Scribes Summer Camp
A week-long creative Writing Summer camp for middle-grade students that explores the craft of storytelling with author H.D. Hunter.
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Location
The Wren's Nest
1050 Ralph David Abernathy Boulevard Southwest Atlanta, GA 30310Refund Policy
About this event
- 4 days 7 hours
This Summer, The Wren’s Nest is bringing back the Scribes Summer Camp session for middle school students from July 8 to 12. Students are invited to embark on a literary adventure, developing the craft of writing and sharpening their storytelling skills in workshops led by local teaching artist and published author Hugh D. Hunter.
Every day, campers will be treated to exclusive insights from guest speakers across the storytelling genre, including journalists, musicians, performers, and creative writers, as they unveil the secrets behind their success.
Camp will conclude with a Scribes Showcase, creating a platform for our young storytellers to celebrate their creative talents with their family and friends.
About SCRIBES
At The Wren’s Nest, our mission is to cultivate the next generation of writers and readers by championing the power of using your voice to tell your story. The Scribe program was first created in 2010 to connect middle-grade students to creative writing education and mentorship.
This year's week-long summer camp session is open to middle-grade students in Georgia. Spaces are limited to 15 students, and admission will be granted on a first-come, first-served basis. The $300 registration fee for students includes workshop attendance, museum admission, a notebook and writing utensil, and light refreshments.
About the Instructor
Hugh “H.D.” Hunter is a storyteller, teaching artist, and community organizer from Atlanta. He’s also the winner of several indie book awards for multicultural fiction. Hugh is committed to stories about Black kids and their many expansive worlds. He loves vegan snacks, basketball, and stories that make you cry—but make you smile afterward. Check out Hugh’s work at thesoutherndistrict.com and follow him at @hd_tsd.
Special THANKS
The Scribes Summer Camp is made possible by the Gable Foundation.
The Wren’s Nest is supported in part by the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta, the City of Atlanta Mayor's Office of Cultural Affairs, the Fulton County Board of Commissioners, and the Georgia Council for the Arts through appropriations of the Georgia General Assembly. Georgia Council for the Arts also receives support from its partner agency - the National Endowment for the Arts.
Frequently asked questions
Summer camp is Monday, July 8 – Friday, July 12 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Drop-off and pick-up will be in The Wren’s Nest’s front vestibule. Parents/guardians must sign their students in and out, in person, before and after the workshop. If someone other than a student’s parent or legal guardian picks them up, we require prior written notice.
We will provide notebooks and writing utensils for students. Campers are allowed to have cell phones during the summer camp but are discouraged from using them during the hours of instruction, snack, and lunch times. The Wren’s Nest is not responsible for any items that are lost, broken, or stolen.
We are excited to partner with professional local writers, each of whom brings deep knowledge and experience to the classroom. This year is led by local author H.D. Hunter. Wren’s Nest staff will also be onsite to greet students, parents/guardians and facilitate a smooth workshop.
In order to facilitate a meaningful learning experience that fits our unique venue, each workshop will have a maximum capacity of 15 students.
Each workshop agenda contains generative writing exercises and prompts, as well as time for breakout discussions and activities. While you may not leave with a fully-written new story, you’ll go home with plenty of ideas to keep the writing going after class!
If the workshop registration fee is prohibitive, please contact us at chair@wrensnest.org. We would be happy to assist you.
Any cancellation or change made more than one week before the camper’s first day carries a processing fee of $25; if you cancel your registration before the one-week deadline, you will receive a refund less than the $25 fee.
No refunds can be given for cancellations made less than two weeks prior to the start date. • Refunds will not be issued for no-shows. • Partial attendance of camp will NOT result in refunds for individual days missed of summer cam week.
Please make sure you pack your camper’s lunch each day. We recommend packing lunch in thermal bags; campers will not have access to a microwave or refrigerator. Snacks and lunches containing nuts are not permitted. We highly encourage you to pack students a snack in addition to their lunch.
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Come join the fun at The Wren's Nest, Atlanta's oldest house museum, where folktales and stories are performed live every Saturday at 1:00.