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Camp Activities
Wilson Reading Instruction
The Wilson Reading System is appropriate for students who have not internalized sounds and word structure. It directly and systematically teaches students how to fluently and accurately decode. It also teaches total word construction, not just phonics. Students learn to encode (spell) as they learn to decode (read). This class incorporates a variety of steps that help students practice letter/sound recognition, phonological processing, comprehension, and fluency skills.
Read Naturally Program
Since 1991, Read Naturally has helped thousands of students become better readers. Their industry-leading programs develop and support the five essential components of reading, identified by the National Reading Panel: phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension.
Readers' Theater
Taught as a combination class with Creative Writing, this class offers an opportunity for students to read and act out fun and enjoyable scripts. With the use of a large selection of puppets, hats, and dress-up accessories, students practice their oral reading skills. The embedded repetition is a highly effective reading strategy to boost fluency and comprehension. Students have the option to perform before the entire group and help create their own performance through props, voice alterations, and narrating.
Creative Writing
"Let's write an essay" are sometimes dreaded words to a child with dyslexia. This class is designed to teach campers how writing can be enjoyable, exciting, and fun. First, we spark their interest and excitement about the topic before beginning the writing process. Next, campers are taught how to prepare for writing by brainstorming and designing a rough draft. Spelling and handwriting support are offered along the way, and the end result is a piece of writing that the campers are proud of!
Moving With Math
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The Moving With Math Extensions learning system is the version designed specifically for summer programs and provides manipulative-based activities. Each math concept addresses the needs of kinesthetic, visual, and auditory learners. All curriculum is aligned to state, national, and Common Core standards. (summermath.com) Students also earn pretend money throughout the day, keep a running balance of their account, deposit money in the "camp bank", then withdraw their money to spend at the camp store. This activity is always a favorite and a huge success!
Social Skills Building
Each day campers have the opportunity to participate in individual and group activities that are designed to improve social skills, teamwork skills, self-confidence, and self-esteem. These activities bring out strengths in individuals, as well as teach the campers how to work together to accomplish a common goal. They develop their own "camp contract" detailing how they want to be treated and how they will treat others. Twice a week they deliver short notes to each other's mailbags, which are written affirmations that build friendships and boost self-esteem. Feelings of disparity often fade as they participate and get to know other campers better.
Art and Music
Both of our Art and Music classes give campers another structured opportunity for growth. Taught by two certified, very talented, and experienced teachers, the Art and Music classes provide a time when children can express themselves artistically, strengthen abilities and talents, improve motor skills, and learn about the fundamentals of each class.
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