A World of Writers

One of the best parts of life at Kent Writers Camp is making friends with people you might otherwise never meet. Here, the sounds of many accents and regional dialects blend into the communal voice of a writers’ colony, because in addition to most of the 50 U.S. states, young writers come from such countries as Aruba, Brazil, Canada, China, England, France, Germany, Guam, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Spain and Thailand.

Dorm Life

Through camp dorm life, you’ll get to know the independence, responsibility and excitement of a boarding school experience. Comfortable and modern boys’ and girls’ dorms are supervised by experienced resident faculty and college-aged teaching fellows. Each dorm has a common area where campers can meet and hang out with friends. Rooms are furnished with writing desks and bureaus, and all are equipped with bedding and linens.

Great Resources

Classes are held in air-conditioned Foley Hall

Computer writing labs are available for writing and research.

The John Gray Park Library has 50,000 volumes and 125 periodicals.

Recreational facilities include:

         . 25-yard, 6-lane pool

         . Fitness Center

         . 13 outdoor clay tennis courts

         . 4 indoor tennis courts

         . 2 basketball courts

         . 3 squash courts

         . State-of-the-art rowing center

Safety Information

. Around-the-clock security is provided to ensure Kent School’s safe, friendly atmosphere.

. A registered nurse is available daily throughout the program and a local doctor is always on call.

. Excellent hospital facilities are within easy reach in nearby Sharon and New Milford.

. Emergency calls to or from students are channeled through the director’s office.

. Pay phones, located in dorm hallways, are available for student use.

 (All emergency and dorm phone numbers will be mailed to parents before the start of camp.)