Kids step slowly out of cars
                                                            Butterflies in my stomach as camp begins
                                                            Will I be in trouble if my spelling isn't perfect?
                                                            Writing is important for everyone.

                                                            The lobby of Eder Hall fills up
                                                            Some of us felt squashed
                                                            Why is Camp held at Missouri Western instead of at a regular school?
                                                            A new experience, new friends

                                                            Kids all talking to their friends, anxious to get to Murphy Hall
                                                            Excitement and happiness every morning
                                                            Why was I chosen for this camp?
                                                            I've made more friends, and found out its fun to write with friends.

                                                            Lots of pencils chattering on pages of our journals
                                                            Literature circles meeting, even spilling out into the lounge area for conversations
                                                            How does reading and literature circles fit into a writing camp?
                                                            Writing isn't easy.

                                                            The football stadium, science building, the clock tower
                                                            Exploring new buildings on campus, sitting and taking time to write
                                                            Is this cool, or what?
                                                            Adding sensory detail to my writing makes it come to life.

                                                            Beautiful flowers, art galore
                                                            Anticipation, hoping that the museum trip would be different than fifth grade
                                                            Will we all fit on one bus?
                                                            Inspiration for writing comes from many different places.

                                                            Eager faces, eager readers for open mic
                                                            Inspiration from hearings others read their work
                                                            Will there be a writing camp every summer?
                                                            Writing is a window to my heart.

                                                            Droopy Monday morning eyes
                                                            Surprised that four weeks could go by so fast
                                                            Is there a writing camp for seventh grade?
                                                            Writing makes me expand my thinking.