Every kid has a story.
In two weeks, theirs
becomes a real book.

Young Authors Camp is designed to help children build confidence, creativity, and writing skills while working toward a real finished project. Instead of only learning writing concepts, students will create their own short book from idea to final publication.

By the end of the camp, each child will feel proud to say, “I wrote my own book.”

This camp is best suited for elementary school students, preferably Grades 3–5.

Students should be comfortable writing basic sentences and using a laptop with some guidance.

No. Students do not need to be advanced writers.

The camp is designed to guide students step by step through brainstorming, story planning, writing, editing, and publishing. Students should be able to write simple sentences and be open to learning.

Students will learn the basics of storytelling and book creation, including:

• Different types of books and genres
• Point of view: first person, second person, and third person
• How to choose a target audience
• Story structure: beginning, middle, climax, and ending
• Character, setting, and plot development
• How to write an engaging hook
• How to draft, edit, and improve a story
• How to create simple illustrations
• How to publish/share a short book

The camp runs for 2 weeks.

Dates: August 3 – August 14 · Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Duration: 2 hours per day · Total Sessions: 10 sessions

The camp fee is $300 per student.

The fee includes:

• 10 camp sessions
• Story planning worksheets
• Writing templates
• Editing support
• Publishing guidance
• Individual mentoring and feedback
• Certificate of completion

Printing costs, if requested, are separate.

By the end of the camp, each student will work toward completing a short 15–20 page book.

Students will:

• Create their own story idea
• Develop characters and setting
• Write a complete story
• Add illustrations or artwork
• Publish/share their book through StoryJumper
• Potentially feature their story on StoryPebbles.com with parent permission
• Present or share their finished book
• Receive a certificate of completion

Yes, the camp is designed to help each student complete a short book by the end of the program. We will mentor every child step by step, from story idea to final publishing, and provide individual guidance to help them stay on track.

To get the best outcome, students should attend all sessions, participate actively, and complete any small writing tasks assigned during the camp.

Students will create and publish/share their book digitally using StoryJumper.

In addition, completed stories may also be featured on StoryPebbles.com, a young writers' platform that showcases creative stories written by children.

Parent permission will be required before any student's story, name, photo, or personal information is published publicly on StoryPebbles.com.

Students will complete a digital book using StoryJumper.

Printed copies may be available separately through StoryJumper if parents choose to order them. Printing costs are not included in the camp fee.

Students should attend the full 2-hour session each day.

Most work will be completed during camp. Some light homework may be given, such as finishing a paragraph, reviewing story ideas, or completing small edits.

Students should bring:

• Their own laptop
• Laptop charger
• Notebook or paper
• Pencil or pen
• Water bottle

Printed planning sheets and templates will be provided during camp.

Yes. Each student should bring their own laptop because they will be typing their story, creating illustrations, and publishing their book online.

A tablet may work for some activities, but a laptop is strongly recommended.

The camp will be limited to 5 students.

This small group size allows each student to receive personalized guidance, writing feedback, and support throughout the book-writing and publishing process.

The camp is led by Anisha, a young author and rising 8th grader who wrote Alexia Secrets and Challenges.

She will guide younger students through the process of writing, editing, illustrating, and publishing their first book.

You can also learn more about her writing and stories at storypebbles.com. For questions, please contact: pradeeps2@gmail.com

Yes. An adult will be present during the camp to help with supervision, safety, logistics, and technology support.

The camp is located at Woodbridge Community, Redmond.

Yes, this is planned as a drop-off program.

Parents should drop students off on time and pick them up promptly at 12:00 PM.

Most of the work will be completed during camp.

Some light homework may be assigned, such as finishing a paragraph, choosing a title, reviewing story ideas, or completing small edits.

Because this is a short project-based camp, regular attendance is important.

If a student misses a day, they may need to complete some work at home to stay on track with the book project.

Yes. On the final day, students may participate in a short Young Author Showcase where they can share their completed book with parents.

Yes. Each student will receive a certificate of completion at the end of the camp.

Snacks are not included.

Students may bring their own nut-free snack and water bottle.

That is completely okay.

The camp is designed to be supportive and encouraging. Students can share at their comfort level while still completing their book project.

Camp fees are non-refundable after the camp begins.