Words with Wings Summer Camp 2026

At Words with Wings Summer Camp, kids entering grades 3-8 spend their days immersed in writing activities under the guidance of a skilled instructor. In the mornings, our young writers are broken into smaller groups by age (3-4, 5-6, and 7-8) so they can tackle creative writing and poetry projects designed just for them. In the afternoons, campers take their notebooks outside and find inspiration on field trips around Missoula and on the University of Montana campus.

Our week culminates in an outdoor poetry reading on campus on Friday at noon and friends and families are invited to join to hear a taste of what campers have written ove the course of the week.

In Septemnber, each student will receive a copy of the Words With Wings anthology (with their own writing inside) and have the chance to read their poetry at a public reading at the Missoula Public Library.

Dates: (Half-day and full-day sessions are available.)

Week 1: July 13-17  Week 1 is currently full  Please email rose@missoulawritingcollaborative.org to be added to the wait list.

Week 2: July 20-24

(Campers are welcome to attend both weeks, but please note that programming and activities will be similar.)

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.