Camp Information and Policies

 

Welcome to the Bay Area Writing Project Camps!

We are excited to share the world of creative writing with your child this summer. Below you will find information on key topics that you and your child should review together and acknowledge before your child begins his/her camp experience.

Camp Information

  • COVID Policy Updates
  • Required Documents
    • Remote Program Required Documents
    • In-Person Program Required Documents
  • Staff
  • Scholarships
  • Cancellations and Withdrawals
  • Prorated Camp Fees
  • Transfers
  • Wait list
  • Child Abuse Prevention and Reporting

COVID Policy Updates Applicants should be aware that we are reserving the option to move on-site course offerings to a remote online format at any time and only if we deem it necessary. 

Basic Requirements for Virtual Participation

Required Remote Documents (included when registering online):

    • Ability to either type on device or take photos and upload images

    • Access to a computer, tablet, digital device (phone okay) with a camera and/or microphone

    • Access to wifi

    • Online Code of Conduct Agreement Form

    • Photo/Video Release Form

    • Waiver of Liability, Assumption of Risk, and Indemnity Agreement

BAWP Youth Programs Online Code of Conduct and Policies (pdf)

Basic Requirements for In-Person Participation

In-Person Program Required Documents (included when registering online):

    • Approved Pick-up/Drop-off Permission Form

    • Authorization to Consent to Treatment of Minor

    • Emergency Contact Form

    • Internet Use Form

    • Photo/Video Release Form

    • Upload Proof of Camper Immunizations

    • Waiver of Liability, Assumption of Risk, and Indemnity Agreement

    • Walking Field Trip Permission Form

There are currently no masking requirements.

Regardless of COVID-19 case rates, the CDC recommends masking:

    • If you have symptoms of a respiratory infection, such as a cough, runny nose, or sore throat

    • In crowded indoor settings, such as in airplanes, trains, and buses

    • In public areas around people who are older or have medical conditions that put them at increased risk for severe COVID-19

    • For 10 days after having a significant exposure to someone who has tested positive for COVID-19

Staff

All of our camp leaders are experienced teachers who have participated in the Bay Area Writing Project’s competitive Summer Institute here at UC Berkeley.

Scholarships

We offer a limited number of partial scholarships. In order for your child to be considered for this award, please complete the application link below. Scholarship applications with supporting documents are due by the application deadline of Monday,  May 5, 2025 by 11:59pm PST. Applicants who are awarded scholarships will be notified by Friday, May 16, 2025. Please email the office with any questions – bawp@berkeley.edu.

2025 YWC SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

2025 HS SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION (Coming soon)

Scholarship applicants, please get your applications in as soon as possible so ensure you save a spot in camp. Teacher recommendations can arrive after the initial application. Fees, if any, will not be charged or due until after notification of your scholarship funds for the summer. Please email the office with any questions – bawp@berkeley.edu.

Cancellations and Withdrawals

  • Camp sessions may be cancelled due to public health epidemic or pandemic, natural disaster, public safety restrictions, and other unforeseen circumstances. Full refund available. 

  • Camp sessions may be canceled if minimum enrollment is not met. Full refund available. 

Other than providing the refunds described, the Bay Area Writing Project (BAWP) is not responsible or liable for any losses arising out of such cancellation of BAWP Young Writers Camps and will not provide any other compensation. Refunds will be made directly to the credit card or original form of payment that was used in the purchase.

Camp Withdrawals

If you wish to withdraw, please submit a notification to our office at bawp@berkeley.edu. An email must be submitted by the individual who initially completed the purchase. Refunds will be processed as detailed below and may be offered in the original form of payment. Please note, all check payments require the completion of the UC Berkeley vendor application. You can review the vendor application HERE.

      • Withdrawal requests received by May 2, 2025 will be processed with a $50.00 cancellation fee.

      • Withdrawal requests received after May 2, 2025 will be processed with a $100.00 cancellation fee.

      • No refunds will be issued on or after the Monday before the start of camp. (Example: If camp begins on Monday, June 9, 2025 refunds will not be available for any cancellations made after 11:59pm on Sunday, June 1, 2025).

      • Withdrawal refunds are for the cost of camp only and do not include any course fees.

      • Please feel free to contact the office with questions at any point during this process – bawp@berkeley.edu

Prorated Camp Fees

We do not offer prorated fees for any missed camp days. This includes vacation days, sick days, starting camp late or leaving camp early.

Transfers

Transfers to a different Bay Area Writing Project camp are granted on an availability basis. Any difference in fees will be due or refunded upon being granted a transfer. Contact the office to find out if your intended change is a possibility. bawp@berkeley.edu

Wait List 

Once a camp is full, a camper can be placed on the waiting list. Deposits are not required. You will be contacted only if space becomes available. Contact the office if you would like to be added to a wait list. bawp@berkeley.edu

Child Abuse Prevention and Reporting

The state requires that any suspected incidents of child abuse be immediately reported to the Department of Social Services for further investigation. All employees are mandated child abuse reporters.