Past Voices

Here's what past participants have said about their time at Fir Acres:

"I learned to write in a variety of new ways and in different styles than I had before. My options in writing are no longer as limited." -11th grader

"I have learned the power of honesty in writing. A personal, heartfelt piece feels real and speaks to others." -10th grader

“My writing has changed and improved after being exposed to other types of writing. I am thinking deeper, and I know my friends will see a change when I get back home. I have discovered how to learn more, how to gain more from my experiences.” —10th grader

"Although I was intimidated to share at first, getting up in front of people to read is (now) a cinch!" -8th grader

"Writing every day has been productive and a good experience for me. Now that I’ve begun to do this, I won’t stop." -11th grader

"I have learned so much from my classmates’ words… they made me grow as both a writer and a person." -11th grader

“I learned that I am not completely out of my league at a camp of writers. I learned how to think outside the lines, and I discovered the rewards you get from taking risks in writing and in life. I learned that there isn’t always a correct answer or way to write.” —11th grader

"I have learned that I can be too hard on myself. Over the two weeks, I have gained much more confidence in myself and in my writing." -8th grader

"Everyone knew that different people learn and grow in different ways (such a wonderful contrast from school) and simply guided me on my journey." -10th grader

"We experimented with many essays, responses, comparisons…. It was a great experience for me (who is not that good a writer) to learn new ways to write and think." -9th grader

"I never knew how to really begin to write a long essay, and the strategies we used will become very beneficial to me in my future school and out-of-school work." -9th grader

"I have learned that my heart is deeper and fuller and richer than I thought it to be." -12th grader