Youth, Writers
Summer Youth: The Art of Travel Writing (Ages 12-16)
Develop writing, storytelling, and research skills through the engaging and sometimes adventurous art of travel writing.
Member$225.00 (any noted materials fee included) |
Guest$285.00 (any noted materials fee included) |
Meeting Times
- Mon, 7/22/2024 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
- Tue, 7/23/2024 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
- Wed, 7/24/2024 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
- Thur, 7/25/2024 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Mon, 7/22/2024 - Thur, 7/25/2024
About
You don't have to go anywhere to practice the art of travel writing. All it takes is an adventurous spirit, a love of communicating, and a little hands-on research. Practice the art of writing about a place and your personal experiences in those places. Over four days, you'll read several travel narrative pieces, and craft a narrative piece of our own. You'll also write several shorter reviews and social media posts.
You'll have several opportunities to showcase your work if you'd like – we might take over BARN's social media page for a bit, display our work at BARN, share with the community, and/or do a show-and-tell reading.
You'll spend time practicing the craft of travel writing, learn how research makes travel stories richer and fuller (and brings a place to life for yourself, as well), and engage with your surroundings at BARN itself with a "seven senses" exercise.
Preparation for class
A few weeks before class, please visit one of the following with the upcoming class in mind:
- The Japanese Exclusion Memorial
- Bloedel Reserve
- Suquamish Museum in Poulsbo
- Fay Bainbridge Park
- The Labyrinth on Halls Hill Road, Bainbridge Island
- Frog Rock on Phelps Road, Bainbridge Island
- Or one of your favorite spots on or near the island
Bonus points: Bring a notebook and write down your impressions while in situ – in the place itself.
Details
- Ages 12-16.
- Bring water and a snack.
- Registration closes Monday, July 15.
Registering Youth
- New registrants: When you register, select Others Only in the "Who Are You Registering?" section. On the next page, Add New Registrant. Create an account for your youth.
- Next time you register: You will be able to Search Registrants to select your youth.
- You may register your youth for an optional supervised lunch hour from noon-1 pm for the duration of this activity.
- Make sure to fill out your youth's emergency contact information and other details when creating their account.
- Questions? Email registrar@bainbridgebarn.org.
Materials
- Bring a notebook or paper and a pen or pencil.
- A $5 materials fee, included in the price of the class, covers everything else you'll need.
BARN Policies
- View BARN's Cancellation and Refund Policy.
- View BARN's current COVID-19 health & safety protocols.
- BARN is committed to accessibility. Tuition Assistance is available - fill out this simple application before registering for a class.
- Makerspaces like BARN can be noisy, cluttered, have strong odors, and bright or flickering lights. We try to make accommodations when requested; the earlier you contact us, the more likely we can help. Please email accessibility@bainbridgebarn.org to find out more or request an accommodation.
- For those who might need assistance, learn more about BARN's Companion Program.
Instructors or Guides
Alex Leviton
