Summer Camps

Throughout the school year, I offer presentations, readings, author in residence programs and conduct workshops for children at schools and libraries all across Canada. During the summer months, I am available for presentations and workshops at summer camps, delivering interactive, lively and fun filled sessions for children in grades one to six in Calgary and the surrounding area. I cover many of the topics listed on the Presentations and Workshops page, but am very flexible and am always happy to discuss your organization’s specific needs and requirements.

In recent years I have appeared at many community camps as a visiting author and presenter, in addition to my work with the following organizations:

Calgary Arts Summer School Association – Creative Writing Instructor

Initiated in 1993 by a small group of Calgary music teachers in collaboration with a local piano dealer and incorporated in 1996 as a non-profit society, the Calgary Arts Summer School Association (CASSA) has grown into a comprehensive summer arts program representing numerous artistic disciplines. Since its inception, over 2,500 students have participated in the diverse and innovative programs offered by CASSA, with participants from throughout Alberta and from as far away as the United States, the United Kingdom, Europe, Asia and South America.

I work with CASSA’s students of all ages as a creative writing instructor during their piano and drama camps each August. You may learn more about CASSA here.

Calgary Arts Summer School Association - PlayWriting and Improv Camp

At Playwriting Camp, in a dramatic and fun-filled week of half day camps, children learn how to write, rehearse and perform their own unique play in just five days. Children create the plot, craft the script, write dialogue and hone their acting skills for their very own dramatic production, which will then be performed at the end of the week. At Improv Camp, children ages 8 to 12 create their very own unique characters and write dialogue for them in a series of highly original, lively and fun filled skits. Learn more about PlayWriting Camp and Improv Camp here.

The Calgary Learning Centre - Superhero Camp

The Calgary Learning Centre provides programs and specialized services for learning disabilities, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (AD/HD) and literacy issues and I am proud to have worked with the centre in the development of programs for summer camps. In an exciting series of half day workshops, we explored the superhero genre, before children created their very own hero, complete with costumes, powers, origin tale, secret identity, headquarters, friends, family and one or more archenemies. You may learn more about The Calgary Learning Centre here

Participant's Comments "My son really liked it" "I had a 'super' time!!!" "My son was enthusiastic about it" "Superhero camp was fun. Simon Rose you are a great teacher."

Calgary Epcor Centre for the Performing Arts - SummerACT for Kids Workshops for children ages six to twelve on ways to develop memorable characters through creative writing. Learn more about the Epcor Centre's programs here.

City of Calgary Park and Play Program Presentations and storytelling at outdoor camps for children ages five to twelve.

City of Calgary Community and Neighbourhood Services Workshops on story structure, the writing process, and time travel stories.

Chestemere Public Library, Chestermere, Alberta Summer Reading Program

Airdrie Public Library, Airdrie, Alberta Summer Reading Program

Parkland Community Association, Calgary, Alberta Summer Drama and Playwriting Camp

Alexandra Writers' Centre Society, Calgary, Alberta Workshops on science fiction, fantasy and character development. Learn more about the society and programs here

Mid-Sun Community Association, Calgary, Alberta  Workshops on the writing process, story creation, superheroes and time travel.

Camp Rivendell at Bragg Creek/Redwood Meadows Community Associations, Alberta Story creation sessions with younger children.

Calgary Jewish Community Centre, Calgary, Alberta Story creation with younger children during Discovery Week at Explorer Camp.

Family Leisure Centre, Calgary, Alberta Story creation sessions for younger children.

Westside Recreation Centre, Calgary, Alberta Workshops  for children ages five to twelve.

Braeside Community Centre, Calgary, Alberta Workshops on story structure, the writing process, time travel stories, character development and more.

Frontier College, Calgary, Alberta Frontier College is a recognized leader in the cause of literacy and learning in Canada. They support children and families, community groups and organizations in high-needs areas through training, workshops, conferences and volunteer placement. I am pleased to have been a presenter at Frontier College’s summer writing camps for children in Calgary.