Presented by Missoula Writing Collaborative

MWC Teen Programming 2026

About This Event

Rattlesnake Writing Workshop 

Week 1: July 13-17

Week 2: July 20-24

This summer writing workshop for teens entering 9th-12th grade takes place from 1-4 pm on the University of Montana campus.

Rattlesnake Writing Workshop is a week of creativity, focused writing, and literary exploration for teens entering grades 9 through 12. In this workshop-style camp, teens will explore various genres from poetry to fiction and non-fiction to playwriting, using each other's work as inspiration and guide.This camp is for anyone with a passion or interest in writing, whether you are just starting or have been penning stories for years. Each day you’ll write, read, and revise your writing.

Each of the week-long sessions will be different and teens are welcome to enroll for both if they are interested in doing two weeks of writing and exploring with MWC. 

Questions?

Full and partial scholarships are available. To inquire about scholarship availability or if you have any other questions, please contact MWC Programs Director Rose Dickson at rose@missoulawritingcollaborative.org.

 

About This Event

Rattlesnake Writing Workshop 

Week 1: July 13-17

Week 2: July 20-24

This summer writing workshop for teens entering 9th-12th grade takes place from 1-4 pm on the University of Montana campus.

Rattlesnake Writing Workshop is a week of creativity, focused writing, and literary exploration for teens entering grades 9 through 12. In this workshop-style camp, teens will explore various genres from poetry to fiction and non-fiction to playwriting, using each other's work as inspiration and guide.This camp is for anyone with a passion or interest in writing, whether you are just starting or have been penning stories for years. Each day you’ll write, read, and revise your writing.

Each of the week-long sessions will be different and teens are welcome to enroll for both if they are interested in doing two weeks of writing and exploring with MWC. 

Questions?

Full and partial scholarships are available. To inquire about scholarship availability or if you have any other questions, please contact MWC Programs Director Rose Dickson at rose@missoulawritingcollaborative.org.

 

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