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Discover the joy of storytelling and develop essential writing skills with engaging and interactive kids writing classes in NYC, where young participants will learn the art of crafting imaginative tales and expressing their thoughts on paper.

1 class in-person in NYC has spots left, and 7 classes live online are available.

Unbound: Teen Creative Writing Level I - 6 Weeks

Gotham Writers Workshop @ 555 8th Ave, New York, NY

Unlock your creativity and unleash your writing potential in a dynamic and supportive environment designed specifically for teens. Join us for an exciting journey where you will explore various genres, hone your storytelling skills, and connect with a community of passionate young writers. Embrace the freedom to express yourself through words and discover the power of your unique voice.

(745) Beginner 13 - 17 years old
$380

6 sessions

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Unbound: Teen Creative Writing Level 1 (Self-Paced)

Gotham Writers Workshop

Unleash your creativity and discover your unique writing voice in this teen creative writing course. Explore fiction and creative nonfiction while learning the tricks of the trade and gaining confidence as a writer. No grades, no exams, just the freedom to write and the power of words.

(745) All levels 13 - 17 years old
$364

2 sessions

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Essay Writing (Ages 9-12)

East Los Angeles College

Develop strong essay writing skills and learn the art of crafting compelling arguments, engaging narratives, and effective comparisons. Gain the necessary tools and techniques to write captivating essays with confidence. Enhance your writing abilities and excel in conveying your thoughts and ideas through well-structured paragraphs and persuasive thesis statements.

(250) All levels 9 - 12 years old
$80

5 sessions

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Creative Writing (Ages 8-12)

East Los Angeles College

Unlock your child's imagination and unleash their inner writer with this engaging and interactive course that explores the art of creative writing. Through a variety of genres and inspiring discussions, students will develop their writing skills and discover their unique voice. Get ready to embark on a literary adventure like no other!

(250) Beginner 8 - 12 years old
$80

5 sessions

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Shakespeare for Kids (Ages 8 - 12)

East Los Angeles College

Discover the enchanting world of Shakespeare through a fun and interactive course designed for young minds. No prior knowledge is needed. Unleash your creativity and perform a scene in the final week. Enroll now and embark on a memorable journey with Shakespeare at East Los Angeles College.

(250) Beginner 8 - 12 years old
$80

5 sessions

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True Story: Teen Creative Non Fiction Level I (Online)

Gotham Writers Workshop @ Zoom Conference

Unleash your storytelling talents as a young writer with a keen eye for observation and a passion for truth. Dive into the world of creative non-fiction writing in this engaging course designed to help you craft compelling stories based on real-life experiences. Explore the art of narrative writing and develop your unique voice under the guidance of experienced instructors.

(745) Beginner 13 - 17 years old
$354

4 sessions

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Unbound: Teen Creative Writing Level I (Online)

Gotham Writers Workshop @ Zoom Conference

Unleash your imagination and explore the art of storytelling in a dynamic and supportive environment designed for young writers. Join us for an exciting journey into the world of creative writing.

(745) Beginner 13 - 17 years old
$354

4 sessions

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True Story: Teen Creative Non Fiction Level I (Self-Paced)

Gotham Writers Workshop

Unleash your writing potential with the power of truth. Join us for an immersive course that explores the art of creative nonfiction writing, from memoirs to personal essays, and feature articles to college essays. Discover your unique voice and develop the skills to captivate readers with your real-life stories.

(745) Beginner 13 - 17 years old
$364

2 sessions

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The Nature of Poetry

Uptown Stories, Inc. @ 178 Bennett Ave, New York, NY

The word “ecology,” comes from the Greek word iokos, meaning house. Ecology is the study of our home. In "The Nature of Poetry," participants will observe and record our natural home, finding the poetry in the world around us. In addition to reading and writing poetry, we will explore, discover, and create pocket-pals, fairy dwellings, drawings of natural objects, and use all our senses to connect with nature through artistic expression and imagination....

All levels 8 - 18 years old
No upcoming schedules
$600

5 sessions

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Power Authors Camp

Kid Power Academy @ 134 W 29th St, New York, NY

This is an exciting camp for young authors in the making. Authors work in a round table to assist each other with getting their fantastic ideas to the page. This summer, your proud Author will put together a story with villains, adventure and excitement. Themes for each camp are Fairy Tale, Action Adventure and Mystery Writing! Ideas are exchanged, thrilling stories are told in this creative camp for imaginative kids!

All levels 10 - 12 years old
No upcoming schedules
$425

5 sessions

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Romance Unleashed

Uptown Stories, Inc. @ 178 Bennett Ave, New York, NY

Are you Team Peeta or Team Gale? Team Conrad or Team Jeremiah? Katniss has us almost ripping out pages to find out who she picks, and Belly has us almost ripping out our hair. Whatever team you rep, we can all agree romantic relationships are at the core of many of our favorite stories. In Romance Unleashed we’ll teach you how to woo your readers and leave them wanting more. We’ll explore how love and desire drive plot forward, craft characters...

All levels 12 - 18 years old
No upcoming schedules
$300

4 sessions

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Poetry at The Met Cloisters

Uptown Stories, Inc. @ 349 Cabrini Blvd, New York, NY

Want to spend time with unicorns, jewels, tombs, and all things medieval? Ever look at a painting and find yourself spinning an epic story behind it? If that’s you, join us for Poetry at The Met Cloisters! In this extra-special workshop, we’ll be creating our own ekphrastic poetry. Ekphrastic means “description” in Greek, so our ekphrastic poetry will be vivid descriptions of paintings, statues, tapestries, and other works of art at this...

All levels 8 - 13 years old
No upcoming schedules
$300

4 sessions

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The Game of Poetry

Uptown Stories, Inc. @ 178 Bennett Ave, New York, NY

We read, we write, we look, we listen, we share, we play. We need to play with words to master them. Here you’ll find lots of freedom to explore the most creative and fun form of writing, Poetry. Poetry helps us process and make sense of our experiences. The poetry toolbox contains traditional literary devices to hammer thoughts into shape, as well as a more mysterious element, an alchemy that changes sound and meaning into magic.  In this...

All levels 9 - 12 years old
No upcoming schedules
$15

9 sessions

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POW: Writing and Drawing Comics

Uptown Stories, Inc. @ 178 Bennett Ave, New York, NY

Get ready to run faster and jump higher, one frame at a time! Together we’re taking your stories and transforming them into comics. You’ll take an ordinary day (or the wildest story you can imagine) and use comic-book language, illustration, and frames to share with everyone the next super-adventure. You don’t need to be an artist to join us – just bring your best ideas.  You’ll learn all the steps to comics illustration and development,...

All levels 10 - 14 years old
No upcoming schedules
$15

10 sessions

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Middle School Writing Review (Grades: 6-8)

York College CPE @ 94 - 20 Guy R. Brewer Blvd, Jamaica, Jamaica, NY

Improve your child’s writing skills and confidence with this comprehensive course. This course is designed for students in grades 6 through 8 who want to improve their writing skills. Students will learn effective strategies to improve their writing skills. This course is guided by the new State Common Core Standards.

(64) Intermediate 6 - 8 years old
No upcoming schedules
$279

8 sessions

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Writing strategies Grades: 1-3

York College CPE @ 94-43 160th St, Jamaica, NY

This course is designed to enhance the writing skills of participants. Participants will receive guidance and support while using everyday language and experiences to develop appropriate writing skills. Participants will learn to use developmentally appropriate spelling, organize ideas accordingly and develop good usage of punctuation. Focus will be on the various phases of the writing process: pre-writing, revision and editing. Parents are encouraged...

(64) Beginner 1 - 3 years old
No upcoming schedules
$119

4 sessions

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ELA Enrichment Fall After-School

Bee Tutored @ 823 President St, Brooklyn, NY

ELA after-school curriculum includes Elementary / Middle school reading and writing, study skills, test prep and time management. Classes are taught by reading and writing specialists. The Fall courses focus less on test prep and more on skill building for age appropriate ELA benchmarks.

All levels 8 - 15 years old
No upcoming schedules
$475

13 sessions

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Little Authors Super Hero Camp

Kid Power Academy @ 980 El Camino Real Suite, Santa Clara, CA

Ignite your child's imagination with our Little Authors Super Hero Camp. Through shared reading, interactive role-playing, and creative writing, kids will embark on a literary journey, crafting their own adventures and gaining confidence in their storytelling skills. 

All levels 6 - 9 years old
No upcoming schedules
$500

5 sessions

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Virtual Camp: Storytelling, From Script to Screen

CinemaKidz

Kids will learn all about storytelling as they work together to dream up, plan, write, and finally act out an original movie script, filming it using unique remote CinemaKidz technology! Campers learn how to develop interesting characters, structure a story with a narrative arc, and write a script that a director can use to make a film. Participants will get a chance to see their story acted out by fellow campers for the big screen. Material Kit...

(3) All levels 7 - 15 years old
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Writing Quest (Ages 10 - 15)

Classeteria

This creative writing workshop is designed to foster creativity, self-expression, and curiosity. We will explore a variety of ways to tell a story by using a wide range of prompts and exercises to generate a story or poem each day. Writers will be able to explore a sampling of writing genres which may include fantasy, mythology, fairy tales, adventure stories, suspense, or even a panel of a graphic story. This is a creative supportive space where...

(3) All levels 10 - 15 years old
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Reviews for Kids Writing Classes in NYC

Kids Writing Classes in NYC are rated 4.4 stars based on 1,065 verified reviews from actual CourseHorse.com purchasers.

  • Essay Writing (Ages 9-12)

    Reviewed by Shaun M. on 8/23/2020
    My daughter had a lot of practice with new essay formats. The instructor was very knowledgeable and we enjoyed the class.
  • Essay Writing (Ages 9-12)

    Anonymous review on 5/16/2018
    The writing material to take home was very helpful and the teacher was very patient.

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