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 camp attended
-The chance to get to know some great friends…people and books!