Write on Sports is now part of First Draft Academy
Write on Sports is now part of First Draft Academy
First Draft Academy
Eligible students must live or attend school within Elkhart.
Write on Sports Goshen summer sports writing camp began in 2013, the first affiliate program for WoS!
Write on Sports uses the theme of sports as a way to connect with students in an authentic and meaningful way.
During the summer session, we turn the students into sports writers to strengthen their writing and literacy skills. Students choose a theme and identify a project, including a feature article, video, or podcast. Finished videos are shared on the First Draft Academy YouTube Channel, giving students a platform to showcase their work.
Another feature of camp is Guest Day, bringing in professional journalists (from TV, radio, and print media outlets) and athletes (ranging from college, professional, and retired professionals). We include a sports-related field trip.
The Write on Sports Goshen program is located at Goshen College, serving students in greater Elkhart area. This location has limited space per session
Summer Camp
Dates
TBA
Eligibility
Rising 7-8 graders
Tuition
Free
“The greatest measure of our success will come in quiet moments throughout the academic year when students put words to paper or screen with a newfound sense of confidence and skill.”
Duane Stoltzfus, chair of the Communication Department at Goshen College and Director of WoS Goshen
First Draft Academy works with under-resourced communities and school districts, focusing on middle school students, to improve their literacy skills by tapping into their passion – sports, the arts or whatever makes them tick!
