2025 Fearless Catholic Writing Camp


Leap of the Imagination

Join Us June 9-13 at the University of St. Thomas!

2025 Fearless Catholic Writing Camp Cost Questions

  • When you enroll your child in Fearless Catholic Writing Camp, you will agree to the following cancellation and refund policy:

    By enrolling my child, I understand and agree that Fearless Catholic Writing Camp will provide:

    • Through May 1, at 11:59 p.m., a refund for full tuition minus a $75 cancellation fee for each child.     

    • From May 1 through May 10, at 11:59 p.m., a refund of 50% tuition for each child.

    • After May 10, 11:59 p.m., no refunds will be given.

    • No prorated refund will be provided for students who miss a day or partial day of Camp.

  • The Fearless Catholic Writing Camp is an intensive writing workshop, and participation is important for student success. We recognize the importance of incremental learning especially for skills such as writing. Your child will gain skills and focus through regular attendance at Camp for the full day's session each day of Camp. No refunds are made for illness or lack of attendance for any reason.

  • Payments may only be made online using PayPal. A confirmation email will be sent following registration. A waiver will be emailed for completion before the first day of camp. No payment plans are available, and the full tuition is due at the time of registration. Regrettably, if payment is not made, the student’s enrollment cannot be guaranteed.

  • Yes! Due to the generosity of our benefactors, scholarships are available for interested students. If you would like to donate for a scholarship to Fearless Catholic Writing Camp, please click here to donate to Catholic Literary Arts

    If you wish to apply for a scholarship, please email to cathla.org@gmail.com the following items by April 1st: 

    • A letter from the parents stating a need for scholarship, age and current grade level of the child. Please also provide the child’s current school by name and current Catholic parish.

    • A letter from the child stating why he/she wishes to attend the Camp.

  • Fearless Catholic Writing Camp Tuition

    Early Bird Registration Rates for registration through March 30, 2025 are: First child = $300, second sibling = $275, third and more = $250 each.

    Regular Registration Rates for registration after March 20, 2025 are: First child = $350, second sibling = $325, third and more = $300 each.

    As an example:

    The first child is always $350.
    The second child is always $325.
    The third child, fourth and fifth, etc. child is always $300 each.

    In other words, if a parent registers five children, the first child will be charged $350. The second is $325, The third, fourth, and fifth will be charged the "Third child and above" rate.

  • Students receive about 20 hours of high-quality classroom instruction with published authors and professional teachers, a publication of the camp’s student anthology with a portfolio of each student’s best writing, and a classroom reading or performance.