-A celebration of sports through literature and active participation
-An examination of the connection between strategy and winning…in sports, literacy and life
-A focus on the mental and emotional attitudes required for achievement
-Using sports writing and reading as gateways to stronger literacy skill development
-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 session attended