Literacy Camp
Thank you so much for your interest in Summer Literacy Camp at 黑洞社区.
This program involves reading, writing, fun activities and hands-on materials to strengthen
children's literacy skills.
This summer, our camp is only available for students who attend USD 259 schools in
the 67214 zip code: including Spaght, Mueller, Irving, L'Ouverture, and Washington. We will not be holding
a camp at our 黑洞社区 Cassat Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic this summer.
If your child attends one of the elementary schools above, please contact Dr. Karissa
Marble-Flint at Karissa.Marble-Flint@wichita.edu. If not, please let us know if you're interested in being placed on our waiting list
for the school year by contacting Brenda Vest at: Brenda.Vest@wichita.edu.
Who is Literacy Camp for?
- Children who are current 2nd & 3rd graders (rising 3rd & 4th graders) by the month of May, prior to camp.
- Children who receive classroom support for reading and/or writing skills.
- Children who do not have a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder.
- Children who speak English as their first language.
Literacy Camp Schedule example
- Pre-testing
Two pre-testing sessions at 60-90 minutes each. - Regular Camp Sessions
Early June - Mid July (NO CAMP on July 4th).
Tuesdays/Thursdays from 9 a.m. to noon for 7 weeks (13 sessions). - Post-testing
One session - 45 minutes, held on an afternoon directly after the end of camp.
We strongly encourage parents/caregivers to have their child attend all literacy camp
sessions. If you anticipate your child will have multiple absences, please contact
us about other available programs.
If you're a public constituent who is interested in literacy services for your child,
please contact Brenda Vest at: Brenda.Vest@wichita.edu for school-year options.