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Young Writers Spring Break Camp (Ages 10-13)

March 16 – 20, 9:30-12:30; Oaklands Elementary School

Do you dream about writing your own story, but aren’t sure where to start? Do you have a bunch of ideas stashed away and are looking for a way to pull it all together? Story Studio can help! Learn about developing characters, building effective plot structure, creating vibrant settings and more. Over the course of the week, we will work towards an individual, finished short story. Participants will receive their own bound and illustrated book with their original story inside.

Online Registration
Phone Registration: 250-370-9101

Young Writers Workshop (Ages 10-13)

Starting April 20th; Mondays, 6-7pm; Oaklands Neighbourhood House

Are you a young writer looking to take the next step with your stories? During six one-hour sessions, participants will learn about plot structure, compelling characters, and other essentials for crafting fiction. Learn from Story Studio staff and experienced visiting local authors and illustrators. Participants will receive their own bound and illustrated book with their original story inside.

Online Registration
Phone Registration: 250-370-9101

In-School Workshops

We have a particular focus on schools that are identified as having a high percentage of vulnerable youth – students who may be at risk in terms of their academic achievement and social functioning. Whenever possible, we offer workshops at no cost to these schools.

These workshops use creative writing and storytelling to engage youth ages 5 to 13. Our ‘Bookmaker’ workshops take place in public schools in Victoria. Helped by a team of facilitators and volunteers, youth participating in these multi-day workshops are introduced to the process of writing and producing a book of their own. We use interactive and tactile activities to introduce students to the building blocks of writing in a fun and supportive way. Kids develop their own characters and plots while learning writing fundamentals, self expression and creative development. We then print and bind each student’s story into an individual book for them to keep. We make an extra copy to give to the school library – a permanent record of their writing accomplishment!

Our workshop was fantastic and I can hardly wait to participate next year! I enjoyed it/learned as much as the students did. (Teacher, Eagle View Elementary)

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Partnership Programming

The Story Studio often offers community programming in partnership with organizations such as Victoria Literacy Connection, the Royal British Columbia Museum, the Victoria Art Gallery, and the Greater Victoria Public Library. If you are an organization interested in partnership, please contact us.