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▌ Academic · Ages 14–18

Iowa Young Writers' Studio

University of Iowa · $1,250/week

The Iowa Young Writers' Studio offers intensive two-week creative writing programs for high school students, taught by University of Iowa faculty and graduat...

▌ Editor's read The Iowa Young Writers' Studio website loads successfully and provides comprehensive information about its two-week intensive creative writing programs for high school students. The program is owned and operated by the University of Iowa, specifically through the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. While not ACA accredited, the program benefits from its university affiliation, which often implies robust institutional oversight. The website mentions that all staff undergo background checks, stating, "All staff members undergo a thorough background check." The program is primarily overnight, with students residing in university dorms. Google reviews for the Iowa Young Writers' Studio are generally positive, with an average rating of 4.8 stars from 10 reviews, often praising the quality of instruction and the immersive experience. Social media presence includes an Instagram handle @iowayoungwritersstudio and a Facebook page 'IowaYoungWritersStudio'.
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Who thrives here Ages 14–18

Iowa Young Writers' Studio serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in academic, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Overnight camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
University program
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Academic
  • Ages: 14–18
  • Hours: 24-hour residential
  • Address: 4 Jessup Hall, Iowa City, Iowa 52242-1316, USA
  • Cost notes: USD. The cost of one 2-week session of the 2026 Summer Residential Program will be $2,500. This fee includes room and board, instruction and materials for your core course, and access to all extracurricular camp events.

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Iowa Young Writers' Studio

What ages does Iowa Young Writers' Studio accept?
Iowa Young Writers' Studio is open to children ages 14–18. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does Iowa Young Writers' Studio cost?
Iowa Young Writers' Studio publishes $1,250/week for the standard session. USD. The cost of one 2-week session of the 2026 Summer Residential Program will be $2,500. This fee includes room and board, instruction and materials for your core course, and access to all extracurricular camp events. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Iowa Young Writers' Studio's hours?
Iowa Young Writers' Studio runs 24-hour residential. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Iowa Young Writers' Studio?
Iowa Young Writers' Studio is operated by a university program. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Iowa Young Writers' Studio provide lunch?
Iowa Young Writers' Studio does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.

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