Based in the Department of English at Montana State University, the Yellowstone Writing Project is comprised of teachers who write and writers who teach. YWP offers teachers immersive professional development experiences, hosts an annual writing conference, and sustains a community of writers. YWP celebrates student writing and students as authors, particularly with the Youth Writing Camp and the International Youth Silent Film competition.

Youth Writing Camp

The Yellowstone Writing Project's Youth Writing Camp is a multi-day "unschooled" writing workshop for youth entering grades 5-12. Campers will write in multiple genres and share their writing within a supportive community of peers and licensed educators--the Yellowstone Writing Project teacher consultants.

Youth Writing Camp Webpage

Young Writer’s Camp

The Yellowstone Writing Project’s Young Writer’s Camp is a four-day writing workshop for kids entering grades 3-4. Campers will be immersed in creativity and will engage in activities to encourage writing across genres, writing in community, and building up writing stamina.

Young Writer’s Camp Webpage

Rural Journalism Camp

This week-long, residential experience immerses rural high school students in the theory and practice of daily journalism. Students will explore relevant issues facing American journalists today and also develop skills of the craft by covering a variety of actual news events throughout the Bozeman area.

We will not offer this camp in 2023. See you in 2024.

Rural Journalism Camp Webpage

For More Information

Call (406) 994-6550 or (866) 540-5660 (toll free). Or e-mail ContinuingEd@montana.edu.