Saturday, April 9, 2011

Book Camps 4 Kids 2011

Week 1:  June 20th-June 23th
AMERICAN GIRL: 
Thanks to Nikki

 
Girls:  Ages 7-12
Calling all American Girl fans!  You won’t want to miss out on this opportunity.  We will read the book, Thanks to Nikki, and engage in crafts and activities centered on the responsibility of being a good friend and a dog lover, too.  Puppy Love Therapy Dogs will join us for some furry fun!  This camp is perfect for emerging and fluent readers. 

*TIME:  1:30-3:30
*TUITION:$60 before April 15th / $70 after April 15th
Free book and back pack included!
*LOCATION:  Crossview Covenant Church



Click Here for Print and Mail Registration
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Week 2:  June 28th - July 1st
Magic Tree House: 
Pirate Adventure
 
Boys and Girls:  Ages 5-10
Ahoy Mate-y!  You won’t want to miss out on this Pirate adventure with Jack, Annie and the Magic Tree House!  Campers will enjoy reading Pirates Past Noon and learning more about the life of a Pirate.  We will even end the week with a treasure hunt!  This camp is perfect for non-readers, emerging young readers and all who love The Magic Tree House and PIRATE FUN! 

*TIME:  1:30-3:30
*TUITION:  $60 before April 15th / $70 after April 15th

Free book and back pack included!
*LOCATION:  Crossview Covenant Church

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Week 3:  July 11th - July 14th  
Soccer Hero

Boys and Girls:  Ages 7-12
Camp participants will read Soccer Hero by the number one sports writer for kids:  Matt Christopher!  Each day campers will read and engage in reading skills and strategies.  They will then have fun learning soccer skills and playing soccer.  This camp is perfect for fluent and emerging readers!  Daily soccer clinics will be taught by the Mankato West varsity soccer coach, Crissy Makela

*TIME:  1:30-3:30
*TUITION:  $60 before April 15th / $70 after April 15th

Free book  and back pack included!
*LOCATION:  Crossview Covenant Church


Click Here for Print and Mail Registration!


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Week 4:  July 18th-21st
Junie B. Jones
Is a Party Animal!
 

Boys and Girls:  Ages 5-10
You won’t want to miss this Book Camp featuring the loveable and hilarious Junie B. Jones!  Camp participants will read Junie B. Jones is a Party Animal.  Campers will also engage in hands-on activities that will truly bring this book to life!  We will even end the week with our own pajama party!  This camp is perfect for non-readers and emerging young readers and all who love Junie B! 

*TIME:  1:30-3:30
*TUITION:  $60 before April 15th / $70 after April 15th

Free book and back pack included!
*LOCATION:  Crossview Covenant Church

CLICK HERE FOR PRINT AND MAIL REGISTRATION


**Register Early and SAVE $10 on your Book Camp tuition!**


Please Note: 
There is a minimum of 6 participants and a maximum of 25 participants in each camp.  Should the camp receive fewer than 6 participants, your registration and tuition will be returned by May 15th.

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"Studies suggest that children who read as few as 6 books over the summer maintain the level of reading skills they achieved during the preceding school year. Reading more books leads to even greater success."  Anne McGill-Franzen and Richard Allington are education professors at the University of Florida. They can be reached via email at mcgillUFL@aol.com.This article was originally published in the May/June 2003 issue of Instructor.

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