Creative Writing Explorers
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Join the Creative Writing Explorers Summer School
At Oxford Summer Courses, our Creative Writing Explorers summer school is designed for students aged 9–12 who enjoy storytelling, imagination, and expressing their ideas through writing. This Creative Writing Explorers summer school introduces exciting ways to create stories, develop characters, and explore different styles of writing, while helping students build confidence and creativity.
Students learn in small groups through fun, interactive sessions led by experienced tutors who specialise in working with younger learners. Through games, writing activities, and group discussions, students explore how to turn their ideas into stories. If you’re ready to get creative, you can apply now to be considered for a place.
About Creative Writing
Creative writing is all about imagination. It allows students to create stories, poems, and characters, and to explore ideas in their own unique way.
Students interested in creative writing often also explore History Explorers, where they find inspiration from real-world stories, and Technology Explorers, where they can explore digital storytelling and creativity. At our Creative Writing Explorers summer school, students discover how ideas can come from anywhere.
Learning and Thinking Like a Writer
Learning to write creatively is about exploring ideas, using imagination, and finding your own voice. On our Creative Writing Explorers summer school, students are encouraged to experiment, try new styles, and share their ideas.
Students build confidence by creating stories, developing characters, and expressing themselves. This helps them enjoy writing while developing important skills that support subjects such as History Explorers and Technology Explorers.
How You’ll Learn
Our Creative Writing Explorers summer school is built around small-group teaching, helping students feel comfortable sharing ideas and trying new things. Lessons are designed to be fun, engaging, and creative.
Academic time is structured around small group classes, with students taking part in 12 hours of lessons over one week. Teaching focuses on interactive presentations, hands-on writing activities, group discussions, and Q&A sessions, ensuring every student is involved and inspired.
There is no fixed curriculum. Tutors adapt lessons based on the interests of the group, allowing students to explore topics and ideas that excite them most.
Learn from Supportive Tutors
Our Creative Writing Explorers tutors are experienced in working with younger students and creating a positive, encouraging environment. They help students feel confident sharing their ideas and developing their creativity.
Many of our tutors enjoy teaching creative writing because it allows students to express themselves and bring their ideas to life. To learn more, explore our tutor profiles page.
What You’ll Explore
Topics explored on our Creative Writing Explorers summer school vary depending on the tutor and the group, but are designed to introduce writing in a fun and accessible way. Students may explore storytelling, character creation, descriptive writing, and different types of creative expression.
As the course develops, students may create their own stories, share their work, and take part in creative challenges. These activities help build confidence and encourage imagination.
Skills, Confidence, and Is This the Right Course for You?
Taking part in our Creative Writing Explorers summer school helps students develop skills such as creativity, communication, imagination, and confidence. It also encourages self-expression and a love of storytelling.
This course is ideal for students who enjoy writing, storytelling, or using their imagination to create new ideas. Exploring creative writing at an early stage helps students build confidence and discover their voice — you can apply now to take the next step.
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FAQs about Our Summer Courses
No, Oxford Summer Courses is a private education company. While we host our programmes at prestigious venues such as Oxford and Cambridge colleges, Harrow School, and international locations, we are not affiliated with or endorsed by any university or institution.
Our teaching style is tailored by age group. Students aged 9–12 benefit from interactive, hands-on learning. For ages 13–15, we offer seminars and small group discussions. For students aged 16–24, we use a tutorial-style approach, where participants engage deeply with subjects alongside expert tutors.
Accommodation varies by location and age group. Students may stay in university college residences, prestigious boarding schools, or high-quality residential venues. All options are fully supervised and include meals, comfortable rooms, and access to common areas and facilities.
We recommend applying early to secure your place. Our courses tend to fill up quickly — particularly in popular locations and subjects — and early applicants are more likely to secure their preferred dates and accommodation.
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