If you want to sharpen your writing skills, become a better writer, and have a blast, Johnathan Rand's Author Quest is for you!
Open to young authors age 10 - 12 (June 19-22, 2008) and 13-15 (August 14-17, 2008), Author Quest is 4 days/3 nights of writing courses, instruction, and classes at Camp Ocqueoc, (say: AH'-key-OCK) nestled in the secluded wilds of northern lower Michigan. Oh, there will be lots of other fun activities, too . . . but this camp's main focus is on becoming an even better writer! Instructors will include published authors (and Johnathan Rand, of course!) No matter what kind of writing you enjoy: fiction, non-fiction, fantasy, thriller/horror, humor, mystery, history . . . this camp is designed for writers who have this in common: they LOVE to write, and they want to improve their skills!
What will you do at Author Quest? You will write. Then, you'll write more. And more. This camp is ONLY for students who take their writing seriously, and, if your application is accepted, you'll write more in four days than you may have ever written before . . . and have a great time doing it! Of course, there will be many other activities to enjoy, too: basketball, volleyball, frisbee golf, badminton, foozball, ping pong, baseball, hiking, swimming . . . and more, including some *special* surprise events!
Cost is $400 per student, which includes all meals and activities. A non-refundable $100 deposit is required upon the acceptance of your application. Note that each student will be responsible for various necessities such as toiletry items, etc. A map to Camp Ocqueoc and a list of what to bring and what not to bring will be included in your application packet upon acceptance to camp. (Advance warning: no video games, mp3 or CD players will be allowed! These will be confiscated and sold on Ebay. Camp counselors will split the money! You've been warned!) All attendees must be members of 4-H. If you are not currently a 4-H member, you will be enrolled automatically at no additional cost.
If Author Quest is for you, here is what you need to do:
1) Discuss with your parent(s)/guardian about why you'd like to attend Author Quest, and if it would be possible. Remember: August camp is the 14th - 17th for authors between the ages of 13 and 15, held at Camp Ocqueoc, in northern lower Michigan (Presque Isle County).
2) Download and fill out the application worksheet, and include a 100-word essay about why you wish to attend Author Quest, and what you expect to achieve. Please note that not all applications will be selected to attend Author Quest, so do your very best! Only forty-eight authors will be selected to attend each camp, so it will be important that you fill out your application
request and send it in right away. AS WITH THE JUNE CAMP, AUTHOR QUEST WILL FILL TO CAPACITY. DON'T DELAY!
Questions about Author Quest? E-mail the Camp Director!