AWAACC Youth Writers Camp 2026

AWAACC Youth Writers Camp 2026

Presented by: August Wilson African American Cultural Center
Dates: Saturdays, March 14 – May 2, 2026 (Five sessions + Showcase)
Times: Virtual Sessions 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM | In‑Person Sessions 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location (In‑Person): August Wilson African American Cultural Center, 980 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Showcase: Friday, May 15, 2026 | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Registration: Open now at awaacc.org/event/awaacc-youth-writers-camp-2026

About the Camp:

The August Wilson African American Cultural Center invites middle and high school students to an inspiring creative space for young writers. This five‑session camp provides opportunities to explore multiple forms of creative expression—including poetry, plays, short stories, and songwriting—while engaging with contemporary social issues and the literary legacy of August Wilson.

Led by accomplished teaching artists Carla Knight and Diana Spencer, the hybrid camp features both virtual and in‑person sessions. Through guided discussions, reading, writing exercises, and peer sharing, students develop their voices in a supportive and empowering environment.

Camp Schedule:

• March 14 (Virtual) | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

• March 28 (Virtual) | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

• April 11 (Virtual) | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

• April 25 (Virtual) | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

• May 2 (In‑Person) | 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

• Showcase: May 15 (In‑Person) | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

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