Camp · Community/Rec Center · Ages 10–14 · $300/week
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▌ Community/Rec Center · Ages 10–14

Write On! A Camp for Young Writers

Fairbanks, AK · $300/week

A creative writing camp for young authors to develop their skills in various genres.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the University of Alaska Fairbanks Summer 365 camps page, which lists 'Write On! A Camp for Young Writers' as one of their offerings (https://summer365.alaska.edu/camps). The camp is described as a day camp for different age groups, focusing on creative writing, storytelling, and poetry. The University of Alaska Fairbanks is the owner and operator of the camp, indicating a university-affiliated program. The website mentions that all UAF Summer 365 staff and instructors undergo background checks, confirming the presence of this safety measure (https://summer365.alaska.edu/camps). There is no information available regarding ACA accreditation, state licensing, or specific staff-to-camper ratios on the provided webpage. Social media handles for the University of Alaska Fairbanks are @uafairbanks on Instagram and UAFairbanks on Facebook, which would cover the camp as part of the university's broader outreach.
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Who thrives here Ages 10–14

Write On! A Camp for Young Writers is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. community/rec center programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
Operator
University program

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Details

  • Category: Community/Rec Center
  • Ages: 10–14
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: University of Alaska Fairbanks, Fairbanks, AK 99775
  • Phone: 907-474-7021
  • Email: summer.sessions@alaska.edu
  • Cost notes: USD

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: indoor

Frequently asked about Write On! A Camp for Young Writers

What ages does Write On! A Camp for Young Writers accept?
Write On! A Camp for Young Writers is open to children ages 10–14. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does Write On! A Camp for Young Writers cost?
Write On! A Camp for Young Writers publishes $300/week for the standard session. USD Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Write On! A Camp for Young Writers's hours?
Write On! A Camp for Young Writers runs 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Write On! A Camp for Young Writers?
Write On! A Camp for Young Writers is operated by a university program. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Write On! A Camp for Young Writers provide lunch?
Write On! A Camp for Young Writers does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
How does Write On! A Camp for Young Writers compare to other community/rec center camps in Fairbanks?
Write On! A Camp for Young Writers is one of 74 community/rec center camps in Fairbanks that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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