Session A: Preschool Camp
June 8 – July 2 for preschool learners building language, sound awareness, vocabulary, and school readiness.
Summer Literacy Camp
Engaged Hands Summer Literacy Camp
Montessori-inspired. Science of Reading aligned. Joyfully rigorous.
Summer Literacy Camp
Engaged Hands Summer Literacy Camp
Montessori-inspired. Science of Reading aligned. Joyfully rigorous.
Engaged Hands Summer Literacy Camp is designed to help young children strengthen early literacy skills through hands-on learning, purposeful practice, movement, sound, rhythm, storytelling, and guided discovery. Instead of relying only on worksheets or passive instruction, children are invited to participate in reading readiness activities that help them hear sounds, recognize patterns, build vocabulary, understand language, and grow in confidence.
This camp reflects the Engaged Hands belief that children learn best when concepts become real. Through Montessori-inspired materials, literacy activities, small-group support, and intentional guidance, children can practice foundational reading skills in a joyful and meaningful environment.
For families, this camp offers a focused summer opportunity to support literacy growth while helping children stay engaged, confident, and connected to learning.
Montessori-Inspired
Science of Reading Aligned
Hands-On Literacy
Preschool & Early Elementary
Small-Group Learning
Joyfully Rigorous
Camp at a Glance
A clear overview of the learning focus, structure, and child-centered approach.
Session B: Kindergarten & 1st Grade
July 6 – July 30 for early elementary learners practicing phonics, syllables, early reading, and confident participation.
Monday–Thursday Schedule
Camp meets four mornings each week, giving children consistent literacy practice without a full-day schedule.
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Morning sessions focus on explicit literacy instruction, hands-on practice, movement, and joyful small-group learning.
4-Week Sessions
Each session runs four weeks so children can build skills through repetition, relationships, and meaningful practice.
Tuition: $250 per week
Contact Engaged Hands for enrollment details, deposit information, and payment options for Summer Literacy Camp.
What Children Practice at Camp
Camp activities are designed to help children strengthen early literacy through hands-on experiences, guided practice, and joyful repetition.
Sounds & Phonics
- Letter sounds
- Sound recognition
- Beginning sounds
- Oral language
- Phonological awareness
- Listening for patterns
Syllables & Rhythm
- Clapping syllables
- Hearing word parts
- Sounding out language
- Repetition and rhythm
- Movement-based literacy
- Speaking and listening practice
Vocabulary & Comprehension
- Storytelling
- Picture discussion
- Vocabulary building
- Listening comprehension
- Asking and answering questions
- Connecting stories to real life
Confidence & Participation
- Taking turns
- Explaining ideas
- Trying again
- Building independence
- Learning through play with purpose
- Participating in small groups
Children are not just practicing reading skills. They are building the confidence to participate in learning.
Learning Moves Beyond the Table
Camp days balance focused literacy work with active, joyful experiences. Children may practice language through outdoor play, creative stations, and hands-on storytelling — keeping engagement high while skills build steadily.
Camp Looks Like This
Sensory play, creative literacy, and purposeful materials come together in a joyful summer environment.
A Camp Day May Include
Each day should feel purposeful, active, and developmentally appropriate.
Warm Welcome & Learning Rhythm
Children begin with a calm welcome, routine, or group activity that helps them settle into the learning environment.
Sound, Movement, and Language Practice
Children may practice letters, sounds, syllables, rhyming, or oral language through clapping, movement, repetition, and guided participation.
Hands-On Literacy Work
Children interact with materials such as cards, baskets, matching activities, sorting tools, tracing resources, and Montessori-inspired literacy materials.
Story, Vocabulary, and Conversation
Children may listen to stories, discuss pictures, answer questions, build vocabulary, and connect ideas to their own experiences.
Practice, Reflection, and Confidence
Children are encouraged to explain what they noticed, what they practiced, and what they are beginning to understand.
See the Camp Experience
The camp flyer and overview video highlight hands-on literacy activities, Montessori-inspired learning, and joyful reading practice.
Summer Literacy Camp sessions for preschool through 1st grade learners.
Camp highlights include:
- Children working with literacy materials
- Sound and syllable activities
- Small-group instruction
- Montessori-inspired literacy practice
- Ms. Jerusha Terry explaining the camp goals
- Parent-facing overview of how camp supports reading readiness
What Camp Is Designed to Support
Summer Literacy Camp is created to give children meaningful opportunities to practice early reading skills while building confidence and engagement.
Stronger Sound Awareness
Children practice hearing and working with sounds, syllables, and patterns in language.
More Literacy Confidence
Children are encouraged to participate, try again, speak up, and engage with reading readiness activities.
Hands-On Practice
Children use materials and movement to make literacy concepts more visible and interactive.
Vocabulary Growth
Stories, conversation, picture discussion, and guided activities can help children build language and meaning.
Small-Group Participation
A smaller learning environment gives children more room to listen, respond, ask questions, and take part.
Joyful Learning Routines
Camp helps children experience learning as something purposeful, active, and encouraging.
Interested in Summer Literacy Camp?
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Final camp details can be added once dates, tuition, location, and enrollment instructions are confirmed.