Summer Reading Camp

As defined by the Excellent Public Schools Act of 2021, "Reading camp" means an additional educational program outside of the instructional calendar provided by the local school administrative unit as a literacy intervention that shall be offered to:

1. any third grade student who does not demonstrate reading proficiency and 

2. any second grade student who demonstrates difficulty with reading development. Local school administrative units may offer a reading camp as a literacy intervention to any first grade student who demonstrates difficulty with reading development.

Reading camps shall meet the following requirements:

1. Offer at least 72 hours of reading instruction to yield positive reading outcomes for participants.

2. Be taught by compensated, licensed teachers selected based on demonstrated student outcomes in reading proficiency or in improvement of difficulties with reading development.

3. Allow volunteer mentors to read with students at times other than during the 72 hours of reading instruction.

4. Be provided as outlined in the local school administrative unit's literacy intervention plan.

Reading Proficiency During Reading Camp:

Third grade students may demonstrate reading proficiency during reading camp by:

• Successfully completing the RtA Reading Portfolio if started in third grade

• Demonstrating a 725 Lexile on the Comprehensive Camp Assessment

• Demonstrating a 725 Lexile on an approved alternative assessment

• Passing the RtA test at the end of camp

RESOURCES

• RTA Camp Site Coordinator Folder

• RTA Camp FAQs

• RTA Camp Implementation Guide