2026 High School Writers Institute

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This year’s High School Writers Institute will be from Monday, June 8 to Friday, June 12, 2026. Click here to view or download the HSWI 2026 flier.
The High School Writers Institute is open to all public education, private education, and home-school education students who are current 8th to 12th graders. Students will be placed in classrooms based on the grade they will be entering in the fall.
The deadline to register for Early Bird Registration is March 30. The deadline for Regular Registration is May 25.
Our High School Writers Institute typically closes registration early due to full enrollment. We encourage early enrollment.
CLA does not provide transportation.
If you have any additional questions about the High School Writers Institute or encounter problems during registration, please contact Sarah Cortez at 713.331.9342 or camp.cathla@gmail.com