Hogwarts Express: Harry's First Four Years
*The event has already taken place on this date: Fri, 07/16/2021
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July 12 – 16
5 Sessions, 2.5 hours
Ages: 8 – 10
Deadline to Register: July 5, 11:59 pm
Instructor: Chris Fanning
Immerse yourself in Harry Potter’s world! This workshop is for young wizards and witches who haven’t yet read the full series. With dramatic read-alouds, creative projects, and visits from special professors, students will dig into the first four books of the series in a supportive environment. Using the Floo Network, we’ll Zoom together to study the history of magic and Hogwarts; learn about other wizarding schools; study magical creatures; experiment with charms and transfiguration; and so much more. Seasoned Hogwarts faculty member “Professor Dalton” will lead your lessons, along with guest professors who are experts in various magic disciplines.
Please note this camp may not be taken in conjunction with Hogwarts Academy, It is only for young witches and wizards who have not yet read the full series. Absolutely no spoilers beyond book 4 will be allowed.
NOTE: Writers & Books neither condones nor agrees with J.K. Rowling’s transphobic, social, and political views. Our faculty, staff, and students choose to celebrate the magic of the Harry Potter series and claim the stories as our own through critical and creative exploration of the text. Trans Lives Matter.
Chris Fanning, Director of Communications, Special Events & Operations, began his career at Writers & Books as an intern over a dozen years ago while attending St. John Fisher College. He has worked as Promotions Coordinator for Entercom Radio and Associate Producer of the Key Bank Rochester Fringe Festival. A key contributor to developing SummerWrite’s Hogwarts Academy program in 2016, Chris enjoys a long history of fostering confidence and creativity in children in a variety of roles, including camp counselor, preschool teacher, and literary teaching artist.
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