Youngstown State University English Festival

https://ncte.org/awards/student-writing-awards/achievement-awards-in-writing/?utm_source=National+Council+of+Teachers+of+English&utm_campaign=00051d0d0b-Inbox_NM_LF_07_22_2026&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-3f940cc6cc-2016220 "Purpose
To encourage high school sophomores and juniors to write and to publicly recognize the best student writing."

Achievement Awards in Writing The prompt is live. The application is open. It's time to nominate students for the 2022 Achievement Awards in Writing! The deadline to apply is February 21, 2022.

https://ncte.org/awards/student-writing-awards/promising-young-writers/?utm_source=National+Council+of+Teachers+of+English&utm_campaign=00051d0d0b-Inbox_NM_LF_07_22_2026&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-3f940cc6cc-2016220 "Purpose
To stimulate and recognize the writing talents of eighth-grade students and to emphasize the importance of writing skills among eighth-grade students."

Promising Young Writers The Promising Young Writers Program works to stimulate and recognize the writing talents of eighth-grade students and to emphasize the importance of writing skills among eighth-grade students. For additional information contact [email protected].

Read along with the committee this summer as we prepare for the 49th English Festival in 2027.

https://ncte.org/awards/2026-national-writing-award-usa-at-250

From the NCTE newsletter:

NCTE and the National Humanities Alliance, with support from The Teagle Foundation, invite students to participate in The Next Draft, a writing contest celebrating language and literature’s role in shaping our understanding of the past and future of the United States.

Students in grades 9–12 who are enrolled in a US-based school may enter the contest by responding to one of two prompts, opting to submit a written Literary Reflection or a Multimodal Creation. Winners will receive up to $1,000 each.

Prompt One: Literary Reflection
Identify an existing literary work and describe how it has shaped your understanding of our country. How does this work enrich your understanding about our shared past, present, or future in the United States? What does this work inspire you to consider for the future of the United States?

Prompt Two: Multimodal Creation
Create an original multimodal work (e.g., photo or video essay, digital story, etc.) that celebrates what the United States means to you and/or inspires you to share about future possibilities for the United States.

The contest deadline is September 30. Entries must be submitted by an educator or guardian.

https://writetheworld.org/competitions Write the World's free monthly competitions for teen writers (ages 13-19) offer opportunities to explore a variety of exciting genres, from poetry, fantasy, and flash fiction to environmental writing and journalism. Young writers of all levels are welcome to join our vibrant community and share their work with peers from around the globe who are eager to read their words.

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https://ysu.edu/news/ysu-department-art-offers-summer-art-camp-teens

Summer Art Camp June 22–26, 2026, welcoming students ages 13–18 for a week of studio instruction, creative exploration and professional feedback on the YSU campus. Registration and payment are due by June 5, 2026.

YSU Department of Art offers Summer Art Camp for teens | YSU The Youngstown State University Department of Art will host its annual Summer Art Camp June 22–26, 2026, welcoming students ages 13–18 for a week of studio instruction, creative exploration and professional feedback on the YSU campus. Registration and payment are due by June 5, 2026.

https://yopass.org/know-before-you-go/ Looking for some fun this summer? Collect badges by visiting Youngstown area museums.

Know Before You Go - YoPass Know Before You Go Before exploring, make sure the site you’re visiting is open. Details about parking and other important information to help you plan your adventure can be found here. Downtown Destinations SMARTS(Students Motivated by the Arts) Click here to visit their websiteAddress: 25 E Boar...