Adventures in Writing Camp

Adventures in Writing Camp offers a variety of activities including creative writing, media production, storytelling, writing an eBook, creating a podcast, and writing chant and rap lyrics. The program incorporates music and dance for auditory learners and kinesthetic learning through verbal and physical storytelling. Participants also use iPads for story creation and engage in chant battles within a project-based learning environment.

• Ages: 6–13 years old
• Schedule: 9-day program with no meeting on June 19th/Juneteenth or July 3rd in observance
• Location: Bethel Lutheran School, 71 E. Carmel Valley Rd, Carmel Valley, CA 93924

The camp is led by Hans and Jen Hartvickson, Stanford-educated authors, along with Doctor Alison DeMark and teacher Jonny D. Williams. The staff consists of credentialed, local elementary and middle school teachers. The mission of the camp is to help children discover the magic of writing by providing tools to organize ideas, hook readers with great introductions, and paint pictures with well-chosen words. Testimonials from parents highlight the positive experiences of their children, noting their eagerness and enjoyment of the program.

Last updated November 20, 2025.