LitCamp is a summer literacy curriculum that prepares students for next year by pairing the evidence-based instruction they need with a summer camp theme they'll love. Available in English and Spanish.
LitCamp: Summer Literacy Program | Grades K–5
Rigorous Science of Reading Instruction with a Summer Camp Spin
LitCamp: Summer Literacy Program | Grades K–5
Rigorous Science of Reading Instruction with a Summer Camp Spin
LitCamp is a summer literacy curriculum that prepares students for next year by pairing the evidence-based instruction they need with a summer camp theme they'll love. Available in English and Spanish.
Reimagined for a Greater Academic Impact
Meet the new and improved LitCamp for Grades K–5. Reimagined to reflect Science of Reading best practices, this summer literacy curriculum is more effective and engaging than ever before.
- Build foundational skills with explicit, daily instruction in phonics and fluency followed by activities and games to strengthen skills.
- Deepen knowledge and understanding with close readings of read-alouds and text sets to build comprehension.
- Improve writing skills with daily writing instruction, practice opportunities, and application in individual writing.
Everything You Need in a Summer Literacy Curriculum
Summer instruction must be rigorous enough to accelerate learning. But it also needs to keep students engaged and coming back for more. The reimagined LitCamp does both!
Elevate Summer Instruction
Every day, LitCampers practice foundational skills, reading fluency, and writing to ensure they have the skills, knowledge, and confidence to enter next year with success.
Promote Well-Being
Every day, LitCampers approach learning with one of the Seven Strengths: learning with a sense of friendship, belonging, kindness, curiosity, confidence, courage, and hope.
Keep Kids Coming Back for More
You want a summer program that students and families can't wait to participate in. LitCamp helps you balance engagement with evidence-based instruction.
How it Works
Every summer program is different. That's why LitCamp is so flexible. The Leader's Guide provides detailed instructions for multiple recommended implementations. This is just one.
Recommended Implementation:
- 5–6 weeks
- 120 minutes
- 4 days a week
Use Intentional Read-Alouds
Gather around the "campfire" for an engaging read-aloud with a high-quality Scholastic title.
Close Read the Text
Students return to the read-aloud book and "go deep" for a teacher-led discussion that builds comprehension, knowledge acquisition, and listening and speaking skills.
Teach Foundational Skills
Campers receive explicit whole-group instruction and then apply those skills during activities and games.
Practice Fluency
Build fluency and stamina with modeled reading, partner/group work, and reader's theater.
Build Knowledge
Campers independently read topic texts sets that build knowledge on topic of the day. Text sets features developmentally appropriate books, decodables, or short reads.
Improve Writing
The teacher models a daily writing activity and students practice in their notebooks.
Meet Your Camp Director
Pam Allyn is also the founding director of LitWorld, a game-changing initiative impacting millions of children and young adults, that includes LitCamp and World Read Aloud Day. Pam Allyn's pioneering vision has been enriched by Scholastic to meet the needs and expectations of today's summer programs.
Sample the Program for Yourself
LitCamp is sold in "bunks." One bunk for each grade level from K–5. Each bunk includes the following. Explore title lists, sample lessons, and more.
LitCamp is sold in "bunks." One bunk for each grade level from K–5. Each bunk includes the following. Explore title lists, sample lessons, and more.
Sample the Program for Yourself
LitCamp is sold in "bunks." One bunk for each grade level from K–5. Each bunk includes the following:
Leader’s Guide
20 daily lessons provide educators with evidence-based best practices in knowledge building, reading, writing, and fluency skills.
LitCamper Notebooks
Each notebook includes practice opportunities and activities to support knowledge building, fluency, foundational skills, and writing.
Read-Aloud Books and Text Sets
LitCamp includes 15 copies of each text so each student can follow along and read closely.
Family Guide
Available in English and Spanish to build the home-school connection.
Digital Resources Site
Quick and easy access to the scope and sequence, assessments, rubrics, and more.
Create a Complete Summer Program
MathCamp is a K–5 summer math program that strengthens students’ math skills and fluency while bolstering their confidence and sense of well-being. Use MathCamp and LitCamp together to create a complete summer program with continuity and consistency.
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Scholastic offers supplemental instruction to enhance your summer curriculum or extend to yearlong support.
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