Thurber House Summer Writing Camp

Unfurling stories from pages yet unturned last summer, Thurber House, an unforgettable camp experience, seeks to marry laughter, learning, and literature. This family-friendly literary retreat celebrates the written word, keeping alive the witty world of wordsmith James Thurber. Situated just a hop, skip, and a jump away from downtown Columbus, OH, the historic Thurber House stands as a testament to the enduring charm of the written word. Open daily for free, self-guided tours, families can step into an authentic living museum, crunching across the same floorboards once trod by the illustrious Thurber family. Sundays bring an extra touch of historic enchantment, with guided tours available for a nominal fee, offering an intimate look into the life and legacy of James Thurber. From rooms filled with whispers of yarns long told to literary treasures waiting in the cozy corners of Thurber Country Bookstore, every nook summons you to explore, ponder, and laugh. Thurber Center, located just next door, serves as a versatile canvas for a smorgasbord of events, retreats, and meetings. Be it bubbling imaginations weaving tales, or folks engaged in lively banter, the resonance of words and wisdom echo off its walls. Engage your children in the timeless ritual of storytelling, letting their creativity bloom in this unique bastion of literature. Thurber House stands as a testament to how the joy of the written word can bring family closer. For parents who wish to impart the love for literature and academic exploration, the experience here is a leaf straight out of a storybook. Indeed, this isn't just a summer camp, it's a chapter in your family's anthology of memories.