Nonfiction Writing - 10 Weeks

Nonfiction Writing - 10 Weeks

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About this Class

Do you enjoy reading and writing about the world around you? If so, then this is the class for you! From creative non-fiction and life writing to journalism and field guides, this lively and fun course offers the skills and techniques to help aspiring authors observe and share their world.  

All Ivy Camps USA classes have a final project that students work towards throughout their time in their class. By the end of this class, students will publish a piece of nonfiction writing, sharing their interests with campmates, family, and friends.

Students will Learn

  • The confidence to take risks and make choices in a comfortable and supportive environment
  • Structure in essay writing, including an introduction, supporting arguments, and a conclusion
  • How to work collaboratively to develop critical thinking and writing skills
  • Methods for developing a growth mindset and transforming their writing through feedback
  • Techniques to think critically about sources to ensure they are credible
  • How to build their skills in areas such as critical thinking, brainstorming, writing structure and organization, editing/drafting/proofreading, research, and developing supporting evidence

Class Logistics & Materials

Class Logistics:

  • All classes are held live and online, starting at the time chosen
  • Classes run 1x per week for 10 weeks
  • Classes will be held on the same day every week 
  • Each class meeting will be 90 minutes (1.5 hours) 
  • Classes will have 1-6 students per class
  • Students will be separated into groups by age
  • The curriculum for each course is written to meet the developmental needs of each age group
  • Classes are taught by our top instructors from Harvard, Yale, MIT, Princeton, & more!

Class Materials: pencil, pen, extra paper, printed welcome packet, markers, highlighters,  laptop/iPad, email account to create a free eBook

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Project-Based Classes Designed by Experts

You can be sure what your child is learning is built by the best!

Our curriculum team is led by education professionals with advanced degrees from top universities, including Harvard, and a current University Professor in Secondary Education. The team's credentials ensure our curriculum team maintains an active role in the research and advancement of the field of education, continually building on their 40 + years of experience in the educational and camp industries.

Our experts have designed classes where students can learn through projects that have personal meaning and global impact.

Taught by Instructors from Top Schools

Our instructors come from top universities in the USA such as Princeton, Harvard, Yale, and more!

Each instructor goes through our specialized training program to further equip them to guide and consistently inspire our learners.

What Parents are Saying

★★★★★

I was incredibly amazed with him being so engaged online!

Katherine Y.
Mother from the USA
★★★★★

It is an excellent offering because of the way kids are engaged with their instructors, it's very interactive, it's very hands on

Jeffrey A.
Father from Egypt
★★★★★

It was perfect and he was looking forward to class everyday!

Maryam M.
Mother from the USA

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