Welcome to our 2026 summer camp season!
Lighthouse offers a wide array of full and half-day summer camps from June through August for young writers ages seven to 18. Whether they've got a few novels under their belt, are new but curious about poems, or are a reluctant writer, our camps offer a fun, creative, and challenging way for young people to explore and express who they are, build new friendships, and create truly beautiful works of art.
With only 6-12 campers per session, young writers receive individualized attention and thrive in a supportive, collaborative environment. More than just skill development, our camps foster confidence and a love for writing.
Summer camps are offered in person at our Denver location at 3844 York Street and virtually, Monday through Friday, throughout the summer.
Explore The Summer Camp Catalog
Ages 7-10
A summer camp where kids use their imaginations and make friends! Create graphics novels, go on treasure hunts, or try improv and theatre games.
Ages 11-13
Summer creative writing camps in all genres, from sci-fi to poetry, for preteens. Use writing as a tool for self-discovery or create intricate new worlds and play D&D.
Ages 14-18
A place for teens to develop their voice and tell their stories. They can get support writing college essays, start their own novel, or explore a new genre like playwriting.
Summer Writing Intensives
The Lighthouse Summer Writing Intensive is led by published and award-winning writers, and each workshop is designed to foster creativity, self-expression, and excitement about writing. During the week, young writers (middle and high school ages) will work at length with a number of published instructors in a variety of genres and will leave camp with new knowledge about the craft of writing, at least one completed piece of work, and enthusiasm about pieces to come. Campers will be invited, but not required, to share a piece of writing in a public reading at the end of the week. Writers of all experience are welcome to apply!
Policies and Procedures
See Lighthouse's Summer Camp policies and procedures below. If you have any questions, contact [email protected].
