Cleveland Camp, Day 3:
One of our campers declared that "this is the only camp I've been to where I didn't miss TV or watching sports." Despite the collective groan before camp about not watching any tv, the campers haven't asked once about it. Instead they are eager to share how many books they have read. One camper, who really struggled with reading at the beginning of the week, has made great progress in just a few short days. She has been eager to share with anyone and everyone that she read 7 books in just 3 days! More books than she has ever read in 3 days. Her counselor decided to make her a chart that says "Look how many books I have read!" so she can record them to show grandma when she gets home.
We've seen other children blossom as the week has gone on. One boy, who struggled to focus during centers on Monday and Tuesday, declared on Wednesday, when asked which center was his favorite, that "decoding, comprehension, writing, phonics, and strategies" were all his favorites.
The eagerness in the children to learn new things and read new books is wonderful to watch. From making their own ice cream to battling the "alligators" in the river during tubing, they have taken on new things, facing their fears and trying new things with just the right amount of encouragement from the wonderful reading camp staff. As the day ended yesterday you could find a group of boys quietly reading in the library with the teachers and another group crowded around a support staff reading them the next chapter in "Prates Past Noon." What a joyous sight!
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