Students entering third grade and finishing tenth grade. Camp has smaller classes broken down into age appropriate grade levels.

Location • Broadway Christian Church • 187 N. Broadway, Lexington (near the Opera House) Dates & Times • June 23-27 • 9 AM to 3:30 PM Other Details • Drop-off for other camp days begins no earlier than 15 minutes before camp starts. • Closing program is Friday at 2:45 p.m. Family & friends are welcome. • Early drop-off available for an extra fee. No after-hours options.

Location • Central Baptist Church • 101 W. Lexington Ave., Winchester (near the Court House) Dates & Times • July 28-Aug. 1 • 9 AM to 3:30 PM Other Details • Drop-off for other camp days begins no earlier than 15 minutes before camp starts. • Closing program is Friday at 2:45 p.m. Family & friends are welcome. • Early drop-off available for an extra fee. No after-hours options.

Go the Registration page and pay for camp. Camps are limited to 42 students with no more than 15 students per age group.

We have expanded our summer camp services from writing to a focus on science-backed practices that promote happiness year round. Activities range from traditional stuff like nature, art, and group games to different activities like making a Joy Box and doing stuff backwards. Students will have options to expand writing activities as before, or participate in happiness-producing activities. If students have been to any of our previous camps, they and their families will not be disappointed at our new focus.

• Camp fees can be transferred to another student, another camp year, or another school year program. • Requests are made to: jacqueline@whywrite.org(mailto:jacqueline@whywrite.org) • There are no refunds if students are dismissed for cause.

The middle name of all our teachers? FUN! ​ Yearly traditions include: • Guest speakers • Music • Painting on a large canvas • An original camp t-shirt • Creativity games • Camper Feud competition on the final day • Gratitude practices • Closing program • Author status

Each student brings lunch in a bag that is clearly marked with first and last name. Students also must bring a water bottle that is clearly marked with the student's first and last name. Refrigeration or microwave not available. On the first day of camp, camp families bring a required contribution for the camp canteen: a minimum of 20 non-sugary or limited sugar snacks to share with others. Snacks should be individually wrapped such as chips, popcorn, cheese/crackers, fruit gummies, and/or granola bars. No cookies or candies, please.

• In the writing camps, students have art lessons with acrylic paints • Each non-rain day includes outdoor recreational times • The camp is not responsible for the loss of personal property

Cell phones can be a distraction and should not be out except in an emergency or involving pick-up. Teachers follow these rules the same as students. Teachers do have their cell phones to respond to any parent messages, but not for personal business. Parents will have the cell phone # of their children's small group teacher on the first day of camp. We value your commitment to your child’s enrichment and want to make every second count. We follow the same cell phone policies as other honor programs, such as the Governor's Scholars Program.

We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and a member of the Kentucky Nonprofit Network. We have a long tradition of successful writing camps in the Central Kentucky region since 2012. In summer 2025 we decided to expand our focus into science-backed happiness practices during camp. Journaling and gratitude lists are part of the writing. Students may then choose to do more writing or follow other happiness pursuits. Our Executive director has taught the topic of happiness for four years at EKU and one summer at GSP. Our Mission includes teaching skills and mindsets that help people have happier days.