Role Playing Games & Fantasy Writing Camp
Step into the role of hero, explorer, or adventurer in a story that fights back! In this camp, writers create characters with unique powers and personalities, explore mysterious worlds full of secrets and challenges, and make choices that shape their quests. Every day brings new obstacles, hidden treasures, and surprises that change the story in real time. Campers collaborate, strategize, and problem-solve as they guide their characters through a living, reactive narrative. Perfect for youth who love adventure, fantasy, teamwork, and stories that feel like epic quests come to life.
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Questions? Contact us: gmwp@english.wisc.edu
Collaborate & Share
Meet young writers from the Madison area and share writing with them each day during ‘Author’s Chair.’
Instruction & Support
Write in a supportive environment, led by a staff dedicated to inspiring and supporting writers of all abilities.
Technique & Feedback
Learn new techniques and ways to respond to writing through peer review and writing groups.
Process & Exploration
Engage in the writing process while exploring a variety of genres: poetry, creative nonfiction, narratives, and short stories!
Publish & Celebrate
Contribute a piece of writing to be published in an anthology. Everyone will receive a copy!