AM – Writing Skills (Grades 5–8)

Summer 2026 / Middle School Camp Summer 26 Catalog -
Summer 2026

Writing Skills is a four-day morning academic enrichment course designed for students in Grades 5–8. Students will strengthen their writing through focused practice and personalized feedback in a supportive classroom environment.

Throughout the week, students will work on a variety of writing forms, including stories, reviews, and opinion pieces. Instruction emphasizes developing and organizing ideas, getting thoughts clearly onto the page, and sharing writing effectively with an audience.

This course is personalized to support each student’s individual writing goals, helping writers build confidence, clarity, and creativity.

Led by LJCDS Music Educator Wendy Clemente 

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Map/Locations
Location Map
Locations
Lower School
9490 Genesee Ave
La Jolla, CA 92037
Writing Skills Gr. 5–8 July 13–17 (8:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.)
La Jolla Country Day School - Lower School : LS 9 Music Room
Mon Jul 13 - Fri Jul 17
8:00 - 11:00 AM
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Grades   5th - 8th
$ 415.00
5 days
Writing Skills Gr. 5–8 July 6–10 (8:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.)
La Jolla Country Day School - Lower School : LS 9 Music Room
Mon Jul 6 - Fri Jul 10
8:00 - 11:00 AM
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Grades   5th - 8th
$ 415.00
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Writing Skills Gr. 5–8 June 15–18 (8:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.)
La Jolla Country Day School - Lower School : LS 9 Music Room
Mon Jun 15 - Thu Jun 18
8:00 - 11:00 AM
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Grades   5th - 8th
$ 325.00
4 days
Writing Skills Gr. 5–8 June 22–26 (8:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.)
La Jolla Country Day School - Lower School : LS 9 Music Room
Mon Jun 22 - Fri Jun 26
8:00 - 11:00 AM
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Grades   5th - 8th
$ 415.00
5 days