Summer Bilingual Writing Camp
Being multilingual is a strength. Use that strength to write your story.
UND’s Summer Bilingual Writing Camp celebrates and empowers the voices, identities, and well-being of bilingual and multilingual youth through writing. They will be led by highly educated and experienced coaches who will guide, support, and encourage students throughout the camp.
Camp Information
There is no cost for students to attend UND’s Summer Bilingual Writing Camp.
Activity Details
UND’s Summer Bilingual Writing Camp is designed for students in grades 5-8 (at the time of application) who use a language other than English at home.
Students will:
- Write in multiple genres using all the languages they know (bilingual writing proficiency is not required, and it is fine to write in only one language)
- Explore bilingual identity, experiences, and social-emotional well-being through writing
- Interact and collaborate with bilingual peers in a supportive environment guided by experienced K-12 teachers
Student Requirements
- Students in grades 5-8 (at the time of application) who are bilingual or multilingual and use a language other than English at home (with or without English).
How to Apply
- The 2026 Summer Bilingual Writing Camp has concluded. Details about future camps will be shared as they become available.
The 2026 debut Summer Bilingual Writing Camp took place over two weeks, July 13 – 24, 2026, at the UND Education Building, located at 231 Centennial Drive in Grand Forks.
Read all about camp activities and achievements on UND Today.
Contact Us
231 Centennial Drive Stop 7189
Grand Forks, ND 58202-7189
This camp is part of an educational research project with standard educational practices.
The 2026 Bilingual Writing Camp was supported by funding from the Spencer Foundation. This funding helped make the camp available free of charge to young students.