Ripe Fruit Writing one-week summer camps bring together 8-10 students to gain confidence in their writing voice, aerobicize their imaginations, and develop strong writing skills using exciting and imaginative writing exercises in a safe space.

Middle School and High School students: Come explore poetry, composition, fiction & personal stories!! Learn the six qualities it takes to be a great writer: perception, imagination, love of language, courage, compassion, and commitment. Put these qualities into immediate practice in a safe and intimate environment. Fire up your imagination! Experience encouragement, inspiration, and new friendships!!

Middle School camps run from 9am-12:30pm M-F. High School camps run from 2:30-6pm. Camps take place on the bottom floor of a 123-year-old Edwardian in Dolores Heights and are taught by award-winning author, Leslie Kirk Campbell, who has over 30 years of experience teaching creative writing to students of all ages. All camps are hybrid: in-person with a zoom option. Healthy snacks included. Students love these camps. Many return summer after summer.