Downtown Poets!

July 17-20, 24-27

10:00 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Our two-week summer camp for teen poets is back! We held Downtown Poets from 2017-2019 and again in 2021. We are so excited to be back at the Washington State History Museum (and so grateful to them for hosting us).

• LOCATION: Washington State History Museum (1911 Pacific Ave.)
• Camp is open to poets and artists of any skill level ages 15-18, up to rising seniors.
• Camps are free and snacks will be provided.
• Camp is limited to 18 total participants.
• We are doing our best to ensure geographic, racial, and gender diversity and equity among our campers. Poets from historically underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. 
• If you have any questions, please contact Asha Berkes at asha@write253.com

What will we do at camp?

• We will spend time exploring the museum and writing prompts based on exhibits.
• We will explore downtown as the classroom with visits to other downtown locations, such as the Tacoma Farmers Market and other museums and outdoor spaces.
• We will write together in a supportive artistic community.
• We will read works by published poets and talk about how poetry helps shape our lives.

FAQs

• How much does camp cost? 

Nothing. Camp is free to all participants.

• Do I need to attend every day?

Yes. When possible, it is important for you to be in attendance each day. Camp runs from M-Th each week.

• I am new to poetry writing. Is this camp a good fit for me?

Yes! We encourage writers of all levels to join us.

• When I fill out the application, does that mean I am admitted?

 Not necessarily. We might get more applications than we have space for. Deadline to apply is July 3, 2023. We will notify applicants of acceptance into program by July 10. Please give special consideration to your application question about why you want to attend camp.