside of you, in this four-week course you will learn how to plan, structure and start writing the story you’ve always wanted to write. Each day we'll focus on different story elements, including creating compelling characters, plot and structure, setting and description, conflict and resolution, and effective dialogue. Each mini lesson is followed by targeted writing exercises that can be applied directly to the story you are writing. Creative writing is not only nourishing for the imagination, but also develops your close-reading skills, your critical thinking, and your understanding of how language works. By the end of this course you will have a creative writing toolkit to continue bringing your stories to life!

Page to stage

4th-6th Graders


In this dynamic, high-energy class, we will explore short stories, book excerpts, and poetry through the context of theater and performance. While most reading happens in silence, solitude, and stillness, this class will bring reading into the realm of voices, collaboration and movement. Studies show that when we study language through body movement and performance, we internalize ideas in a more concrete way. For those who love words and storytelling and the joy of bringing them to life, this is the course for you! You don't need any theater experience, just a willingness to put yourself out there and casually perform in a safe, supportive environment with no judgment.



Monday-Friday, 10:00am-12:00pm

August 14-August 18


Location: Bend International School

63034 O. B. Riley Rd, Bend, OR 97703


Cost: $175

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