StoryMakers - Every Child an Author: Day Camp Workbook and Curriculum Support Paperback – March 31, 2026

Every child has a story waiting to be told. The StoryMakers Camp Workbook transforms that spark of imagination into a professionally published book - in just one week.This 85-page full-color workbook accompanies The Village Kids' Club StoryMakers Camp curriculum, guiding young writers ages 5-11 through a complete creative writing journey from first idea to finished book. Designed by educators and brought to life with stunning Pixar-inspired illustrations, this immersive experience turns children into published authors.What Makes This Workbook SpecialYoung writers join the Story Keeper, a wise and magical guardian of tales, and her companion Inkwell, a cheerful ink creature who leaves sparkly trails wherever he goes. Together, they guide campers through the enchanted world of storytelling, where every page feels like an adventure rather than a lesson.The workbook features three differentiated activity levels across every page, ensuring that a 5-year-old and a 10-year-old can work side-by-side, each challenged appropriately while sharing the same creative journey.The 5-Day StoryMaker JourneyDay 1 - Character Creation: Children birth original characters with distinct personalities, motivations, and memorable traits. They create character portraits, explore what makes protagonists unforgettable, and earn their first badge as Character Creators.Day 2 - World Building: Young authors build immersive story settings using all five senses, draw detailed story-world maps, and engineer their own pop-up scenes. They discover how atmosphere and environment bring stories to life, earning the World Builder badge.Day 3 - Plot Development: Campers ride the Plot Roller Coaster, learning story structure from gripping openings to satisfying resolutions. They plan and create flipbook animations and write their first complete story drafts, earning the Plot Master badge.Day 4 - Editing and Publishing: Children experience the real publishing process. They participate in peer editing sessions, design professional book covers, and learn actual bookbinding techniques to hand-bind their finished books, earning the Story Polisher badge.Day 5 - Author Festival: The week culminates in a celebration of achievement. Young authors prepare readings, rehearse presentations, and present their published books at the Author Festival, earning the ultimate honor - the Published Author badge.What's Inside the Workbook85 full-color pages of activities, puzzles, and creative promptsDaily vocabulary builders introducing 31 essential story-writing termsCharacter portrait templates and story world mapping activitiesPlot roller coaster diagrams and flipbook planning pagesDaily reflection journals and "Ask Me About" family discussion guidesAchievement badge certificates for each completed dayCertificate of Completion designating the child as a Published AuthorBonus coloring pages featuring the Story Keeper's magical library and Inkwell's adventuresParent guide with the complete week overview and tips for continuing the creative journey at homeBuilt for the Camp ExperienceEach page is designed to support instructor-led sessions while providing plenty of space for independent creativity. The three-tier differentiation system ensures every child, from emerging writers to confident storytellers, finds their place in the story.The Village Kids' Club - Where Every Child Becomes an Author Read more