2017 Summer Day Camps that Focus on Reading
July 3rd and 5th - July 7th
July 10th - July 14th
Reading for the Young Author
Highlighted Skill Areas - Comprehension and Writing
-Approaching books with writing in mind
-Author study, review of varied writing styles and techniques, group discussion
-Finding favorite stories and poems as mentor texts
-Practice writing for different audiences and purposes
-Utilizing imagination for colorful writing and structure for greater technical proficiency
-Activities and presentations connected with reading and grade-level standards
-Reader's theater for fun and practice (They’ll want to write home about it!)
-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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