Spells Writing Day Camp

5 sessions, July 6 to August 6
9 a.m. to noon
Spells Writing Lab
2526 N. Alder Street, Philly
AS OF 6/27, ALL 5 CAMP WEEKS ARE FULLY BOOKED! However, if you would like your child placed on the waiting list in case a spot opens up at the last minute, please fill out this registration form.

Painting a Picture with Words—and Pictures!
July 6–July 9
WAITING LIST ONLY!!!
If you find yourself doodling in the margins of your writing, you’ll love our comics writing workshop. We’ll read comics and graphic novels, then work together to create comics of our own!

Think Paws-itive!
July 12–July 16
WAITING LIST ONLY!!!
Calling all animal lovers! In this workshop, a partnership with Citizens for a No-Kill Philadelphia, students will draw inspiration from animals who have been rescued. After meeting with a variety of pets—from a frisbee dog champion to a rehabilitated therapy dog—we’ll write about them and for them! (Note: all students will be required to have an animal waiver signed by a parent or guardian before participating in this workshop.)

Stretching Your Sports Writing Muscles
July 19–July 23
WAITING LIST ONLY!!!
Batter up! Hut hut! Pens ready! At this workshop, we’ll talk to local sports professional, attend athletic events, and maybe even play a few games ourselves. Get ready to work hard—at writing!

So, A Guy Walks Into a Comedy-Writing Workshop . . .
July 26–July 30
WAITING LIST ONLY!!!
Get ready to laugh at our first-ever comedy-writing workshop. We’ll meet with experienced comedians and learn the tricks to writing and performing punchlines!

Spice Up Your Writing!
August 2–August 6
WAITING LIST ONLY!!!
It’s fun to eat food, but it’s also fun to write about the foods you love! Join Spells as we sample tasty delicacies and learn how to create cookbooks and restaurant reviews!

Volunteer Orientations

Orientations will generally take place on the first Sunday of every month. Here is an upcoming list of dates:

Sunday, July 11, 3:30–5:00 p.m.

Sunday, September 12, 3:30–5:00 p.m.