STORY LAB
MARCH BREAK CAMP
March Break Camp | In-Person | Full day | Ages 9-11 (Grades 4-6)
STORY LAB MARCH BREAK CAMP
Fee:
$375 (Early Bird / register before January 31, 2026)
$425 (Standard / register before March 13, 2026)
Financial Assistance
A limited number of bursaries based on financial need are available. Please email us for more information.
Dates and Times:
March 23 – 27th, 2026
8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Location:
Christ Church Cathedral School
912 Vancouver St, Victoria, BC V8V 3V7
Join other young creators for an immersive week of making stories! This isn’t just any camp—it’s a chance to connect with fellow young writers, gain expert guidance from experienced authors and educators, and see your work in print!
Based on 15 years of experience and research, our programs are specifically designed to spark imagination and strengthen writing skills in a fun-first, high-energy environment.
DETAILS
Our “word lab” approach encourages campers to experiment with everything from poetry to screenplays, learning from professional approaches to turn their original ideas into tangible finished works. Every day is a blend of:
High-Level Instruction: Learn to write stories using strategies, tips and tricks that the professionals use.
Physical Creative Play: Games and activities centered around a shared love of stories and words.
Collaborative Fun: A supportive community where every child leaves with a story only they could tell.
From Inspiration to Publication: You’re a Published Author!
Best of all, every participant becomes a published author. At the end of the week, each camper receives a professionally designed class anthology—a beautiful book filled with writing samples from every student in the workshop. It’s a tangible piece of their imagination to share with family and friends and a lifelong reminder of their creative potential.
Logistics: What to Bring & What’s Included
Story Studio Provides:
- Creative Tools: All writing and art supplies used during the week.
- The Final Anthology: A bound and printed book featuring each camper’s work.
- Custom Writer’s Notebook: A dedicated space for drafts, world-building notes, and sketches that campers keep.
- Expert Mentorship: 35+ hours of guidance from experienced authors and educators.
Parents Provide:
- A Nut-Free Lunch & Two Snacks: Writing is hungry work! Please pack a hearty lunch plus a morning and afternoon snack to keep “creative fuel” high.
- A Refillable Water Bottle: Labeled with your child’s name.
- Adventure-Ready Clothing: We will be doing “Physical Creative Play” both indoors and out, so please wear comfortable clothes and closed-toe shoes.
SAMPLE WEEK
Monday: The Hero’s Origin Story
Character Lab
Use our StorySheet system to design a unique protagonist – with a secret!
The Great Character Obstacle Course
A high-energy physical game where campers must navigate challenges as their characters would.
Tuesday: Mapping the Unknown
Become a World-Builder
Learn how to build immersive settings by creating large-scale maps of fictional lands.
Sensory Stations
Explore “mystery boxes” to practice using vivid, descriptive language (smell, touch, sound) in setting descriptions.
Wednesday: Plot & Peril
The Plot-Twist Dice
Use storytelling dice and cards to bust your writers’ block, navigate “the messy middle” of a story and master the art of the cliffhanger!
Script-Writing Scrimmage
Learning from improv, campers work in small teams to write and “live-act” a high-stakes scene
Thursday: The Visual Voice
Drawing Conclusions
Create the “hero image” that will accompany your story in the printed anthology.
The Editorial Board
A supportive peer-review session where campers give and receive professional-style feedback on their final drafts.
Friday: Author’s Celebration
The Book Launch
A special ceremony where campers see their work “ready for print” and receive their official Story Studio certificates.
