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The Juniper Institute for Young Writers
The Juniper Institute for Young Writers is a residential summer creative writing program for motivated high-school age students.
Session 1: July 12–25, 2026
Session 2: July 26–August 8, 2026
Application deadline: March 16, 2026
Juniper Young Writers Online
Our summer online program provides young writers with opportunities for experimentation, creativity and wild invention, all delivered remotely.
Program dates: August 3–7, 2026.
Application deadline: April 6, 2026
Community
"It was incredibly refreshing to meet a whole host of young writers who I immediately clicked with. Juniper offered me with a support system for the future to fall back on whenever I need an extra boost of confidence (whether it be in my personal life or with my writing). All in all, I learned a lot about myself as a writer and even more so about myself as a person."
