Washington College Summer Conferences: Cherry Tree Young Writers' Conference
Overview
A summer intensive for young writers featuring creative writing workshops in poetry, fiction, and journalism, craft panels, and college preparation guidance. Currently offering a one-day interim studio (July 2026); full four-day conference resumes July 2027.
At a glance
Deadline
Jun 28229 days
Sessions
Jul4 wk sessions
Formats
Commuter
Location
Chestertown, MD
Cost
$500–$1,499from $849
Entering grades
10th, 11th, 12th
Cost & sessions
Full conference: $849 per participant (includes college admissions essay workshop). One-day studio (2026): $125. Scholarships (merit, regional, genre-based) available for full conference; none for interim studio.
Financial aid
Merit, regional, and genre-based scholarships available for full conference; some cover full cost. No aid for 2026 one-day studio.
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