Monmouth University

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.

Write on Arts is a literacy program created to inspire students from under-resourced communities to improve their writing skills, critical thinking, and self-confidence through a topic they are passionate about: art.

We define arts broadly to include theater, music, fine arts, and culture.

In Write on Arts, we approach each of our programs by individualizing our instruction based on students’ interests and abilities, allowing each student to benefit from the program and grow as a writer and learner.