New* Instructor Spotlight: A Tale of Two Parkers by Lili Sella, age 16

Ashley Parker “New, asterisk.” That’s how Ashley describes herself, leaning forward to speak with me in the gazebo after saying yes to a spontaneous interview. Ashley has been published in Echo Review Literary and teaches at Writopia’s Brooklyn location. This gung-ho, ready-for-everything

The Founding of WriCampia by Sienna Goldburd, age 10

Thirteen and a half years ago, in 2013, Writopia was no longer brand new. It ran year-round programs, but didn’t yet have a sleepaway camp. It held a fun, writing-based day camp for kids in New York City that was loved by

Counselors, Once Campers by Nell Choi, age 18

Never before has WriCampia had so many counselors returning after being campers. This summer, 2026 sets the record with 33% of staff who were once WriCampians. In the weeks leading up to camp, my phone was buzzing with texts from the group