Peninsula, CA
SUMMER CAMPS 2012
Film Making (2nd-5th grade)
Using Apple’s iMovie students will make a movie while learning how to direct, film and edit. Professional film-maker, Steve Marra, will teach students about video cameras and audio equipment, filming, editing skills and the basics of creating your own “film” by the end of the class. Editing is the real key to making a film and this class shows you both the tools and styles of editing and the artistic decisions an editor makes. Students will work on real projects that they will design and create. Students can bring their own laptops (either Mac or PC) and can bring their own video cameras as well. Students without access to laptops and/or video cameras will be able to share instructor provided equipment.
Camp is held at Christ Church: 815 Portola Road Portola Valley, CA. Enrollment is open to all students 2nd-5th grade. Monday-Friday June 25-29 9:00am-12:00pm. $225.
Build A Short Story (2nd-5th grade)
In this class, young authors develop a short story from beginning to end using Society of Young Inklings’ unique blend of fun and active theatre games, writing activities and investigation of the techniques used in well-loved books. Students learn different elements of short stories such as creating characters and setting, and understanding story structure. Students may go on from this program to apply for our Inklings Book Publishing Program, in which they are mentored through the revision process and then published in our yearly national anthology.
This creative writing workshop is designed to inspire and challenge young writers based on their unique needs and skill level. Group instruction during each session deepens students understanding of building short stories. During writing time, instructors circulate to individualize the learning process for each student.
Camp is held at Christ Church: 815 Portola Road Portola Valley, CA. Enrollment is open to all students 2nd-5th grade. Monday-Friday June 25-29 12:30-3:30pm. $225.
SPRING 2012 CLASSES
Air of Suspense: Writing Mysteries (2nd-5th grade)
Suspense keeps readers turning pages because they can’t wait to find out––what happens next? Whether they choose to write an original mystery, fantasy, adventure story or otherwise, students will explore the ways writers add suspense to their stories through Society of Young Inklings’ unique blend of fun and active theatre games, writing activities and investigation of the techniques used in well-loved books. Writers will have the opportunity to share their masterpieces on the last day of class.
This creative writing workshop is designed to inspire and challenge young writers based on their unique needs and skill level. Group instruction during each session deepens students understanding of setting structure. During writing time, instructors circulate to individualize the learning process for each student.
Choose your location below and register: (More locations coming soon!)
| REGISTRATION CLOSED | Huff Elementary: Classes are held at Huff Elementary: 253 Martens Ave, Mountain View, CA 94040. Enrollment is open to all students 2nd -5th grade. Mondays 2:45-3:45, April 2-June 4. $225. |
| REGISTRATION CLOSED | Loyola Elementary: Class is held at Loyola Elementary: 770 Berry Avenue, Los Altos, CA 94024. Enrollment is open to all students 2nd-5th grade. Tuesdays, 2:50-3:50, April 3-May 29 (no class on April 10). $225. |
| REGISTRATION CLOSED | Nixon Elementary: Class is held at Nixon Elementary: 1711 Stanford Ave Stanford, California 94305. Enrollment is open to all students 2nd-5th grade. Tuesdays 2:30-3:30. March 20-May 22 (no class on April 3). $225. |
| REGISTRATION CLOSED |
Woodside Elementary: Class is held at Woodside Elementary: 3195 Woodside Road, Woodside, CA 94062. Enrollment is open to all students 2nd -5th grade. Tuesdays 3:30-4:30 March 27-May 29. (no class April 10). $225. |
| REGISTRATION CLOSED | Santa Rita Elementary: Class is held at Santa Rita Elementary: 700 Los Altos Avenue, Los Altos, CA 94022. Enrollment is open to all students 2nd-5th grade. Wednesdays, 2:50-3:50. March 28-May 30 (No class on April 11 or May 11). $225. |
Portola Valley Theatre Conservatory: Class is held at 945 Portola Road, Portola Valley, CA 94028. Enrollment is open to all students 2nd-5th grade. Wednesdays 3:30-4:30 March 28-May 30. $235. REGISTRATION CLOSED.
St Leo the Great School: Classes are held at St Leo the Great School: 1051 West San Fernando St. San Jose, CA. Enrollment is open to all students 2nd-5th grade. Thursdays 3:30-4:30 March 22-May 24.REGISTRATION CLOSED
*NEW! Launch Your Novel (4th-8th grade)
Have you ever dreamed of writing a novel? This 8-week class is aimed at young writers who are ready to take their writing skills to a new level. We will guide students through the key phases of the drafting process-including character setting and plot development. By the end of class, students will have a plan for a 40-100-page novel as well as at least two chapters. Students will get the most of this class if they commit to drafting between each class session. Should young writers wish to complete their novels or go through the publishing process, Society of Young Inklings offers publishing mentorships. Learn more HERE.
Choose your location below and register:
Portola Valley Theatre Conservatory: Class is held at 945 Portola Road, Portola Valley, CA 94028. Enrollment is open to all students 4th-8th grade. Wednesdays 4:30-5:30. March 28-May 30. $235. REGISTRATION CLOSED