<p>Hi--I posted this inquiry at the end of a very long thread, so thought it was better just to start a new one. I am the parent of a 9th grader who loves to write (poetry and fiction). She is a strong writer and an excellent student. She is looking to spend several weeks this summer just writing. Program prestige is irrelevant--she wants a friendly, supportive, focused environment, with good faculty and a chance to write with peers in a beautiful place. She has applied to Interlochen and is planning to apply to Putney and Walnut Hill. Does anyone know about these programs and if so, what can you tell us? How do they compare? Any other suggestions? FYI, she is too young for Iowa and Kenyon; UVA off-line for this summer. Any information and experiences would be appreciated. Thanks!</p>