SUMMER LITERACY CAMP

We are excited to be offering an intensive literacy camp for children entering grades SK to 1, 2 to 3, and 4 to 6. The program will be supervised by a speech-language pathologist or communicative disorders assistant and an occupational therapist in a fun and interactive small-group environment. 

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The program will follow research based on the science of reading and will engage your child in phonological awareness, gross motor, and print activities while using material and lessons from the University of Florida Literacy Institute (UFLI) in order to support your child’s unique literacy level.

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What skills will my child learn?

 

Before your child’s camp week at Aspire Speech, one of our trained therapists will screen your child's literacy and fine motor skills. We may also request to review your child’s report card and consult their schoolteacher. The screening results will then be used to tailor our sessions to your child’s individual needs. If during the screening we determine that your child's level of literacy is not at the camp's grade level, we may recommend moving them to another camp. The screening results will also be used to set realistic goals for your child's learning and measure progress at the end of camp. ​ 

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During camp, we will focus on the following skills: 

• Phonological awareness

• Reading comprehension

• Letter identification and sound

• Vocabulary development

• Printing and functional school skills

• Self-regulation and social skills 

 

Finally, you will receive a brief summary report with suggested next steps at the end of the summer camp.

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What are the camp details?

 

The camp takes place at our Aspire Speech office in Bracebridge, Ontario.

 

Children entering SK to grade 1:

• July 28–August 1 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Four spots available, led by Shannon French, Communicative Disorders Assistant, $460. 

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Children entering grades 2 to 3:

• August 11–15 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Six spots available, led by Shannon French, Communicative Disorders Assistant, $460​​

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Children entering grades 4 to 6:

• July 14–18 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Six spots available, led by Shannon French, Communicative Disorders Assistant, $460

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Children entering grades 4 to 6:​

• August 5–8 from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Six spots available, led by Shannon French, Communicative Disorders Assistant, $370​​ (4 days)

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Does the camp qualify for funding?

 

​This program may be claimed using your private health insurance under speech–language pathology. Please check with your insurance provider about coverage details and amounts. If your child has a formal learning disability diagnosis you can claim the cost as an expense for income tax.

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The Children's Foundation of Muskoka provides funding for children and youth to attend residential, day camps, and summer programs in Muskoka. Applications are accepted through their website.