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▌ Academic · Ages 12–14

CTD Summer Program: Creative Writing Seminar

Evanston · ★ 2.9 (14 reviews)

A residential program for middle school students to explore creative writing techniques and develop their voice.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to Northwestern University's Center for Talent Development (CTD) summer programs, which includes a Creative Writing Seminar. CTD offers both day and residential (overnight) options, making it a hybrid program type. The website states that all CTD staff undergo criminal background checks and receive training in youth protection and safety. While specific Google reviews for the 'Creative Writing Seminar' itself were not readily available, Northwestern CTD generally has a strong reputation for academic rigor. The program is clearly owned and operated by Northwestern University. Social media handles found on the site include @northwesternctd for Instagram and NorthwesternCTD for Facebook. The site details various academic programs for gifted students, emphasizing advanced learning opportunities.
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Who thrives here Ages 12–14

CTD Summer Program: Creative Writing Seminar is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. academic programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Overnight camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
University program
Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: Academic
  • Ages: 12–14
  • Address: Northwestern University, Evanston, IL 60208
  • Phone: 847-491-3782
  • Email: [email protected]

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: Yes
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: indoor

Frequently asked about CTD Summer Program: Creative Writing Seminar

What ages does CTD Summer Program: Creative Writing Seminar accept?
CTD Summer Program: Creative Writing Seminar is open to children ages 12–14. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
Who runs CTD Summer Program: Creative Writing Seminar?
CTD Summer Program: Creative Writing Seminar is operated by a university program. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does CTD Summer Program: Creative Writing Seminar provide lunch?
Yes — CTD Summer Program: Creative Writing Seminar includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.
How does CTD Summer Program: Creative Writing Seminar compare to other academic camps in Evanston?
CTD Summer Program: Creative Writing Seminar is one of 144 academic camps in Evanston that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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