Shared Worlds

Nurturing creative sparks and fostering a sense of community, Shared Worlds might just be the ultimate retreat for young minds who revel in the art of storytelling. Designed as an innovative two-week summer expedition for burgeoning writers, this fantastical journey isn't your typical summer camp. Here, campers delve into the world of "world-building", a riveting realm where entire universes, brimming with imaginative detail, are born. Think Middle-Earth and Narnia, those fictional lands that enthralled us in our favorite books. Visionaries as they are, camp-goers co-create these dreamscapes with the aid of Wofford College professors, weaving together the threads of history, religion, and even physics to form a fabric of reality as yet unexplored. Pivoting around an interdisciplinary approach, Shared Worlds encourages its campers not just to let their imagination run wild, but also to exercise their problem-solving pathway and translate thoughts into written language. It's an excellent way of honing their individual creativity while engaging in a broader group dynamic, learning the art of compromise, and celebrating the power of shared creation. As the masterpiece of this summer experience, campers get to savor the thrill of making their intricate worlds come alive, through fiction, art, and perhaps even a game or two. Each group showcases their creations on exhibition day - a stunning array of narratives, maps, artwork, and music that embodies their collective efforts and artistic triumphs. Undoubtedly, Shared Worlds is a summer journey like no other, providing a fertile ground for young talents to thrive and expand their creative horizons. In the end, it's not only about the worlds they create, but the friendships they forge along the way.