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Lumos Writing Academy · Chino Hills, CA

Writing & Debate Camp

Big ideas.
Bold words.
Brave voices.

Every class gets harder for kids who can't write well, and easier for kids who can. Four Thursdays of persuasive writing, critical thinking, and confident speaking. Small group, big edge.

Aug 27 Sep 3 Sep 10 Sep 17

Thursdays (minimum day)  ·  11:45 AM – 1:45 PM

Only 16 spots

0 wks

Program

3–0

Grades

0

Max Students

What Parents Already Know

Every subject is a writing subject

Essay questions. Book reports. History arguments. Science conclusions. Even math explanations. School rewards kids who write clearly — and quietly penalizes kids who don't, in every class, every year.

The grade behind the grade

By middle school, nearly every grade has a writing grade hidden inside it. Clear writers score higher everywhere — including STEM.

The middle school jump

Writing demands roughly double after elementary school. Kids who struggle start dreading school — kids who don't pull ahead. Grades 3–7 is exactly when to build it.

The skill that compounds

Strong writers become confident speakers: class presentations, leadership roles, interviews, and eventually the college essay. It's the superpower that keeps paying.

Many of the strongest students we know are math kids. Writing is the other half of the equation — and it's absolutely teachable.

The Program

What your child will develop

Write to persuade

Essays with real voice — and arguments that win readers over.

Think it through

Spot strong evidence, question sources, build smart claims.

Speak up

Friendly debates that turn great writing into confident speaking.

Real progress

Every student leaves a clearer, more confident writer than on day one.

The Writing Arc

From first draft to final word

Stage 1

Find your argument

Claims, structure, and voice. Writers dig into an engaging shared topic and learn how a persuasive essay is built.

Stage 2

Build your case

Evidence, counterarguments, and revision. Drafts get stronger, claims get sharper, and writers learn to answer the other side.

Stage 3

Take the floor

Rhetoric and friendly debate. Writers polish their portfolio piece and build toward defending their case in a friendly class debate.

Your Instructor

Not Your Average Teacher

Taught by Dr. Arora, Ed.D. (Doctorate of Education)

21years in
education

A career educator with a Bachelor's degree from UCLA and both a Master's degree and a Doctorate in Education from USC, she started in the classroom teaching Honors and AP English at the high school level, then moved into leadership as Vice Principal at both the middle school and high school levels. Along the way, she was named California League of High Schools Educator of the Year.

As an administrator, she led her school through IB World School certification — a rigorous distinction held by a small fraction of schools worldwide, with IB transcripts recognized for admission by more than 4,500 universities globally.

That same depth of experience, energy, and genuine passion for the craft is brought to this camp, limited to a group of sixteen students.

Her favorite part of the job: watching young writers find their voice.

Details & Enrollment

The practical stuff

Aug 27 – Sep 17 Thursdays 11:45 AM – 1:45 PM Chino Hills Capped at 16

Held at the instructor's private residence in Chino Hills — walking distance from Michael Wickman Elementary School. The exact address is provided to accepted registrants.

$500$400 full 4-week camp

$100 off for a limited time. Covers all four Thursday sessions, no per-week juggling.

Pay via Zelle

951-733-8599

  1. Submit your registration form to hold your spot
  2. Send Zelle payment to 951-733-8599
  3. Include your child's name in the memo

Your spot is not reserved until Zelle payment is received.

Questions

FAQ

What ages is this for?
Rising 3rd through 7th graders. Writing groups and debate pairings are arranged by age so every child is challenged at the right level.
Where exactly is it held?
At the instructor's private residence in Chino Hills, walking distance from Michael Wickman Elementary School. The exact address is provided once your registration is accepted.
What if my child is a reluctant writer?
That's exactly who this camp is built for. With a group capped at sixteen, Dr. Arora meets each writer where they are — the class works with one engaging, age-appropriate topic chosen to spark real interest, and confidence grows from real, visible progress in their own work.
What does my child finish with?
Sharper persuasive writing skills, put to the test in a friendly class debate during the camp's final session: real, visible progress before school starts.
Are sessions ever recorded?
Occasionally, portions of lessons are recorded for curriculum development. Families can opt out at registration — it never affects your child's participation.
What's your refund policy?
Full refund any time before camp begins. If it's not the right fit during the first week, we'll prorate the remainder.

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