Summer Camps

The Write to Heal: Creative Writing Summer Camp (Beirut Campus)

Join us for an inspiring five-day adventure where young writers explore the art of storytelling through fiction, creative non-fiction and poetry. Whether you’re a budding writer or simply curious about experimenting with different genres, the camp offers the perfect space to grow. Throughout the program, you’ll dive into interactive workshops, tackle personal writing exercises, and develop a short non-fiction or fiction piece inspired by your life experiences. By the end of the camp, you’ll have the chance to share your work with fellow writers, showcasing your unique voice. This camp is an excellent opportunity to explore writing in a supportive, fun and creative environment.

The writers of the best three creative pieces will receive LAU scholarships if they enroll in the BA in English Program.

Hurry up and register before June 10.

Unleash your inner creativity!

Monday, June 30, 2025

Date Program Location Person(s) Involved
08:30 - 09:15

Registration and Opening

 Gulbenkian Theater Ms. Nayiri Baboudjian
09:30 - 09:45

Meet and Greet

   Ms. Nayiri Baboudjian
09:50 - 11:25
  • The Importance of Storytelling and Documenting
  • Introduction to Fiction and Non-fiction Through Photos and Senses
  • The Imposter Syndrome
  • Expressive Writing for Healing
 Nicol Hall 318 Ms. Nayiri Baboudjian
11:30 - 12:30

Presentation with SDEM

 Gulbenkian Theater  
12:35 - 01:30

Lunch

 Orme-Gray Faculty Lounge Ms. Nayiri Baboudjian

 Tuesday, July 1, 2025

Date Program Location Person(s) Involved
08:30 - 08:50

Breakfast

 Orme-Gray Faculty Lounge Ms. Nayiri Baboudjian
09:00 - 11:55
  • Risks of Writing Fiction and Non-fiction/Risks of Not Writing
  • Elements and Structure of a Short Story
  • Transformations in Literature (Fairy-Tales, Fiction, Non-fiction)
  • Family Secrets and Special Objects/Character Backstory Exploration
 Nicol Hall 318 Ms. Nayiri Baboudjian
12:00 - 12:30

Honor’s Program Lecture 

 Gulbenkian Theater  
12:30 - 01:30

Lunch

 Orme-Gray Faculty Lounge Ms. Nayiri Baboudjian

Wednesday, July 2, 2025

Date Program Location Person(s) Involved
08:30 - 08:50

Breakfast

 Orme-Gray Faculty Lounge Ms. Nayiri Baboudjian
09:00 - 11:55
  • Finding Our Voices With Characters and Scenes: Writing About Our Neighborhoods
  • Safe Environment: Writing, Workshopping, Rewriting
 Nicol Hall 318 Ms. Nayiri Baboudjian
12:00 -12:30

Movement and Writing: Writing Exercise Outside (On Campus)

   Ms. Nayiri Baboudjian
12:30 - 01:30

Lunch with the Admission and Recruitment Office Staff

 Orme-Gray Faculty Lounge Ms. Nayiri Baboudjian

Thursday, July 3, 2025

Date Program Location Person(s) Involved
08:30 - 08:50

Breakfast

 Orme-Gray Faculty Lounge Ms. Nayiri Baboudjian
08:50 - 10:55
  • Exploring Memories: Remembering and Not Remembering
  • Exploring Mini-Stories for Social Media Platforms
  • Guest Speaker
 Nicol Hall 318 Ms. Nayiri Baboudjian
11:00 - 12:00

Break

    
12:00 - 01:00

Common Presentation [Financial Aid Office]

 Gulbenkian Theater  
01:00 - 01:30 

Lunch with SoAS Student Council Members

 Orme-Gray Faculty Lounge  
01:30 - 03:30

Social Activity

 Nicol Hall 318 Ms. Nayiri Baboudjian

Friday, July 4, 2025

Date Program Location Person(s) Involved
08:30 - 08:50

Breakfast

 Orme-Gray Faculty Lounge Ms. Nayiri Baboudjian
09:00 - 12:30
  • Journey with Point-Of-View
  • Reading Our Writing
  • Evaluation of the Camp
 Nicol Hall 318 Ms. Nayiri Baboudjian
12:30 - 01:30

Lunch

 Orme-Gray Faculty Lounge Ms. Nayiri Baboudjian
01:30 - 02:00

Mini-Lecture

 Nicol Hall 318 Ms. Nayiri Baboudjian
02:00 - 03:30

Award Ceremony

   Ms. Nayiri Baboudjian