Janine with students at an in person workshop through BOCES Arts and Enrichment Program

BOCES ARTS AND ENRICHMENT PROGRAM

All workshops are available online or in-person in compliance with CDC COVID guidelines.

The Writer’s Journal: a Guide to Creating Characters to Build Stories 

  • Fictional character development within the framework of brainstorming and a step by step story map.

  • Grades 3-8th

Journaling for Healing, Self-Awareness, and Story

  • Journaling techniques and prompts for expressing emotions, managing stress, and living the life that loves you best. 

  • Grades 6-12th, Staff/Teachers

    BOCES ARTS AND ENRICHMENT PROGRAM

  • “Thank you for getting even my most reluctant writers excited and writing today! You’re the best! Top notch, high quality writing instructor!!”

    MARCY PHILO, 4TH GRADE TEACHER, KARIGON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

  • “It was a wonderful day! The students thoroughly enjoyed it and were inspired. Next time you visit, I hope to schedule two days. One of the best quotes: ‘Can we continue this tomorrow?’”

    — KATHY KUTNY, LIBRARIAN, WATERFORD-HALFMOON SCHOOL DISTRICT

  • “Mrs. Cammarata’s writing workshop made me feel like when I was writing the story, I wanted to keep writing and not stop! She made me feel free to use my imagination. Mrs. Cammarata made me want to be a real author, like her.”

    — STUDENTS FROM MISS ROBB'S 5TH GRADE CLASS, BLUE CREEK ELEMENTARY

  • “Thank you so much for visiting! My kids truly enjoyed your lesson. I’ve never had so much fun or participation during an author visit. We were all excited to continue working on our pieces!”

    — SHANNON RACE, 4TH GRADE TEACHER, KARIGON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

  • “Janine was very easy going with the students and they responded with enthusiasm about the writing (and some who do not like to write). The students were excited to continue working on their stories after the author visit. She really got them to think about the writing process and be creative about it.”

    — ARIEL GILBERT, 6TH GRADE ELA TEACHER, BERLIN MIDDLE SCHOOL

  • “Students were very engaged the entire writing process. Every student was excited to develop their own characters. They like being able to work with peers when being creative so that was helpful as well.”

    — MISS ROBB, 5TH GRADE TEACHER & ABBY MOYNAHAN, LIBRARIAN, BLUE CREEK ELEMENTARY

  • “Mrs. Cammarata’s workshops are so well-received by my students. The journaling activity was a wonderful way to let the students express themselves while writing. What a great way to encourage students to write more. The journal decorations were an added plus.”

    — SUSAN BROPHY, WATERFORD-HALFMOON HS, ENGLISH 7, 8-H, 8R