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▌ Academic · Ages 15–18

Sarah Lawrence College Writers' Week

Bronxville · $1,200/week

Sarah Lawrence College Writers' Week is a day program for high school students to develop their creative writing skills through workshops, readings, and disc...

▌ Editor's read The Sarah Lawrence College Writers' Week is a day program designed for high school students interested in creative writing, held on the college's campus. The program focuses on developing writing skills through workshops, readings, and discussions led by Sarah Lawrence College faculty. As a pre-college program offered by a university, it is unlikely to be ACA accredited or state licensed as a traditional summer camp. The website does not explicitly mention staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies for staff. The program is owned and operated by Sarah Lawrence College, a private liberal arts college. Google reviews for Sarah Lawrence College generally reflect a positive academic environment, with an average rating of 4.3 stars from 144 reviews, though these are for the college itself and not specifically the Writers' Week program. Social media handles for the college are @sarahlawrencecollege on Instagram and 'sarahlawrencecollege' on Facebook, which would likely feature content related to pre-college programs.
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Who thrives here Ages 15–18

Sarah Lawrence College Writers' Week 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
Day 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: 15–18
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Address: 1 Mead Way, Bronxville, NY 10708
  • Cost notes: USD

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Sarah Lawrence College Writers' Week

What ages does Sarah Lawrence College Writers' Week accept?
Sarah Lawrence College Writers' Week is open to children ages 15–18. 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 Sarah Lawrence College Writers' Week cost?
Sarah Lawrence College Writers' Week publishes $1,200/week for the standard session. USD Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Sarah Lawrence College Writers' Week's hours?
Sarah Lawrence College Writers' Week runs 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Sarah Lawrence College Writers' Week?
Sarah Lawrence College Writers' Week 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 Sarah Lawrence College Writers' Week provide lunch?
Sarah Lawrence College Writers' Week 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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