✍️ Young Authors & Illustrators: A Bookmaking Camp

Section B: July 20-24th | 1:00–5:00 PM | with Shari

Ages 8–11, CITs 12+

A camp for storytellers, doodlers, and big imaginations. Young Authors and Illustrators will write, illustrate, and bring their own stories to life through researching their community, creative exploration, and collaborative sharing. We’ll partner with the David Ruggles Center to research the history of Florence, learn research skills from the librarians at Lilly Library, and get writing advice from a renown author (we’ve had Grace Lin and Heidi Stemple the past few years!). Authors will learn about the history of the silk industry in Florence and hand dye their own silk end papers. This camp culminates with an optional Meet the Author event at the Florence Farmers Market and then their books are on exhibit (if the author would like) at Lilly Library. Perfect for kids who love books, art, and expressing their ideas on the page.

CIT Program (Ages 12+)

Older students can join as Counselors-in-Training, gaining leadership skills while helping younger kids write, build circuits, explore materials, and contribute to a calm, joyful club community.

How to register:

• If you are an existing client or have attended a camp previously, please log in and register on the Tutorbird platform.
• New clients and students: Please find the correct date and time of the event on the calendar below, then click “Book and Sign Up” for registration.

If you are wanting to register for multiple camp and/or afterschool club opportunities, you can email megan@thecommunityclassroom.com and you will be sent an invoice. Please note you are not officially registered until the invoice is paid.