| Living
Language Mission
*
Provide a safe place for girls to explore themselves, their creativity,
and the world we live in.
* Demonstrate and engage in passionate
and in depth discussion and consideration of many types of literature
* Offer hands on experiences with
many types of art/crafts/traditional arts to stimulate the creative
process and use language in new and inventive formats
* Foster positive, supportive relationships
between girls
* Educate girls about the craft
of writing to improve writing, self expression, and communication
skills
* Expose girls to guests and teachers
from many fields/backgrounds to stimulate discussion, writing, and
creative projects.
The experiences of reading and creative
writing can be full of joy and creativity. We all have stories to
tell, and deserve to find the language that will help us express
ourselves and understand others clearly, and in a way that feels
authentic and true.
I decided when I was twelve that
I was a writer. I dragged my mom's clunky manual typewriter out
of the closet, claimed it as mine and vowed to write a poem every
day because that felt serious. I still remember the joy and satisfaction
of the percussive clacking of that old typewriter, and I still have
the reams of paper I filled with the poetry of my pre-teen and teen
years!
I remember the strong impact books
made on my understanding of myself and the world beyond my immediate
surroundings. What an amazing time in a girls life, full of change
and self discovery.
I began Living Language Camp to
help girls discover the language that arises naturally from their
experience of their world and their senses. Through art, crafts,
and a great lineup of guests from many fields ,we cultivate an environment
of joyful discovery for our own writing . We learn from sharing
writing, experience, and thoughts with each other.
And we have fun while we're at
it!!
Stay tuned for our 2007 lineup
of guests who will guide us in many exciting experiences!
We'll combine fun hands on activities
with techniques such as free-writing, writers workshops, study of
style and craft in poetry and prose, and close reading/discussion
of the works of published authors. Campers will deepen their connections
to reading and writing through the process of finding language for
their own thoughts, emotions, and experiences. |
