Tips for Young Writers

Are you the parent of a child or teenager who loves to write? Here are some tips to help them keep the words flowing… Read, read and then read some more! Read widely. Fiction and nonfiction. Poetry and prose. The more they read, the more fodder they will have to help them develop a voice [...]

6 Tips for Raising Kids in the Digital Era

We all know the dangers kids face when they spend too long online. Technology is addictive. Over-use increases the likelihood of social anxiety and other mental health disorders. Kids who spend too long online are less likely to become keen readers (and kids who read are often those who do best in school). When young [...]

Tips for Raising Introverts

Being an introvert is not the same as being shy! Introversion is a characteristic; being shy is not. It’s possible to raise introverts who are confident, self-assured leaders. The world may not always celebrate introversion – but you can! Society tends to reward extroversion, and to celebrate it as the key to success – but [...]

New Arts Camp Programs for Summer 2020!

Centauri Summer Arts Camp is the place to be if you love the arts! Choose from 40 specialist programs, including creative writing, dance, art, design, music, acting and film.  With an outstanding faculty of arts instructors, caring and mature counsellors, exciting camp activities and a nurturing community focus, Centauri is the perfect place [...]

Podcasting: Writing and Recording

Session 4. Ages 13-18 Instructor: Bonnie Warburton Discover the art of the podcast – from concept to recording. What happens when you strip storytelling down to audio alone? What challenges does this present? What opportunities does it create? We’ll use daily writing prompts to introduce you to different podcast genres across fiction [...]