July 5: Departure Day, Newark to Dublin

In support of program and student safety, all details regarding specific travel and accommodations are available in the parent/guardian digital locker under Essential Information.

July 6 – 11: Dublin

After a brief orientation, settle in to your time in Dublin. Visit the diverse neighborhoods of the Irish capital, see historic sites, and take day trips to the surrounding seaside and inland counties. Work with your workshop group as you experiment with poetry, prose, and writing for stage and screen during daily exercises inspired by your adventures in and around the city.

July 12 – 14: Inishbofin

Travel across the bog land of central Ireland by chartered bus, stopping along the way to visit Kylemore Abbey. From there, we make our way to the western coast to board a ferry to Inishbofin, an island located about five miles off the coast of Connemara. Spend your days on this pristine island hiking, swimming, workshopping, and polishing your written work. Special invited Guest Writer B.J. Hollars joins the group for the journey to Inishbofin and the remainder of the program.

July 15 & 16: Dublin

Return to Dublin by way of Galway city. Once there, plan and prepare for a final reading of work produced during the program, and enjoy a last evening with the group.

July 17: Return Day, Dublin to Newark

In support of program and student safety, all details regarding specific travel and accommodations are available in the parent/guardian digital locker under Essential Information.