Our Classes Include:
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 the students practice comprehension, letter/sound recognition, phonological processing, and fluency skills.

Reader's 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, students can practice their oral reading, which many times takes the pressure off the child to read aloud.  Students can volunteer to perform before the entire group and help create their own performance through props, voice alterations, narrating, etc.

Creative Writing-"Let's write an essay" are sometimes dreaded words to a child with dyslexia.  This class was designed to teach students how writing can be exciting and fun.  Students are taught how to prepare for writing by brainstorming and creating something tangible that is used to spark their interest and excitement in the writing process.  Very often the students are so excited and proud of their final product, that they ask to read it aloud to the entire group of students and teachers! 

Math- Our math class will focus on improving basic math skills appropriate for each age group.  Games, activities, and using a kinesthetic approach aim to teach and review the math knowledge needed for our students.  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, and spend it at the camp store.  Last year this activity was introduced to our camp and was a huge success. 

Social Skill Building-Each day students will be given the opportunity to participate in individual and group activities that are designed to improve social skills, teamwork efforts, self confidence, and self esteem.  These activities bring out strengths in individuals, as well as teach the students how to work together to accomplish a common goal.  Students develop their own "camp contract" detailing how they want to be treated and how they will treat each other.  Twice a week they deliver "mail" to each other, which are written affirmations that help build friendships and self esteem.  Feelings of disparity often fade as they participate and get to know other campers better.