Writing Camps for High School Students

Hone your skills in creative writing, novel writing, spoken word, or comics and graphic narratives.

Interlochen Arts Camp offers everything from three-week summer writing camps with various workshops to one-week writing programs with hyper-focused topics. Explore our creative writing summer camps for high school students.

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Do you dream of publishing your novels or placing your poetry in literary magazines? Is your notes app or notebook full of ideas, characters, and plotlines that need to be shared with the world? Are you ready to let your creativity soar and connect with fellow writers who share your love for the written word?

This summer, come study creative writing at Interlochen Arts Camp—a haven for aspiring writers like you. Get ready to receive valuable guidance from our experienced faculty, work with accomplished guest writers, and forge lasting connections with new friends who will encourage you to become the writer you’ve always known you could be.

In this inspiring environment, you will:

Compose compelling new work as you explore genres from the novel to slam poetry
Learn from distinguished faculty and guest writers with established careers in the literary and publishing worlds
Experience the joy and creative growth of an arts summer camp, surrounded by nature’s beauty
Connect with fellow writers from diverse backgrounds

Embark on a literary adventure, refine your writing skills for publication, and embrace the magic of words at Interlochen Arts Camp. Explore a variety of writing programs for high school students below.