Students entering third grade and finishing twelfth grade. Camp breaks down the large group into smaller classes with similar grade levels. Our 2026 theme is RISE -- How Writing Lifts Us Up!

Location • Broadway Christian Church • 187 N. Broadway, Lexington (near the Opera House) Dates & Times • June 15-19 • 9 AM to 3:30 PM Other Details • Drop-off for camp begins 15 minutes before camp starts. • Closing program is Friday at 2:30 p.m. Family & friends are welcome. • No early or late drop-off options. • We are an educational camp thankful for area churches to provide us space at no charge to keep camp costs reasonable for families. We do not provide religious instruction.

Location • Central Baptist Church • 101 W. Lexington Ave., Winchester (near the Court House) Dates & Times • July 27-July 31 • 9 AM to 3:30 PM Other Details • Drop-off for camp begins 15 minutes before camp starts. • Closing program is Friday at 2:30 p.m. Family & friends are welcome. • No early or late drop-off options. • We are an educational camp thankful for area churches to provide us space at no charge to keep camp costs reasonable for families. We do not provide religious instruction.

Go the Registration page and pay for camp. Camp is $200 plus an $8 registration fee. Camps are limited to 42 students with no more than 15 students per age group.

Inkspire Creative Camps include a wide range of science-backed practices that promote both creativity and happiness. Activities include art, music, drama, story telling, games and recreation, creative writing, listening to dynamic speakers, and snack breaks. We have a wonderful staff-camper ratio of 1 staff person per 7 campers. Our staff includes a director, three teachers, and three interns, usually college students.

• Camp fees can be transferred to another student, another camp year, or another program during the school year that is sponsored by Why We Write. • Requests are made to: jacqueline@whywrite.org(mailto:jacqueline@whywrite.org) • No refunds if students are dismissed for cause.

The middle name of all our teachers? FUN! ​ Yearly traditions include: • Guest speakers • Music • Painting on canvas • An original camp t-shirt • Creativity games • Recreation • 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. Food allergies must be clearly identified on the registration form. 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. Students can bring paint shirts. • Every day includes recreation. • The camp is not responsible for the loss of personal property.

Cell phones can be a distraction and are not allowed out except in an emergency or students arranging pick-up. Teachers follow these rules the same as students. Teachers do have their cell phones on in a pocket to respond to parent messages or to take photos of activities, 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. We are the oldest summer writing camp in Kentucky. In summer 2025 we decided to modify our name to reflect what happens in our camp. From INKspire Writing Camp to INKspire Creative Camp.