2017 Summer Day Camps that Focus on Reading
July 24th - July 28th
July 31st - August 4th
Reading and Courageous Kids
Highlighted Skill Areas - Perspective and Writing
-Exploration of both historical and modern young people who have shown exemplary character, rich imagination, and life-altering resilience
-Books that are biographical and that embody the spirit of courageous people
-Memorable exchanges with living characters who were once courageous kids
-Opportunities to consider the role of perspective in life and in literature
-Art, play, sports and other activities...connected with reading and grade-level standards
-Reader's theater for fun and practice (Watch that confidence grow!)
-Personalized, individual and small group instruction -Respectful staff with high expectations and effective technique
-At least two hours of direct reading, writing and spelling instruction daily
-Introduction to age- and developmentally-appropriate text
-Opportunities to earn incentive rewards, including new books, for effort and progress
-Morning and afternoon snack provided daily AND a camp t-shirt for each two-week camp attended
-The chance to get to know some great friends...people and books!Location TBA, North Richmond
Each camp is different, and each week is different. Enroll for one or both weeks or attend at various locations all summer!
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