Summer Programs
At Ballantyne Reading Academy our motto is “we make learning fun” and that is never more evident than at our summer programs.
Chapter Chats
Think of Chapter Chats as a book club for 2nd-4th graders who want to dig deeper into their summer reading. Many schools have summer reading assignments, and our Chapter Chats will help them learn to respond appropriately and intentionally to their reading. Chapter Chats will meet 3 afternoons a week, Tuesday-Thursday, 4pm-5pm with a tuition of $65/week (plus purchasing the book to read before the first day – click book title for Amazon link). Sign up for one or both weeks below:
- June 27, 28, 29 – The Wild Robot Escapes by Peter Brown
- July 25, 28, 27 – Lemonade Wars by Jacqueline Davies
Summer Camps
Whether you are interested in helping your child maintain their reading skills over the summer or wanting to give them that extra push to improve or learn a new skill, our summer camps are just what you need. We are passionate about inspiring lifelong readers and learners because we know that the best readers are the ones who enjoy reading. All of our camps will include:
- Week long, thematic-based camps with lots of reading, writing, discussion, and multi-sensory letter play that engage students in their own learning!
- Literature-based activities including games, storytelling, poetry, songs and dance, with hands-on materials to expand reading and language skills.
- Developing link between reading and writing with responses to literature, while gaining confidence and enhancing skills.
2023 Summer Camp Information
Camp info: Camps are Mon – Fri, 9am – 12 pm (snack provided). They are divided into two age groups:
- Pre-school: 3 – 5 years (must be potty trained) and
- Elementary: 6 – 10 years.
Extended session is available each week for our Elementary campers. Send a lunch with your child and have them stay for additional reading, crafts and literacy games. Extended session is noon-2:30pm, $150/week
Tuition and fees:
- Tuition – $295/week
- Extended Session (Elementary Camps Only) – $150 per week
- 10% discount available for siblings and multi-camp registrations
- All balances are due on or before June 1, 2023
- No refunds after June 1, 2023
- One-time $25 registration fee (new students only)
Camp size is limited, so advanced registration and payment are required.
Choose from the camps below:
Pre-school Camps: Ages 3-5
Almost Summer Mini Camp
***June 6-8, 9am-noon – 3 days only
When preschool is out but it’s not quite summer yet, come to our Almost Summer Camp! This camp is designed for Preschoolers (ages 3-5) and will provide three days of literature-based activities, games, storytelling, and songs with hands-on materials to expand pre-reading, language and writing skills.
Special pricing for this camp only… Camp tuition is $185 and camp is limited to 10 students. Register now to reserve a space for your child!
June 19-23: P is for Peppa
What can be more fun than a week of exploring Peppa the Pig stories!
June 26-30: Trains, Planes and Automobiles
A week of exploring books about the many ways we travel from place to place.
July 10-14: Beach Days
We may not be able to be at the beach in person, but we can be at the beach through reading books and activities.
July 17-21: The World of Eric Carle
The Very Hungry Caterpillar, The Grouchy Lady Bug, Brown Bear, and A Very Busy Spider are just a few of the characters you will meet in this week of exploring the books of Eric Carle.
July 24-28: Countdown to Kindergarten Week 1
A summer tradition! Our little learners will be prepared for preschool/kindergarten with this fun camp that focuses on literacy and math skills. Please specify which week when registering.
July 31-August 4: Alphabet Bootcamp
Let’s spend the week working on letter recognition, letter sounds and writing letters! We will also explore how letters form words that we can read!
August 7-11: Countdown to Kindergarten Week 2 – FULL but join the wait list
A summer tradition! Our little learners will be prepared for preschool/kindergarten with this fun camp that focuses on literacy and math skills. Please specify which week when registering.
Elementary Camps, Ages 6-10
June 19-23: Fun with Phonics (Rising 3rd and 4th graders)
Who says Orton-Gillingham can’t be fun? This camp is designed for those who may struggle with reading and need targeted decoding and spelling reinforcement. A variety of multi-sensory tools will be used to keep word attack skills sharp! Be sure to note that this week is limited to Rising 3rd and 4th graders.
June 26-30: Sports Scene – FULL but join the wait list
What is your favorite sport? Campers will spend time exploring books about sports, sporting events and sports figures.
July 10-14: Shark Week – Hurry, only 2 spots remain!
Our version of Shark Week 2023! We will dive into the world of sharks-both factual and fictional.
July 17-21: Fun with Phonics (Rising 1st and 2nd graders)– FULL but join the wait list
Who says Orton-Gillingham can’t be fun? This camp is designed for those who may struggle with reading and need targeted decoding and spelling reinforcement. A variety of multi-sensory tools will be used to keep word attack skills sharp! Be sure to note that this week is limited to rising 1st and 2nd graders.
July 24-28: Back to School Bootcamp Week 1 – FULL but join the wait list
One of our most popular camps! This week is proven to help our campers recharge and re-boot those concepts and skills needed to start the new school year off right! Please specify which week when registering.
July 31-August 4: Dog Days of Summer – FULL but join the wait list
This camp will be all about man’s best friend and will include books from the Dog-Man series.
August 7-11: Back to School Bootcamp Week 2 – FULL but join the wait list
One of our most popular camps! This week is proven to help our campers recharge and re-boot those concepts and skills needed to start the new school year off right! Please specify which week when registering.
NEW… August 7-11: Back to School Bootcamp Week 2 –
Afternoon Session 1 – 4 pm FULL but join the wait list
One of our most popular camps! This week is proven to help our campers recharge and re-boot those concepts and skills needed to start the new school year off right! Please specify the AFTERNOON SESSION when registering.
I was lucky enough not to face any required summer reading lists until I went to college. So I still think of summer as the best time to read for fun.
– Margaret Peterson Haddix