Reading Camp – Day 4, Thursday
It’s a beautiful morning. Should be perfect for outdoor activities, including some learning centers and our second visit to the London Ferrell Garden this afternoon.
Food is an important part of Reading Camp. The chefs (Phyllis and Pat) prepare and serve breakfast, lunch, and 2 snacks daily. Breakfast is different each day: oatmeal or sweet rolls or bagels, fruit (kid-sized apples or red and green grapes or bananas), and always juice and milk. For lunch, the students order from a menu of sandwiches (ham, turkey, or peanut butter), and they also get a vegetable (carrot or celery sticks) and some kind of salty cracker (Goldfish, pretzels, etc.; today, it’s homemade trail mix). The snacks range from Goldfish to Gogurt to Mexican candy (Duvalín) and healthier fare, such as bananas, grapes, etc., including homemade Swedish bread (baked by Melissa), and, always, lemonade.
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Reading Camp Day 3
Reading Camp – Day 3
The weather forecast for today includes rain, so some of our afternoon activities may need to be adjusted.
George Ella Lyon’s visit yesterday afternoon was very exciting. In addition to signing copies of one of her books for each student, she explained how a book is made.
All the activities this morning were inside, including lunch. Dianne read three wonderful stories with an international flavor while the children ate: Chicks and Salsa (Mexico), Welcome to Zanzibar Road (Africa), and “A Drum” (India).
Since the lightning has stopped, the campers have gone swimming, delivered by Dr. Bob in the Church of the Resurrection bus. Paparazzi Jane has confirmed leaping from the high (!) diving board with her camera.
After swimming, it was game and crafts time: Scrabble, chess, Trouble, Jenga, and jigsaw puzzles; mandalas, Russian nesting dolls, crocodile refrigerator magnets, bead bracelets, etc.
Another great day, despite the rain!
The weather forecast for today includes rain, so some of our afternoon activities may need to be adjusted.
George Ella Lyon’s visit yesterday afternoon was very exciting. In addition to signing copies of one of her books for each student, she explained how a book is made.
All the activities this morning were inside, including lunch. Dianne read three wonderful stories with an international flavor while the children ate: Chicks and Salsa (Mexico), Welcome to Zanzibar Road (Africa), and “A Drum” (India).
Since the lightning has stopped, the campers have gone swimming, delivered by Dr. Bob in the Church of the Resurrection bus. Paparazzi Jane has confirmed leaping from the high (!) diving board with her camera.
After swimming, it was game and crafts time: Scrabble, chess, Trouble, Jenga, and jigsaw puzzles; mandalas, Russian nesting dolls, crocodile refrigerator magnets, bead bracelets, etc.
Another great day, despite the rain!
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Reading Camp at Mission House Day 2
Reading Camp at Mission House – Day 2
The beep of the Church of the Resurrection bus announces the arrival of the students. First, oatmeal or bananas, then some races in the front yard, the shark song (baby shark, mama shark, daddy shark, grandpa shark, etc.), and we’re underway.Every student goes through 6 stations each day focusing on a different aspect of reading: comprehension, phonics and encoding/decoding, strategies, sight words, writing, and pleasure reading.The students come from elementary schools all over Lexington: Arlington, Dixie, Harrison, James Lane Allen, Maxwell, Meadowthorpe, Picadome, and Sandersville.Reading Camp is a ministry of the Episcopal Diocese of Lexington, but it is a secular outreach program. The teachers, counselors, and support staff come from many different churches, as well as other members of the community, such as education graduate students, Americorps teachers, and students from Centre College, University of the South (Sewanee), and Transylvania University.The Diocese of Lexington is represented by volunteers from Christ Church Cathedral; St. Martha’s; St. Michael’s; St. Raphael’s; (all in Lexington), Church of the Resurrection, Jessamine County; Trinity, Danville; and St. Peter’s, Paris. We even have folks from faraway places: St. James’, Greenville, SC; and St. Paul’s, Cleveland Heights, OH.Word has it that, by the end of the swim hour yesterday, a few campers were leaping from the diving board at the Transy pool, coached and protected by our intrepid Counselors. Who knows what they’ll leaping from today.Campers also visited the London Ferrell Garden yesterday afternoon, helping prepare compost, shovel mulch into rows, plant beans, pick and prepare a salad, or draw a “community” art work to post in the garden. They will return to the garden on Wednesday, weather permitting.Following swimming this afternoon, we will have the honor of meeting George Ella Lyon, outstanding author who grew up in eastern Kentucky and now lives in Lexington. Each student will receive an autographed copy of The Pirate Kindergarten, an autobiographical story about a girl who had reading difficulties because of her double vision.
The beep of the Church of the Resurrection bus announces the arrival of the students. First, oatmeal or bananas, then some races in the front yard, the shark song (baby shark, mama shark, daddy shark, grandpa shark, etc.), and we’re underway.Every student goes through 6 stations each day focusing on a different aspect of reading: comprehension, phonics and encoding/decoding, strategies, sight words, writing, and pleasure reading.The students come from elementary schools all over Lexington: Arlington, Dixie, Harrison, James Lane Allen, Maxwell, Meadowthorpe, Picadome, and Sandersville.Reading Camp is a ministry of the Episcopal Diocese of Lexington, but it is a secular outreach program. The teachers, counselors, and support staff come from many different churches, as well as other members of the community, such as education graduate students, Americorps teachers, and students from Centre College, University of the South (Sewanee), and Transylvania University.The Diocese of Lexington is represented by volunteers from Christ Church Cathedral; St. Martha’s; St. Michael’s; St. Raphael’s; (all in Lexington), Church of the Resurrection, Jessamine County; Trinity, Danville; and St. Peter’s, Paris. We even have folks from faraway places: St. James’, Greenville, SC; and St. Paul’s, Cleveland Heights, OH.Word has it that, by the end of the swim hour yesterday, a few campers were leaping from the diving board at the Transy pool, coached and protected by our intrepid Counselors. Who knows what they’ll leaping from today.Campers also visited the London Ferrell Garden yesterday afternoon, helping prepare compost, shovel mulch into rows, plant beans, pick and prepare a salad, or draw a “community” art work to post in the garden. They will return to the garden on Wednesday, weather permitting.Following swimming this afternoon, we will have the honor of meeting George Ella Lyon, outstanding author who grew up in eastern Kentucky and now lives in Lexington. Each student will receive an autographed copy of The Pirate Kindergarten, an autobiographical story about a girl who had reading difficulties because of her double vision.
More photos from Mission House's first day
Water from the hose at the London Ferrell Garden; way too much fun.
Learning about gardening and London Ferrell from Ryan, Becca, Jessica and Lewella from Seedleaf
Swimming at Transylvania University
The Strategies CenterMonday, June 13, 2011
Reading Camp Mission House Day 1
We're off on our international journey! There are 32 campers and 6 teachers (supported by one or two assistants for each teacher), 7 counselors (for the afternoon activities), 2 chefs, Melissa (our director), and C.C. (Time Keeper and Expert Reading Camp Volunteer).
The first floor of Mission House has been transformed into a global wonderland.
The south end of the Chapel is decorated with artwork, clothing, and books from Asia. The north end has books, costumes, and money from France, Italy, Ireland and other European nations.
The Executive Council Room is decorated to represent Africa on the south side, South America in the middle, and North and Central America on the north side.
The Resource Room feels like the Outback, with a kangaroo, an Australian flag and map, a giant toucan, and a GIANT panoramic photo (4 feet high by 24 feet long!) of the Great Barrier Reef that must seem really awesome when you're 4 feet tall! There are also real sponges and sea shells to touch and a beautifully decorated boomerang. Nobody has tried to throw it....... yet.
The Learning Centers are running like clockwork (with help from C.C.) and the kids are very excited to go swimming at Transylvania University and exploring and learning at the London Ferrell Garden with Seedleaf.
The first floor of Mission House has been transformed into a global wonderland.
The south end of the Chapel is decorated with artwork, clothing, and books from Asia. The north end has books, costumes, and money from France, Italy, Ireland and other European nations.
The Executive Council Room is decorated to represent Africa on the south side, South America in the middle, and North and Central America on the north side.
The Resource Room feels like the Outback, with a kangaroo, an Australian flag and map, a giant toucan, and a GIANT panoramic photo (4 feet high by 24 feet long!) of the Great Barrier Reef that must seem really awesome when you're 4 feet tall! There are also real sponges and sea shells to touch and a beautifully decorated boomerang. Nobody has tried to throw it....... yet.
The Learning Centers are running like clockwork (with help from C.C.) and the kids are very excited to go swimming at Transylvania University and exploring and learning at the London Ferrell Garden with Seedleaf.
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