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 in Monmouth or Ocean counties.
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 Monmouth program is located at Monmouth University, serving students in Monmouth and Ocean counties. This location has limited space per session.
Summer Camp
Dates
TBA
Eligibility
Rising 7-8 graders
Tuition
Free
“For me, it was an honor just to go to Monmouth (University Write on Sports camp) and have an opportunity to sit on one of the sessions with the students, be able to be interviewed by the students as well as a radio person and to get a true feel for what they are accomplishing. It was absolutely a great day for me”
Hubie Brown, former NBA coach and current NBA broadcaster
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!
