Programs

Lake Erie Ink: a writing space for youth offers programs for students ages 6 to 18, as well as providing off site creative writing experiences for students in schools and other youth-serving organizations. For more information about bringing LEI to your school or program, visit our teacher page.

Our Summer Expression programs are starting in June and running through August. See out full camp list below:

For Kids

Word Gardeners

6/13 – 6/24 | 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM | Grades 1-3

Explore the garden through words, movement and color.

Comics for Kids

6/13 – 6/24 | 1 PM – 4 PM | Grades 3-6

Discover the basic elements of comics. Design and create your own comics.

Creature Creations

7/18 – 7/29 | 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM | Grades 1-3

Make Creatures and share their stories merging art and writing.

Young Novelists

7/25 – 8/5 | 1-4 PM | Grades 3-8

Write your novel from start to finish. Learn about literary styles and writing.

Creative Trailblazers

7/25 – 8/5 | 10 AM – 12:30 PM | Grades 3-8 Free | @ the DCC Cultural Arts Center in Cleveland Heights

Find your way through an art and writing expedition.

For Teens

Comics ‘N’ Zines

7/18 – 7/29 | 1-4 PM | Grades 6-12

Design + create comics and personal zines.

Stage and Screen

7/5 – 7/15 | 1-4 PM | Grades 6-12

Dive into the art of script.

Art Express

7/18 – 8/5 | 1-4 PM | Grades 8-12

Explore Cleveland’s vibrant art scene, reflecting through digital and literary mediums.

Pride Outside

6/15 – 7/27 | Wednesdays | 6:30 – 8 PM | Grades 6-12 | Free

Spread Pride in the Cleveland area through creative and community based projects.

Inside Out: Writers Group for LGBTQIA+ Teens & Allies

Build community and write with other LGBTQ+ teens and allies.

Learn more about summer and register by clicking here

If you are interested in Lake Erie Ink running a program for your organization, click here and/or email us at cbailey@lakeerieink.org .

Lake Erie Ink is always working with schools and like-minded organizations to partner on new and exciting programs. For the most up-to-date information, sign up for our bi-monthly newsletter and stay ahead of the curve!