Elite Summer Writing Bootcamp G6-G10

Mr. Raymond Zhu graduated with honors from the Georgia Institute of Technology. While he has a strong background in technology, his passion lies in creative writing and expressive storytelling.

 

His work has been featured by Rob Walker in The Art of Noticing, earning recognition for its originality and depth. Raymond brings a unique perspective that helps students discover meaning in everyday details and transform them into compelling narratives.

 

As a highly respected creative writing mentor, he has guided students to achieve outstanding results in major writing competitions. He excels at helping students find their voice, refine their craft, and create work that resonates with both judges and readers.

 

Mr. Raymond Zhu 老师毕业于佐治亚理工学院（Georgia Tech），以优异成绩获得荣誉学位。他不仅在科技领域有扎实背景，更对写作充满热情，长期致力于创意写作与批判性表达的探索。

Raymond 老师的作品曾被知名 Rob Walker 收录于创意写作精选集《The Art of Noticing》，深受读者喜爱。他以其独特的视角和文风，激发学生发现生活中的细节与故事潜力。

作为一位备受尊敬的创意写作指导老师，Raymond 带领的学生在各类写作比赛中屡获佳绩。他善于激发学生的表达欲望，帮助他们在文字中建立个性、打磨技巧，并以真实动人的作品赢得评委与读者的认可。

Mr. Tony Hao graduated from Yale University with a focus on English literature and fiction writing. He brings a strong foundation in literary analysis and storytelling, along with an accomplished record as a writer.

 

His fiction has received multiple awards and has been published in respected literary journals. As an instructor, Tony is known for helping students elevate their language, deepen their narratives, and uncover the unique voice within their work.

 

His students have earned recognition in regional and national competitions, including the Scholastic Writing Awards.

 

Tony believes that writing is both a discipline and an art. In his classroom, students not only improve their technical skills, but also learn how to write with clarity, depth, and emotional impact.

 

Mr. Tony Hao 老师毕业于耶鲁大学文学专业，专注于英语文学与小说写作，具有深厚的人文素养与创作功底。他本人曾荣获多个小说写作奖项，作品也曾发表在多份知名英语文学期刊上，广受好评。

作为一位经验丰富的写作导师，Tony 老师擅长指导学生打磨语言、构建深刻故事，并挖掘出每位学生作品中独特的个性与情感。他所指导的学生在区域性与全美写作竞赛中屡获佳绩，包括 Scholastic Writing Awards 等权威赛事。

他坚信写作不仅是技巧的训练，更是思维与情感的艺术表达。在他的课堂上，学生不仅提升写作能力，更学会如何通过文字真正“打动人心”。

Ms. Nora Massie graduated from Yale University with a degree in English. Known for her warm and engaging teaching style, she is deeply trusted and loved by her students.

 

Nora believes that writing is not just a technical skill, but a powerful way to understand oneself and connect with the world. She specializes in guiding students to express authentic emotions and develop thoughtful, meaningful work.

 

Her classes help students grow into writers who are not only technically strong, but also insightful, expressive, and deeply human.

 

Ms. Nora Massie  耶鲁大学英文专业毕业，Nora 教学风格亲切、富有启发性，深受学生喜爱与信任。她坚信，写作不仅是语言的训练，更是自我认知与沟通世界的重要方式。她擅长引导学生在文字中表达真实情感、构建有思想深度的作品，是帮助孩子成长为有思想、有温度的写作者的理想导师。

✍️ ElevatEd Elite Summer Writing Bootcamp (Grades 6–10)

Write to Win. Get Ahead in School & College !

 

🏆 ElevatEd Excellence

🥇 170+ Scholastic Awards (past 3 years)

🎓 Students Admitted to Ivy League, Stanford, MIT, Caltech

✍️ 375K+ words edited across 400+ essays

🎯Award-Winning Instructor  from Yale, Columbia and Georgia Tech

 

🚀 Transform Students Writing in 8 Weeks

Most students lose ground over the summer—especially in writing. Top students use summer to build an advantage that shows up all year.

 

👉 This program is designed for that difference.

 

In this program, student will:

🧠 Master advanced writing frameworks used in Honors & AP classes

🏆 Create work aligned with Scholastic Awards standards

💬 Receive expert, line-by-line feedback

By September, the difference is clear—in grades, confidence, and teacher feedback.

 

 

🎯 Choose Your Track

✍️ Creative Writing Bootcamp— Competition Writing for Scholastic Success

Build originality, voice, and competition-ready work

Best for: Students who want to develop creativity, storytelling skills, and compete in writing competitions

 

1️⃣CW100: Storytelling Strategies 

💡 Where strong writers begin—and where many award journeys start

Students will learn:

• Show vs. tell (sensory-driven writing)
• Scene construction & immersion
• Motif and symbolism integration
• Character development & emotional arcs
• Narrative structure fundamentals

Outcome:

✔ 1 fully polished short story (400-500 words) ready for their portfolio or competitions

 ✔Personalized recommendation on readiness for intermediate-level competitions

Schedule:

⏱️CW100 : June 15 – July 1

Mon / Wed / Thurs

• Grades 6–7: 7–8 PM EST — Raymond Zhu
• Grades 8–10: 7–8 PM EST — Tony Hao

⏱️CW100: July 6 – July 23

Mon / Wed / Thurs

• Grades 6–7: 7–8 PM EST — Raymond Zhu
• Grades 8–10: 7–8 PM EST — Tony Hao

 

2️⃣CW200: Advanced Storycraft & Competition Writing 

Prerequisite: CW100 or instructor approval

💡 Where students begin producing work that stands out—and wins

Students will learn:

• Narrative voice & perspective control
• Complex character psychology
• Nonlinear storytelling & pacing
• Advanced literary devices (symbolism, irony, layering)
• Scholastic / competition rubric alignment

Outcome:

✔ 2–3 competition-ready pieces

Schedule:

⏱️CW200: July 6 – July 23

Mon / Wed / Thurs

• Grades 8–10: 8–9PM EST — Tony Hao

 

✍️ Analytical Writing Bootcamp — Academic Writing for Honors & AP Success

Master academic writing and gain a clear edge in school

Best for: Students preparing for honors/AP or looking to strengthen

writing skills

1️⃣AW100: Analytical Writing I

💡 The most common skill gap—and the one teachers notice first

Students will learn:

• Essay structure (clear thesis + logical flow)
• Claim–evidence–reasoning framework
• Analysis vs. summary distinction
• Strong paragraph development
• Foundational literary analysis

Outcome:

✔ 3 graded analytical essays with feedback mirroring AP Literature standards

✔ Portfolio-ready final piece demonstrating college-prep analytical skills

Schedule:

⏱️AW100: June 15 – July 1
Mon / Wed / Thurs
Grades 6–7: 7:00–8:00 PM EST — Nora Massie
Grades 8–10: 8:00–9:00 PM EST — Nora Massie

⏱️AW100: July 6 – July 23
Mon / Wed / Thurs
Grades 6–7: 7:00–8:00 PM EST — Nora Massie
Grades 8–10: 8:00–9:00 PM EST — Nora Massie

 

2️⃣AW200: Analytical Writing  II

Prerequisite: AW100 or instructor approval

💡 Direct preparation for Honors & AP-level expectations

Students will learn:

• Advanced thesis development (multi-layered arguments)
• Critical reading & deep interpretation
• Analytical lenses (feminist, psychological, thematic)
• Counterargument integration
• Comparative analysis

Outcome:

✔ 3 advanced essays

✔ 1 AP-level writing piece

Schedule:

⏱️AW200: July 6 – July 23
Mon / Wed / Thurs
Grades 8–10: TBD — Nora Massie

 

💻 Live Zoom Classes with Recording 

👥 Small Group Lessons, 6–8 students

📝 Individually Line-by-Line Graded Homework  

 

🚀Write Smarter. Think Sharper. Win Bigger!