“In the last days of the fourth world I wish to make a map for those who would climb through the hole in the sky.” ~from “A Map to the Next World” by Joy Harjo. Where are you now—in the arc of your life and the arc of history—and what maps do you need to navigate that? Where do you want to go, and how will you get there? This week, we’re becoming cartographers. We’ll make story maps, body maps, recipes, and family charts; explore borders and boundaries; and design atlases for the next world. (Grades 7-9)

Our week-long summer camps, for young people in 4^th-12^th grades and young adults 18+, combine the art of writing and other modes of artistic enrichment to enhance self-esteem and build skills in creative self-expression. Programs are designed to help strengthen participants’ authentic voices, develop their ability to speak out through writing and community-building, and deepen their belief in their own creative intelligence. Our camps are open to young women, girls, and trans and gender nonconforming (TGNC) youth.