Academic Programs
After-School Academy: The Mighty Writers After-School Academy is our flagship high-quality out-of-school-time curriculum and runs Monday through Friday at our centers from 3-6 p.m. Students get homework help, work on long-term projects in narrative, informative or persuasive writing, and engage in Social and Emotional Learning activities to build self-awareness, compassion and resilience.
Literary arts workshops: These workshops, tailored to diverse age groups, offer arts-integrated activities that foster creativity and inspiration through music, visual arts, theater, dance, literature and more. Past workshops include: Hip-Hop Poets, Girl Power Rocks, Musically Mighty, and Give Me the Beat.
Summer camp: We provide fun and innovative six- to eight-week day camps for children of all ages to help reduce learning loss during summer months. Camps have a range of activities, all of which have a writing component, that range from learning to surf in Atlantic City to field trips with family and friends to museums.
SEL workshops: Trauma-informed mindfulness workshops help kids and youth effectuate concepts like gratitude, compassion and respect through activities such as yoga, meditation, journaling and storytelling. Examples of past workshops include: Mindful Meetup for Kids, Mindful Boy Warriors, and Mighty Family Values.
One-on-one mentorships: Students are paired with community-based tutors to achieve academic and social-emotional goals. Students meet with their mentors, who are chosen for compatibility and expertise, for four hours per month. They work as a team on three goals, at least one of which is writing-related.
College and career prep: A range of workshops help teens prepare for the future by offering skills training they'll need to move forward. College essay nights brings teens together with volunteers for one-on-one mentoring to create the perfect application. Paid summer internships and teen fellowships provide invaluable exposure to workplace expectations, accountability and skills.
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Mighty Writers is a class 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization established in 2009. All of our programs are free. We serve communities in and around Greater Philadelphia and New Jersey.