This summer, give your young writer the chance to explore creativity in a setting unlike any other.

The RLS Writing Summer Camp is a four-day series of immersive, genre-based workshops designed for rising 6th–8th grade students. Held June 22–25 from 9:00 AM–1:00 PM, each day focuses on a different style of writing (Poetry, Adventure, Horror and Travel) inviting participants to experiment, discover their voice, and build confidence as storytellers.

Rather than a traditional classroom environment, this program is designed as a creative experience. Students will engage in guided writing sessions, collaborative activities, and hands-on exercises inspired by Robert Louis Stevenson’s life and work in Napa Valley. Using the museum’s collections and setting, campers will respond to real objects, stories, and landscapes, bringing their writing to life in meaningful and unexpected ways. 

Each session can be taken individually or as part of the full four-day experience. Throughout the week, students will develop original pieces, explore new genres, and connect with fellow young writers in an encouraging and imaginative environment.

At the end of the week, participants are invited to headline our first Youth Writing Recital Night on June 26, celebrating their work with family, friends, and the community.

Program Details:
June 22–25
9:00 AM–1:00 PM
$30 per session or $100 for all four days

Space is limited, and early registration is encouraged. Scholarships are available to help ensure access for all interested students.

Join us this summer and become part of a new generation of writers inspired by Stevenson’s enduring legacy.

For questions contact Director Alex: curator.rls@gmail.com