Free Week-Long Story-Camps for Kids Emphasize Reading and Creativity

Blue Hill, Maine - Blue Hill Public Library and School Union #93 are cosponsoring 3 week-long sessions in July and August of a free morning day camp at the Library, called Summer Fun with Leaping Literacy. Children will use art, drama, and movement to enter the wonderful worlds of their favorite books, fun and exciting ways for children to explore story books, strengthen their reading skills and let their imaginations take them for a thrilling summer ride. Activities will include “music and jumping around,” journals, interactive science, book-making, and art projects.

The program is for children Ages 5 to12, but the age range is flexible based on interest and need. The sessions are scheduled for Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to noon, July 29th to August 2nd, August 5th to 9th, and August 12th to 16th. More than one session may be requested depending upon availability. In addition, middle or high school students may request an internship to assist the teachers, and receive community service hours and a letter of recommendation upon completion of the program.

This program is free, thanks to the generous support of the Stephen and Tabitha King Foundation, the Robert N. Haskell & Gladys M. Stetson Fund of the Maine Community Foundation, and Friends of the Blue Hill Public Library. Registration is open and forms are available at the library or at www.schoolunion93.org. For more information call Rachel Kohrman Ramos at the Union # 93 Central Office, 374-9927.