2017 Summer Day Camps that Focus on Reading
July 3rd and 5th - July 7th
July 10th - July 14th
Reading and Media Arts
Highlighted Skill Areas - Writing and Confidence
-An examination of the elements that comprise various media
-Emphasis on the brainstorming, planning, writing and editing stages of production
-Participation in group work as well as independent projects
-Use of technology as well as more traditional resources in product creation
-Deepening understanding of storytelling and audience engagement in all communication
-Ample outdoor time and access to special guests
-Activities and presentations connected with reading and grade-level standards
-Reader's theater for fun and practice (It helps produce motivated readers!)
-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!Brook Road Academy at St Joseph’s Villa
Henrico, VirginiaEach 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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