The Program: Spend the day writing: Poetry, Nature Writing, and Songwriting.  We will read and reflect on famous pieces of writing and craft our own poems, nature reflections, and songs.  There will be times for independent writing and group co writing interspersed with outdoor exploration and group games. We will be spending most of the day outdoors with with access to indoor space for restrooms and in case of inclement weather.

The Mission: Our mission is to bring creative youth together to grow, share, and connect with each other and with nature through the power of words.  We aim to help build self-esteem, confidence, and awareness through writing and self-expression.  We provide a supportive environment where young writers can explore their creative ideas.

The Location: Solid Ground Farm is an ecological education and research campus in Appalachian Ohio. The Farm is home to Rising Appalachia’s youth outdoor adventure and exploration programs and to the place-based elementary education program, Solid Ground School.

The Schedule:

9:40-10 AM – Drop off

10AM – Check in, Ice Breakers, Games

11AM – Poetry in the wild

12PM – Lunch

12:30PM – Hike/Nature Writing

2PM – Co-writing a Song

4PM – Pick up

The Writers: All youth ages 9-12 are invited to attend.

Be sure to bring:-Journal/Notebook-Pen/Pencil-Water Bottle-Lunch-Hiking Shoes-Raincoat/Poncho-Jacket/Layers

Lunch: Please send your child with a packed lunch.  We will provide snacks.  Dietary restrictions and allergies will be collected at registration.

Thanks to a very generous donation made by the Athens Artist Memorial Project (AAMP), we are able to offer this workshop on a sliding scale rate of $50-$100!