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After-School Writing Programs
offer students ages 6-18 in-person and virtual opportunities to write and tell their stories at our Greenwood and Yesler Terrace locations.
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Our Program Managers are experienced educators practicing Social and Emotional Learning and the tenets of Growth Mindset. They draw on the whole of the Fearless Ideas community, which includes the active participation of families and the help teaching artists and trained volunteers. Ultimately, the success of our After-School Writing Programs rely on students who bring a genuine desire to learn and a commitment to be kind, creative, and fearless.
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Our yearly calendar and emergency cancellations adhere to those set by Seattle Public Schools.
I enjoyed the ways you were able to connect us with ourselves and the whole group through writing and creativity."
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- Fearless Ideas Student in 2020
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After-School Writing
SCHEDULE
NORTH SEATTLE + ONLINE:
After-School Programming - Fall 2026
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Thank you for your interest in our North Seattle Fall '26 After-School Programming!
In continuation of our partnership with Seattle Public Libraries, Fearless Ideas will be held in-person at GreenWOOD and Green LAKE Branch Libraries for Fall '26! PLEASE SEE BELOW FOR SPECIFIC LOCATIONS.
NOTE: Registration for our programs is a two-part process. Due to high amount of interest and limited space available, submitting an "Interest Form" does NOT guarantee enrollment. We will notify you as soon as possible via email with confirmation and further registration information, or a waitlist notification.
Please see below for our Fall '26 North-Seattle + Online after-school program offerings, dates, and descriptions.
If you have any questions or would like to be in touch, please feel free to reach out to North-Seattle Programs Manager, Matt Gano (Teacher Matt) at any time! - mattgano@fearlessideas.org
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ONLINE WRITERS LAB (OWL)
MONDAYS (Zoom): 4p-5:30p
Ages: 3rd-7th grade
Dates: September 28th, October 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th, November 2nd, 9th, 16th
Join us online via ZOOM on Mondays for OWL, the Online Writer’s Lab as we adventure into the world of storytelling! Each week we’ll take on new writing inspired by visual artists, authors, poets, thinkers, musicians, and more, as we add to our storytelling toolbox.
*** NOTE: The Online Writer's Lab (OWL) on Mondays will be sharing programming content with our in-person Storytelling Magic program on Thursdays.
We recommend selecting either OWL (virtual) or Storytelling Magic (in-person at Green Lake Branch).
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IDEA LOUNGE
TUESDAYS: 4p-5:30p @ GreenWOOD Branch Library
(8016 Greenwood Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103)
Ages: 6th-12th grade
Dates: September 29th, October 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th, November 3rd, 10th, 17th
Join Fearless Ideas on Tuesdays at Greenwood Branch Library. Idea Lounge is for 6th-12th graders interested in writing and exploring big ideas. We will explore creativity, self-expression, and critical thinking through a weekly writing practice, philosophical discussions, and creative writing prompts.
Idea Lounge offers a relaxed creative atmosphere with a portion of our time each week dedicated to an "open working time" for participants to work on homework (with help from BFI staff and volunteers if needed), work on outside art or writing projects, or workshop creative ideas.
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**NEW** The Fearless Ideas wRiting Experience (The FIRE) - ONLINE
WEDNESDAYS: 4p-5p ZOOM (Online)
Ages: 9th-12th grade
Dates: September 30th, October 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th, November 4th, 11th, 18th
Join Fearless Ideas on Wednesdays ONLINE after-school Fall 2026 for our new teen writing workshop series, The FIRE 🔥 (The Fearless Ideas wRiting Experience).
In the traditions of old, the fire is the gathering place, an ancient beacon of wisdom, knowledge, and storytelling. Led by professional author, poet, and BFI master teaching artist, Matt Gano, The Fearless Ideas wRiting Experience is a dedicated writing circle, offering creative writing mentorship and space for young writers to make connections, be inspired, craft their voice, and share their stories.
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STORYTELLING MAGIC
THURSDAYS: 4p-5:30p @ Green LAKE Branch Library
(7364 East Green Lake Dr N, Seattle, WA 98115)
Ages: 3rd-5th grade
Dates: October 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th November 5th, 12th, 19th
Join Fearless Ideas (in-person) on Thursdays at OUR NEW LOCATION the Green LAKE Branch Library! for Storytelling Magic as we adventure into the world of storytelling! Each week we’ll take on new creative writing ideas inspired by visual artists, authors, poets, thinkers, musicians, and more, as we add to our storytelling toolbox
*** NOTE: The Online Writer's Lab (OWL) on Mondays will be sharing programming content with Green Lake Storytelling Magic on Thursdays.
We recommend selecting either OWL (virtual) or Storytelling Magic (in-person).
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Thank you for your interest in Fearless Ideas!
If you have any questions or would like to be in touch, please feel free to reach out to Greenwood Programs Manager, Matt Gano (Teacher Matt) at any time! - mattgano@fearlessideas.org
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YESLER TERRACE:
After-School Programming - Spring 2026
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MORE INFO COMING SOON!
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For Questions about Spring programs 2026 please reach out to Yesler Terrace program manager Roberto Ascalon - roberto@fearlessideas.org
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Program Costs
We are committed to making sure our programs are accessible to everyone. As in the past, our after-school programs will be offered for free, but we encourage you to consider a donation in lieu of a fee. Your support will greatly help us continue to offer high-quality programming to more families in our community.
Questions?
General questions about our After School writing Programs? Contact us via email here.
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