Summer Programs
At Ballantyne Reading Academy our motto is “we make learning fun” and that is never more evident than at our summer programs.
2025 Summer Book Club
Join us for summer reading and make new friends!
Summer Book Club
Wednesdays, June 25-August 13
4pm-5pm
$10/session
Summer Book Club is open to those who have completed 3rd-5th grade. We will read a novel (or two) independently and meet for discussion and activities each week. Participants get to vote on the books we are going to read before the first session. In addition to the weekly fee, you will also need to buy a copy of the book/books. Weekly attendance is not required but we know when you are in town, you won’t want to miss it!
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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 camps will include:
- Weekly 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, and crafts with hands-on materials to expand reading and language skills.
- Developing links between reading and writing with responses to literature, while gaining confidence and enhancing skills.
- Small groups (maximum of 10 campers) to provide individualized attention and instruction.
- Camp leaders who are degreed, certified, current, or former classroom teachers with experience educating children of all levels and abilities
2025 Summer Camp Information
- Camps run Monday-Friday, 9am-noon
- Extended Session (elementary camps) is noon-2:30pm
- A snack is provided each day, extended day campers bring their own lunch
- Campers are divided into two age groups:
- Pre-School: 3 years (must be potty trained) -TK
- Elementary-rising 1st-5th grades
A little more about Extended Session….
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 for an additional $125/week (that’s just $25/day!)
Tuition and fees
Early Bird Rates before March 1st:
- $50 deposit per camp required to hold a spot for your child (will be applied to your camp tuition)
- 2025 tuition is $250 per camp ($150 per mini-camp; $200 for Happy Birthday America Camp) with balance due by March 1
- Extended Session (Elementary Camps Only) – additional $125 per week
- 10% discount available for siblings and multi-camp registrations
- No refunds after June 1
After March 1st:
- $50 deposit per camp required to hold a spot for your child (will be applied to your camp tuition)
- 2025 tuition is $275 per camp ($165 per mini-camp; $220 for Happy Birthday America Camp) with balance due by June 1
- Extended Session (Elementary Camps Only) – additional $125 per week
- 10% discount available for siblings and multi-camp registrations
- No refunds after June 1
Camp size is limited, so advanced registration and payment are required.
Pre-school Camps:
June 3-5 Almost Summer Mini-camp (3 days)
When preschool is out but elementary school is still in session, join us for three days of literature-based activities, games, storytelling, and hands on learning all with a summer theme.
June 23-27: S is for Seuss
A week of some Dr. Seuss classics. There is so much we can learn about reading from Dr. Seuss books! Each day will feature a new book (or books) with lots of literature-based activities and games to go along with the stories.
June 30 – July 3: Happy Birthday America (4 days)
Four days of exploring our nation’s history and symbols as we get ready to celebrate the 4th of July!
July 7 – 11: Exploring Space and Beyond!
Spend a week traveling the galaxy as we explore space through reading, writing and literacy activities. Where we end up each day, no one knows!
July 14-18: Fun on the Farm
So much we can learn about on the farm! There will be lots of pre-reading activities related to farm animals and farmers. Maybe we will do a little farming ourselves!
July 21-25: Beach Blast
Campers will travel to the beach through reading and literacy activities. They will explore things on the beach and in the ocean.
July 28 – August 1: Dino-mania
A week of all things dinosaur! Campers will spend the week leaning about both fact and fictional dinosaur friends.
August 4-8: 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 needed to be ready for the first day of kindergarten. Please remember to specify which week when registering.
August 11-15: Countdown to Kindergarten, Week 2
A summer tradition! Our little learners will be prepared for preschool/kindergarten with this fun camp that focuses on literacy and math skills needed to be ready for the first day of kindergarten. Please remember to specify which week when registering.
Elementary Camps
June 23 – 27: Read Around the World
We had so much fun with this camp last summer, we are doing it again! Campers will travel each day to a new location and explore their destination through reading and writing. Their travel could take them to a real or fictional place, they will just have to wait each day to see where they are!
June 30 – July 3 (4 days): Happy Birthday America!
Four days of exploring our nation’s history and symbols as we get ready to celebrate the 4th of July.
July 7 – 11: Exploring Space and Beyond!– Full, but join the wait list!
Spend a week traveling the galaxy as we explore space through reading, writing and literacy activities. Where we end up each day, no one knows!
July 14 -18: 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. Each day will feature a new theme where they will use a variety of multi-sensory tools to keep word attack skills sharp! Be sure to note that this week is limited to rising 1st and 2nd graders.
July 21 – 25: Beach Blast
Campers will travel to the beach through reading and literacy activities. They will explore things on the beach and in the ocean.
July 28 – August 1: Fun with Phonics (rising 3rd and 4th 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. Each day will feature a new theme where they will use a variety of multi-sensory tools to keep word attack skills sharp! Be sure to note that this week is limited to rising 3rd and 4th graders
August 4 – 8: Back to School Bootcamp, Week 1 – Full, but join the wait list!
One of our most popular camps! Each day is filled with reading, writing and literacy activities that will help your camper recharge and re-boot those concepts and skills needed for the new school year. It Is a proven way to start the new school year off right! Please specify which week when registering.
August 11 – 15: Back to School Bootcamp, Week 2 – Full, but join the wait list!
One of our most popular camps! Each day is filled with reading, writing and literacy activities that will help your camper recharge and re-boot those concepts and skills needed for the new school year. It Is a proven way to start the new school year off right! Please specify which week 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