Great Smokies Young Writers Workshop

Pre-collegeArtsAcademic

Students write and revise fiction, poetry, essays and memoirs in workshops with authors and poets. They receive feedback from instructors and fellow writers.

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Registration

Registration expected in December 2026

Not confirmed by the camp yet

Registration opens in December 2026expected
“We expect the Summer 2027 to be similar, with registration expected to open in mid-December 2026.” · unca.edu

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Details

Who: Rising 10th–12th grade
Season: Jun 14 – Jun 26. Our Summer 2027 Pre-College programs are currently being developed.2026
Hours: “Check-in will be on Sunday from 3:30pm – 5:00pm and check-out will be on Friday at 11:00am.”
Price: $1,470/session (Includes lodging, meals, course materials, activities, and excursions)2026

Weeks and sessions2026

As the camp lists them. A blank means the camp’s general details apply.

Week / theme	Dates
Character as Story & the Poet’s Toolbox	Jun 14 – Jun 19
Forms of Poetry & Writing Essays, Memoirs & Auto-Fiction	Jun 21 – Jun 26

Where

UNC Asheville
1 University Heights, Asheville, NC
About 10 min drive from downtownMap

Good to know

In the camp’s own words.

Financial aid: No. “At this time, scholarships or financial aid are not available for UNC Asheville Pre-College Programs”
Lunch: Yes. “Includes lodging, meals, course materials, activities, and excursions”
Transportation: Case by case. “For participants that live outside of a reasonable driving distance, you may fly into the Asheville Regional Airport (AVL). Upon registration, please choose the appropriate “add on” shuttle option.”

Sources

Checked Oct 29, 2026.

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