LitCamp® is a transformational summer literacy program grounded in research and proven to work. It combines an inclusive, interactive summer camp approach with explicit literacy instruction to accelerate achievement and strengthen reading, writing, and student well-being.
The LitCamp® program comes complete with practical, dynamic lesson plans; cross-content texts; and creative group activities for a holistic, fun, and effective...
LitCamp® is a transformational summer literacy program grounded in research and proven to work. It combines an inclusive, interactive summer camp approach with explicit literacy instruction to accelerate achievement and strengthen reading, writing, and student well-being.
The LitCamp® program comes complete with practical, dynamic lesson plans; cross-content texts; and creative group activities for a holistic, fun, and effective approach to literacy instruction.
The 4-8 week LitCamp® program combines innovative, research-based curricula with an engaging and interactive summer camp structure and includes:
• Easy-to-use lessons that reinforce grade-level reading, writing, speaking, and listening objectives.
• Diverse and motivating read-alouds texts to share in every lesson plus additional copies of the texts for campers' use
• Leader's Guide instructional support and assessment tools.
• Take home book options and tips of family engagement provided so children can bring literacy home
• Wristbands for each camper to help build a sense of belonging to a community of readers
• LitCamp®er Portfolio give campers a place to keep and preserve their work
• Professional Book Every Child a Super Reader, 2e authored by Pam Allyn and Dr. Ernest Morrell
The new LitCamp Bunk Builder Kits extend and enhance the LitCamp experience, focusing on the power of writing and supporting the acquisition of critical word reading and sentence writing skills. The Bunk Builder Kits offer a collection of print and digital activities, lessons and resources enhance the acquisition of critical word-reading and sentence-writing skills, strengthen the home-to-school connection, and deepen the LitCamp experience.
The LitCamp Model
LitCamp®'s innovative model incorporates the whole learning life of the child, including engagement skills and social-emotional development.
Literacy skills:
• Fluency
• Comprehension
• Analysis
Engagement skills:
• Stamina
• Motivation
• Independence
Social-Emotional Development:
• Bolstering one's self-concept
• Building resilience
• The 7 Strengths★
★The LitCamp® curriculum revolves around seven core values that are identified in literature, exemplified in activities, and explored in discussion. This foundation prepares and encourages students to embrace future challenges. The 7 Strengths include belonging, friendship, kindness, curiosity, confidence, courage, and hope.
About the Author
PAM ALLYN is a world-renowned literacy expert, advocate, and author. Her books include Every Child a Super Reader (Scholastic) co-authored with Dr. Ernest Morrell, Child's Writing Life (Avery), Best Books for Boys (Scholastic), and The Complete Year in Reading and Writing, a K-5 series(Scholastic). Allyn is a national leader in the field of professional development and speaks globally on the learning lives of children and young adults.
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