Language Arts

Write and publish a weekly SPACE Camp newspaper using different media such as photography, artwork, stories, poetry, ads and comics. Campers and teachers look forward to reading the weekly edition each Friday morning.

Writer’s Workshop is designed for campers that love to write or are simply looking to improve their written ability. Staff works with campers to complete high interest pieces that include elements of creative, analytical and personal writing. An emphasis is on creativity and skill building as opposed to length or grammar and syntax. Campers develop conceptual understanding of applied literary terms and descriptive devices with experienced staff.

Explore the elements of the graphic novel. Campers will read portions of popular graphic novels and learn appropriate terminology and techniques. Campers will utilize what they learn to create their own storyboards and participate in other creative activities. No artistic experience/ability is necessary to take this class!

Watch Marvel Cinematic Universe movies and analyze characters, plot, conflict, and overall quality of the movie. Compare and contrast various villains, create “deleted scenes” that you think should have been in the movie, participate in debates based on movie reviews and critical blogs. Note: Parents of campers registered for this course are granting permission to watch PG-13 Marvel Cinematic Universe movies.

Come join us as we read interesting literature together. We will share ideas as we think-aloud about what is happening to various characters that are part of the world of young adult fiction. We’ll even act out exciting scenes and bring stories to life.

Learn and strengthen your English language skills. In this class, English will be taught thematically around cooking, hands-on science, and interactive games. Although the emphasis will be on speaking and listening, campers will create class books, write in journals, and read books connected to the themes being taught.

Campers will be given support in reading and writing to develop and enhance skills and to provide strategies for continued success. Campers will be expected to read one appropriately leveled book at home. Teachers will work with campers individually as well as in groups.