The Young Authors Academy is an in-person creative writing camp hosted at USM every summer for kids ages 9-12. The camp includes interactive writing activities, daily on-campus walking field trips, a printed anthology featuring the work of each camper, and a showcase reading on the last day of camp that is open to all family and friends. Notebooks, pens, and daily snacks are provided.

The 2026 camp was held June 1-5. Camp staff included B Beasley (Camp Counselor), Madi Brown (Camp Facilitator), Rachael Fowler (Camp Coordinator), and Katie McKenzie (Camp Counselor).

Dates and registration information for the 2027 summer camp will be available here in March 2027.