San Diego Area Writing Project

San Diego Area Writing Project The SDAWP recognizes that writing is a catalyst for the broad expression of ideas and opinions.

We consider written expression by participants in our programs to be an opportunity for further dialogue and discussion.

05/29/2026

How have you been staying inspired to keep writing as we get closer to the end of the school year and summer?

We’d love to hear more about your writing plans this summer and hopefully it includes Young Writers’ Camp or our Summer Institute!

05/19/2026

Have you checked out all of our YWC 2026 sessions? The start dates are approaching and registrations are selling out quickly! Please make sure to register and/or share our YWC 2026 details with any friends, colleagues, your schools, and anyone else who might be interested.

Two of our sessions that can really use your help getting the word out are the:
8-day Young Writers' Camp at Cardiff Elementary (8dayCardiff2026.eventbrite.com) and our virtual College Admission & Application Essay Workshop (CollegeEssay2026.eventbrite.com).

Visit sdawp.ucsd.edu for more information on all of our sessions and registration details.

05/05/2026

Register now for our College Admission & Application Essay virtual workshop from July 27th to 31st, 8:30am-11:30am!

Please share this amazing opportunity with your friends, colleagues, schools, and incoming 12th graders or community college transfer students. Start preparing for college admission & application essays soon!

Registration via Eventbrite is available here: https://collegeessay2026.eventbrite.com/

04/29/2026

Register now and help us share information for the 8-day Young Writers' Camp at Cardiff Elementary from June 22nd to July 1st!

Click the link below or scan the QR code to register:
8DayCardiff2026.eventbrite.com

04/24/2026

Join us and the National Writing Project for the challenge!
Today, April 23rd, is Day 2 of the challenge, and we'd love for you all to join us at the Write Now Teacher Studio to get inspired and connect with other participants.

Click the link below to join and access Day 2 material in the Teacher Studio:
https://studio.nwp.org/posts/100080387

04/22/2026

Happy Earth Day!
How are you implementing writing with your students while exploring nature? Check out a couple of ideas from our SDAWP director, Kim Douillard, and teacher leader Ann Zivotsky. The links to their blogs and earthday.org are available below:

- Kim Douillard: https://thinkingthroughmylens.com/2022/03/30/6-words-for-the-environment-sol22-day-30/

- Ann Zivotsky: https://annstuartzivotsky.wordpress.com/2022/02/27/inspiring-eco-warriors-through-writing/

- Earth Day timeline: earthday.org

04/09/2026

National Poetry Month continues! How have you been engaging with reading and/or writing poetry?

SDAWP would love to see what you all are working on and getting inspired by!

04/06/2026

Register now for our first Young Writers in Nature (YWN) session at UC San Diego! YWN session 1 will be from June 22 to 26, 8:30am - 12:00pm.

Click here to register via Eventbrite: https://ywn12026.eventbrite.com/

Don't miss out and please share this information with your schools, colleagues, and friends!

04/01/2026

Happy National Poetry Month!
How do you plan on reading and writing poetry to participate?

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9500 Gilman Drive
San Diego, CA
92093

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 3:30pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 3:30pm
Thursday 7:30am - 3:30pm
Friday 9am - 3:30pm

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+18585342576

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