Laura (Riding) Jackson Foundation Student Programs

The Laura (Riding) Jackson Foundation Student Programs includes Teen Writing Workshops, Teen Writing Fellowship, Teen Listen, Sunday Scribe Tribe, Write in the Middle, and Write Outside. The offerings include free interactive writing workshops, an ongoing writing group, a middle school summer camp, outdoor writing or writing readiness programs, and a program where teens learn to interview community members and document their stories.

Programs

• Teen Writing Workshops — 13-19 · Throughout the school year · Free, interactive writing workshops offered at the Writing Center; partially funded through a grant from Quail Valley Charities.
• Teen Writing Fellowship — Recognizes students who demonstrate dedication and commitment to the development of their literary skills and talents.
• Teen Listen — Helps teens learn the process of interviewing members of the community and documenting their stories.
• Sunday Scribe Tribe — 12-16 · On-going · An on-going writing group for students to write with the Foundation.
• Write in the Middle — Middle schoolers · Annual; camp in June; registration opens in February · Middle school summer camp. Every participant becomes a published writer.
• Write Outside — 2-5, 6-8, 9-12 · Outdoor programs in the Children’s Garden including writing or writing readiness in the youngest group.

At a glance

• Ages: 2–18 years old
• General schedule: The Foundation offers writing programs for teens since 2000; a summer camp for middle-schoolers was added in 2016; writing programs in the Children’s Garden for ages 3-12 were added in 2024.
• Facility hours: Writing Center: Monday-Friday, 10am-3pm; Historic Home & Pole Barn: House open to visitors the second Sunday of each month and every Tuesday (dates vary by year as stated on the page)

About the provider

The Laura (Riding) Jackson Foundation has offered writing programs for teens since 2000, added a summer camp for middle-schoolers in 2016, and added writing programs in the Children’s Garden for ages 3-12 in 2024. The Foundation was established in 1992 and is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization with a Platinum Guidestar Seal. It is dedicated to preserving the author’s home and nurturing local writers of all ages through writers groups, summer camps, workshops, and poetry festivals.

Last updated September 11, 2026.