Shared Worlds Camp Schedule
Sunday, July 18, 2010 Half Day Begins after lunch
Saturday, July 31, 2010 World Presentation Fair (camp ends after lunch)
Typical Day
7:30-9:00 Breakfast
9:00-10:00 Variable Academic Time
10:00-11:00 Creative Group Time
11:00-12:00 Variable Academic Time
12:00-1:00 Lunch
1:00-2:30 Creative Group Time
2:30-5:00 Activities
4:00-5:30 Group Time with TAs
5:30-7:00 Dinner
7:00-8:30 Evening Group Time
8:30-10:00 Social Time
Creative Group Time:
This is time when each group, the TA and the teacher get together to work on their world. It is important that each group have their own "space" and that they have some room to spread out and get their hands "dirty." Skills focused on: group work, creative problem-solving, individual problem-solving, individual creativity, one-on-one with instructor, and general assimilation and application of material learned during academic time.
Variable Academic Time:
This is time when students will be given instruction that they can directly apply to the building of their worlds. For instance, they will hear about history, religion, and science. All students will meet during this time for academic instruction. The exact nature of these periods will vary from lecture to laboratory experiment. Skills focused on: retention of knowledge, experiential learning, active listening, and inquiry.
Flexible Programming:
This is time that may include anything from experiential
learning activities to guest speakers.
Entertainment Activities:
This is time that features a range of activities including movie marathons, games,etc.
Special Programming:
This is time that focuses on extended activities.
Corporate Sponsors
Official Publisher Sponsor
Tor Books
Official Gaming Company Sponsor
Wizards of the Coast LLC
Official Magazine Sponsor
Realms of Fantasy Magazine
2009 Chapbook
Worlds Created 2009
Shared Worlds Bloggers
News Updates
10/15/2009 -- Although the full 2011 roster will be announced later, Shared Worlds is proud to note that Philip K. Dick Award finalist Minister Faust and Nnedi Okorafor, winner of the Wole Soyinka Prize for Literature for her novel Zahrah the Windseeker, have both accepted invitations to attend as visiting writers.
10/14/2009 -- Shared Worlds is proud to announce that instructors for 2010 will include Spiderwick Chronicles creator Holly Black, critically acclaimed YA and adult authors Kathe Koja and Marly Youmans, Nebula Award winner Michael Bishop, writer and gaming expert Will Hindmarch, and World Fantasy Award winner Jeff VanderMeer, plus Wofford College's own Dr. Christine Dinkins, philosophy professor, and Jeremy Jones, lecturer and camp director. Artist Scott Eagle will also conduct a workshop during the camp.
6/17/2009 --Shared Worlds'
Top Five Real Fantasy/SF Cities
Read the reactions:
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Tor
- Guardian (UK)
- The Agony Column at Bookotron.com (includes podcast)
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Boing Boing
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Ecstatic Days by Jeff Vandermeer
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Los Angeles Times blogs
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SF Signal
6/16/2009 -- Shared Worlds is proud to announce the following official sponsors, whose major contributions help make Shared Worlds possible: Tor Books
Wizards of the Coast LLC
Realms of Fantasy Magazine
4/28/2009 -- Shuttle request form now available for students arriving at Greenville/Spartanburg Airport (GSP)
4/17/2009 -- io9 highlights Shared Worlds 2009
4/15/2009 -- Shared Worlds 2009 featured in Boing Boing
