Education Programs
- BadgerPups and Youth Voices in Ink
- Youth Voices Embossed
- Summer Camp
- Which Program is Right for You?
“The students are present to themselves and present to their writing. They are so committed.”
— Dorothy Winburne, English Teacher
In all our programs we teach the basic reading and journaling practices that build an author’s repertoire of literary techniques. Students are led in the processes of critical reading and listening — mining the works of contemporary and classic masters, the texts of their peers, their own drafts, and even overheard conversations to find the rhetorical turns, figures of speech, and narrative structures that will become the cornerstones of their individual styles. Badgerdog’s education programs teach students the language skills necessary to become the authors of their own lives.
Through our in-school and after school educational programs, we help students in grades 3-12 to:
- find their voices and self-identify as published authors
- create a community of writers with their peers
- participate in a literary conversation without borders
- learn the power and pride of bringing work to publication and performance
BadgerPups and Youth Voices In Ink
Program Description: Standards-aligned writing workshops led by Austin's best writers— award-winning poets, novelists, playwrights, and essayists. Students write poetry and prose, and learn to revise and edit their own work for publication. The program culminates in the publication of a library-quality anthology and two public readings, the second followed by a book signing with the students. A copy of the published anthology is donated to each student's school library as well as to every branch of the Austin Public Library. The YVI Anthology can also be purchased at BookPeople.
Eligible Age Group: grades 3-5 (BadgerPups), grades 6-12 (Youth Voices in Ink)
Program Duration (Total Program Hours): 16 instructional hours (BadgerPups), 30 hours (Youth Voices in Ink)
Students return to their regular classrooms as stronger readers, writers, and peer editors, and thereby help transform their schools into literary communities.
BadgerPups has served or is serving the following schools:
- Langford Elementary School, Austin, Texas
- Blackshear Elementary School, Austin, Texas
- Graham Elementary School, Austin, Texas
- Walnut Creek Elementary School, Austin, Texas
- Pecan Springs Elementary School, Austin, Texas
- Oak Springs Elementary School, Austin, Texas
- Pickle Elementary School, Austin, Texas
- Maplewood Elementary School, Austin, Texas
- Del Valle ISD elementary schools
Youth Voices in Ink has served or is serving the following schools:
- Webb Middle School, Austin, Texas
- Burnet Middle School, Austin, Texas
- Dobie Middle School, Austin, Texas
- Martin Middle School, Austin, Texas
- Kealing Middle School, Austin, Texas
- Wallace Middle School, Kyle, Texas
- Paredes Middle School, Austin, Texas
- Del Valle Junior High School, Austin, Texas
- Ojeda Junior High School, Austin, Texas
- Del Valle High School, Austin, Texas
- Del Valle Opportunity Center, Austin, Texas
- Reagan High School, Austin, Texas
- Travis High School, Austin, Texas
- Johnston High School, Austin, Texas
- Crockett High School, Austin, Texas
- Bowie High School, Austin, Texas
- Akins High School, Austin, Texas
- Ann Richards School For Young Women Leaders, Austin, Texas
Youth Voices Embossed
In addition, we provide Youth Voices Embossed, which culminates in the publication of a library-quality anthology (in Braille and print formats) and two public readings, the second followed by a book signing with the students. A copy of the published anthology is donated to each student's school library as well as to every branch of the Austin Public Library.
Eligible Age Group: grades 6-12
Program Duration (Total Program Hours): 30 instructional hours
Youth Voices Embossed serves the Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired, Austin, Texas.
Summer Creative Writing Camp — 2008
Click here for Downtown and Waldorf registration
OR download the Downtown and Waldorf registration form here and mail with payment to Badgerdog Literary Publishing, Inc., P.O. Box 301209, Austin, TX 78703.
Session 2 ELEMENTARY and Session 2 MIDDLE school workshops at St. Davids location are FULL. Please email Mark Mizar to be added to the waiting list or register for another Elementary or Middle school workshop session.
Round Rock registration is managed by The Round Rock Community Education Center. Round Rock registration
Because of high demand, applications will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis.
Description
Summer workshops are led by Austin’s best writers: award-winning poets, novelists, playwrights, and essayists. Students write poetry and prose, and learn to revise and edit their work for publication. The camp culminates in the publication of a beautiful, library-quality anthology and two public readings, the second followed by a book signing with campers.
A copy of the published anthology is donated to each student's school library as well as to every branch of the Austin Public Library. The anthologies are also sold at BookPeople. Other camp activities include field trips to the Austin Museum of Art, the Art House at the Jones Center, and to the University of Texas's Harry Ransom Center. Classes are small (12-15 students), and students are placed within their age group. Camps are open to all Austin-area rising 3rd - 12th graders; no exceptions.
Parent Orientation will be conducted prior to the camp session, and the cost of the camp is $400, which includes three weeks of writing workshops, daily snacks, a journal, a copy of the anthology, a Badgerdog T-shirt, and two public reading events.
Eligible Age Group: rising 3rd through 12th graders are divided into age-appropriate groups.
Program Duration (Total Program Hours): 45 instructional hours, camps run three weeks.
SESSION 1: June 9 - June 27
SESSION 2: July 14 - August 1
Three Locations:
1) DOWNTOWN: St. David's Episcopal Church, 7th and Trinity Streets, Austin, Texas 78701
For rising 3 - 12-graders, classes meet Mon. - Fri.
SESSION 1: June 9 - June 27, 2 PM - 5 PM
SESSION 2: July 14 - August 1, 2 PM - 5 PM
Click here for Downtown and Waldorf registration
OR download the Downtown and Waldorf registration form here and mail with payment to Badgerdog Literary Publishing, Inc., P.O. Box 301209, Austin, TX 78703.
Session 2 ELEMENTARY and Session 2 MIDDLE school workshops at St. Davids location are FULL. Please email Mark Mizar to be added to the waiting list or register for another Elementary or Middle school workshop session.
2) AUSTIN WALDORF SCHOOL: 8700 S. View Road, Austin, Texas 78737
For rising 6 - 12-graders, classes meet Mon. - Fri.
SESSION 1: June 9 - June 27, 9 AM - NOON
This event is not sponsored by or in any way affiliated with the Austin Waldorf School
Click here for Downtown and Waldorf registration
OR download the Downtown and Waldorf registration form here and mail with payment to Badgerdog Literary Publishing, Inc., P.O. Box 301209, Austin, TX 78703.
3) ROUND ROCK: Deer Park Middle School, 8849 Anderson Mill Rd. Austin, Texas, 78729.
For rising 3 - 12-graders, classes meet Mon. - Thurs.
Registration for the Round Rock location is managed through the Round Rock Community Education organization. Round Rock Registration
SESSION 1: June 9 - June 26, 9 AM - NOON
SESSION 2: July 14 - July 31, 9 AM - NOON
Curriculum
Each day, students attend fun, interactive workshops in one of several genres including, but not limited to poetry, fiction, and dramatic writing. Workshops are led by Austin's best creative writers, teachers, and performers. Workshop Leaders take campers through the entire writing process, from fun exercises aimed at tapping in to the creative mind, to publication and/or performance of their work.
Snacks
A light snack is provided. If your child has special dietary restrictions or allergies, alert the Program Manager.
Transportation
Parents/Guardians are responsible for all transportation. Badgerdog cannot take responsibility for any camper transportation.
Cancellation/Refund Policy
For cancellations more than 30 days before camp begins, you'll receive a refund of $375. A refund of $275 will be given for cancellations made within thirty days of camp.
How do I sign up?
Click here to register online.
OR download the registration form here and mail with payment to Badgerdog Literary Publishing, Inc., P.O. Box 301209, Austin, TX 78703.
Because of high demand, applications will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis.
Questions about Summer Creative Writing Camp? Contact Mark Mizar at mark.mizar@badgerdog.org or call 512-538-1305.
To learn how to bring Badgerdog’s Education Programs to your school, contact Mark Mizar at mark.mizar@badgerdog.org, or call 512-538-1305.
