At FtS we offer teens the space, support, mentorship, and freedom to develop voice and agency through writing.
Our clubs are designed for teens between 13-18 years old and led by highly trained certified teachers.
Have you ever thought about creating a podcast, but do not know where to start? Well, Dr. Becky can help you out. Join our podcasting club to help you get started. Dr. Becky, a former professor at Ursinus University, will help you develop an idea, identify your audience and work on your brand.
Ages: High school students
Dates: April 8-June 3
Schedule: Mondays 4:30-5:30
Location: 208 Cherry St. Norristown, PA 19401
Come write haiku poems and make your own zines with one of Recycle Read Repeat's favorite locals, Ant Bui. Ant is a poet, artist, musician and Norristownian.
His favorite poetic form is the haiku, a short form poem originating in Japan.
Join him to combine poetry and art in this 9 week workshop.
Ages: High school students
Dates: April 9-June 4
Schedule: Tuesdays 5:00- 6:00
Location: 208 Cherry St. Norristown, PA 19401
Co-owner of Recycle Read Repeat, Ms. Angela, has picked a fabulous book for this spring’s teen book club. American Street by Ibi Zoboi is a National Book Award Finalist YA novel about a girl named Fabiola Toussaint. She emigrates with her mom from Haiti to live in Detroit with some aunts but things do not go smoothly. Her mom is detained and sent to an Immigration Detention in NJ. This book deals with difficult topics that many teens face.
Students enrolled in this Book Club will get a free copy of the book. Book Club will meet weekly for 9 weeks. It will include discussion about the book as well as activities and crafts.
Ages: Students 15-18
Dates: April 10-June 5
Schedule: Wednesdays 4:45-5:45
Location: 208 Cherry St. Norristown, PA 19401
Have a story to tell? Want to learn to write your own songs? Join Flip the Script's newest teacher, Mr. Timothy Simmons., for a class that uses a creative approach to songwriting through story telling. Learn techniques for telling your own stories and for turning your experiences into songs that express your individuality and unique self. No songwriting or writing experience is required for this class. Bring your desire to express yourself in new ways!
Ages: 13+
Dates: April 10-June 5
Schedule: Wednesdays 6-7
Location: 208 Cherry St, Norristown PA, 19401