This camp, offered by Connections Academics, will use a multi-sensory and systematic approach to Reading instruction to provide literacy exposure to incoming Kindergartners in a fun and engaging way.

Each day, our youngest learners will be greeted at camp with hands-on, play-based activities, crafts and engaging group work focused on literacy and print concepts. 

Students will get to explore books with a focus on being an active listener and connecting our own stories with those we read in literature. Instruction will be rooted in daily themed read-alouds. Phonics instruction will be geared towards an organic introduction to letter names, letter sounds, blending and phonological awareness through hands-on activities. Students will have daily opportunities to interact and communicate with one another thorugh social emotional learning activities, as well. Using a low instructor to student ratio is key in this camp and ensures successful delivery of instruction. Our goal is to make learning fun this summer!

This camp will also touch on "school firsts" taught by former or current Kindergarten/Early Childhood teachers. Students will participate in activities through the day to help them learn to work in a group, be a classroom helper, share with friends and function in a classroom. Each day will end with a themed craft based on our read aloud that will allow students to practice using art and classroom materials, while fostering a love of literacy and learning.

Through structured and individualized lessons students will leave camp with a better understanding of the foundations of phonics introduced in Kindergarten.  This camp will be perfect for both students who are hoping to kick-start their literacy abilities and students who love to read already.

Academic camps are offered from 9am to 12pm with Connections Academics at St. James Lutheran in Lincoln Park. Early drop off at 8:05am is avaialble upon request and for an additional fee. Campers must attend both weeks of camp, but please reach out if you have a special circumstance. Pick up for camp is at 12pm and lunch is not included, though snack time will be provided mid-morning.

Questions about this camp can be directed to Anna Tewell at Connections Academics: Anna@connectionsacademics.com