Authors, Assemble: Comics & Superheroes

It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s young authors and artists creating original superhero comics! In this week of camp, students will read graphic novels with superhuman attention to detail, develop an origin story and first adventure for an original hero, and draft their own action-packed tale. 

As we storyboard superpowers and secret lairs, we’ll explore how to tell stories in words and images, one panel at a time. At the end of the week, students will have original artwork and plot lines to share about an invented hero…or villain!

About 826NYC Day Camp

In 826NYC’s day camp, we bring the joy and excitement of storytelling off the page.  Each week, we pair a fun writing theme with hands-on art and learning activities, matching performances with playwriting, comics with superhero stories, and science fiction with circuit-building.

This day camp will include trips to neighborhood parks and playgrounds multiple times per week. Camp hours are 9:00-3:00, Monday-Friday.

Questions? Email programs@826nyc.org or call 718-499-9884.

Who Can Participate

This day camp is for students who will be entering grades 4-6 in September 2023.

Don’t worry! 826NYC’s classes for grades 1-12 will return in September 2023.

What to Bring

Please ensure your child brings the following items to camp each day:

• A refillable water bottle
• Lunch and a healthy snack
• Sunscreen and any other items your child needs to comfortably spend time outdoors

826NYC will provide notebooks, pens, art supplies, and all other materials needed for participation in camp activities.

Cost

826NYC is committed to keeping our programs available to the young writers who need our support most. You can choose between the following fee options for summer camps: full price ($550 per week, with a $100 discount if you sign up for multiple weeks), partial scholarship ($250 per week), or full scholarship (free). We invite families to select the fee that works best for them upon registration; no additional scholarship application is required.