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Summer Literacy Camp: K-5
SUMMER 2025 INFORMATION COMING SOON!
July 8-19, 2024
The UACL will host the annual Summer Literacy Camp on the UA Fayetteville campus for students who have completed K-5th grade.
K-5 CAMP IS CURRENTLY FULL. If you would like to be added to a waiting list, please email Camp Director Dr. Kristi Mascher (kamasche@uark.edu) or Graduate Assistant Megan Chaffin (machaffi@uark.edu).
Weekdays July 8-19th with pre-assessment Tuesday, July 2nd.
Fee — $99 per child
Space is limited.
2024 Camp Dates and Times
| Pre-assessment Tuesday, July 2nd, 2024 | 9:30-11 a.m. (*you will be notified if your child finishes earlier) |
| Monday through Friday, July 8-12 | 9-11:30 a.m. |
| Monday through Friday, July 15-19 | 9-11:30 a.m. |
Each participant will be paired with a U of A graduate student. Campers will be screened to target the areas needing the most improvement or enrichment. They will experience literacy lessons and games in an engaging and laid-back environment. Campers also will have the opportunity to interact with other students who share their developmental levels.
In addition to individualized literacy tutoring, the 2024 summer camp will focus on nonfiction texts combined with hands-on learning experiences centered on topics in earth and space science, life science, and physical science.
The two-week literacy camp occurs weeks prior to the beginning of the school year. Each U of A candidate providing intervention for students understands the Science of Reading program and the various challenges students face in learning to read. Candidates use the principles of Response to Intervention and how to best use formative assessment combined with evidence-based practices to make reading and writing gains with each student.
The goal is to teach students strategies aligned with school-based instruction. The Clinic for Literacy serves students from multiple districts and private schools, as well as home schools. Everyone is welcome!
For more information, please contact Camp Director Kristi Mascher, Ph.D., at kamasche@uark.edu.
Parent Testimonials
Joy, confidence and excitement!
The UA Literacy Camp has been invaluable for my daughter who has always struggled with reading. She now has a joy, confidence, and excitement for reading that has made a lasting impact.
Parent of a Third Grade Participant
Confidence builder!
The UA Literacy Camp not only increased my son’s fluency and comprehension, but tremendously built his confidence.
Parent of a Fourth Grade Participant
Kind and encouraging tutors!
My daughter’s tutor was kind and encouraging. She looked forward to camp each day and has historically been very resistant to working on her literacy skills.
Parent of a Second Grade Participant
Nurtured writing interests!
The program nurtured my child’s interest and enthusiasm for writing!
Parent of a Fourth Grade Participant