The Rotary Summer Literacy has confirmed funding for the Summer of 2012

The Rotary Club of Hamilton is happy to announce that we have confirmed funding and support for the Rotary Summer Literacy Program at Cathy Wever School.  The Rotary Summer Literacy Program will operate from Wednesday July 4th to Friday August 10th, 2012.  We are currently accepting program registrations.

Rotary Summer Literacy Program Registration Form Word

Please find attached a word formatted document copy of our registration form.

https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B4ym2UbKDnt3RDVINWNvX2VhNUE

Rotary Summer Literacy First Session filling up fast!

The first session of Summer Literacy is filling up quickly.  Fill out your registration form and send it back to us today!


Session one is going to be super fun as we jump into Imagination Land.

Imagination Land

Follow the yellow brick road and escape to a world of pure imagination in a galaxy far, far away. Grab your

sidekick and save the city to prove you are a superhero of true character. Hang out in pixie hollow and explore

Neverland or enjoy a tea party with your favourite fairytale character. “Hero-up” and train your dragon to save

your kingdom. Choose your own adventure, it is all up to you this session! May the force be with you during

the magical quest that awaits-because anything is possible when you use your imagination.

Do not be disappointed sign up today!

Rotary Summer Literacy 2012 Goals

The 2012 The Summer Literacy Program Goals are:

To maintain or improve the program participant’s reading level as evaluated at the beginning of the program.

To maintain and improve all program participant attitudes towards school and learning as evaluated at the beginning of the program.

To help develop positive members of our school communities and the City of Hamilton.

These program objectives have remained consistent the length of the program.  Each year the program is evaluated and conclusions are made about the effectiveness of the program based on the research.  For the last three years we have set short and long term goals to accompany our overall program objectives.

One Stop Registration Forms for Rotary Summer Literacy

Don't miss out on Rotary Summer Literacy for the Summer of 2012.

Rotary Summer Literacy Forms are available at:
https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B4ym2UbKDnt3NHVIaEpkd0JIYmM

Leaders in Action Forms are available
https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B4ym2UbKDnt3ajk5a2txbHgyaXM

Sign up today and don't be disappointed.  Every student who is entering school in the City of Hamilton is welcome to attend.  Our program is for children ages 4 to 10 years old.

Rotary Summer Literacy Secret Origin

The Rotary Club of Hamilton, YWCA of Hamilton, Brock University, Hamilton Public Library and Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board founded the Rotary Summer Literacy Program in 2001.  It was originally set up as a three week, half-day program that provided students at risk in the inner city an opportunity to practice and develop their literacy skills.  The program has evolved to be offered full days for 6 weeks during July and August.

The Rotary Summer Literacy Program is based on a best practice Comprehensive Literacy Model.  The participants are provided with read alouds, reflect, relate, and response activities, differentiated instruction, shared and guided reading sessions that are designed to review, reinforce, and stimulate literacy skills.  Although this program is heavily researched and curriculum based the focus is still on fun.  From off beat plays about the books we read to crazy crafts every participant is learning and grows as a learner.

Registration for the Summer Literacy Program is completely free.  We encourage all students to attend, but particularly those who are struggling with reading or writing, to register for the summer program through local schools, libraries and community centers.  Registration is open, and rarely capped, so that every child who is interested can attend the program.

The Rotary Summer Literacy Program is designed based on extensive research.  We apply a comprehensive literacy approach to our programming designing activities that are deemed best practice by the Ontario Ministry of Education.  For example:

·      2007: We integrated into programming the Blooms taxonomy questions, 10 new reading strategies and the Questioning Chart that were deemed best practice by the OME.

·      2008: We focused heavily on differentiated instruction.  Instead of one carbon copy product our students were given choice.  This engaged the 150 to 200 students a day producing higher quality work. 

·      2009: We partnered with Apple Canada and integrated technology into our daily writing lesson.  This approach greatly improved our junior writing skills. 

The Rotary Club of Hamilton has been the lead organization of the program since it’s inception.  Over the past 10 years, Rotary has provided the time, talent, and funding to keep the program running year after year.  Without the Rotary Club of Hamilton the Summer Literacy Program would not exist.

Rotary Summer Literacy Planning in Full Swing

The Rotary Summer Literacy Program is in the planning phase now for Summer of 2012. Registration has started and spots are filling up fast.

Every year we assemble planning teams to create themes and program options for our participants to enjoy. Our animation lab is ready to roll and music is our next focus. What songs should we sing a a community? What songs do our musically interested students want to learn. Stay tuned to find out more information.

Go For Gold Olympic Theme

Rotary Summer Literacy is excited to be counting down to the Olympics with our session #2 theme "Go for Gold."  Students are going to travel to different countries and learn about the origin of classic olympic events.  We will also be exploring poetry and going for gold as we bump our writing up!  

Leaders In Action is back at Rotary Summer Literacy

Leaders In Action and Literacy and Floorball are two exciting summer programs that are back this summer.  Leaders in Action is a two week course focused on developing Leadership skills in students in Grade 7 to 10.  The program runs at the same time as Rotary Summer Literacy.  The registration information is located below.

https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B4ym2UbKDnt3ajk5a2txbHgyaXM

Floorball and Literacy is run by Anthony Herrington - the U19 Team Canada Coach at Sherwood the third and forth weeks of July.

Summer just got a little more fun for your 12 to 15 year olds.

Thanks to Community and Continuing Education with HWDSB for continuing these great programs!

Rotary Summer Literacy Starts Planning Summer 2012

The Rotary Summer Literacy Program in Hamilton Ontario team has met and the planning is under way for another super summer of learning and fun!  Our themes this year are:

Imagination Land

Follow the yellow brick road and escape to a world of pure imagination in a galaxy far, far away.  Grab your sidekick and save the city to prove you are a superhero of true character.  Hang out in pixie hollow and explore Neverland or enjoy a tea party with your favourite fairytale character.  “Hero-up” and train your dragon to save your kingdom.  Choose your own adventure, it is all up to you this session! May the force be with you during the magical quest that awaits-because anything is possible when you use your imagination.

Go For Gold

To celebrate the 2012 Olympics we’re bringing London to you with our very own Olympic Games – Rotary Summer Literacy style!  Participants will travel the world, explore new countries and participate in different Olympic themed literacy activities everyday. Join us as we run the torch relay, leap through our Wacky Olympic Games and count down to the opening day of the 2012 Olympic Games. It’s time to believe!

Camp Rocks

Get your speech ready and RSVP to a Awards Gala. You’ll walk the red carpet in style.  This session we will be whoever we want to be: a rock star, diva, athlete, actor, artist or author-just to name a few.  So you think you can dance?  Show us what you’ve got.  Summer Literacy Idol is back!  Do you have what it takes to win this year’s title? Demonstrate your athletic talent on the court or on the field.  Create your own comic and enjoy as we countdown the top ten greatest camp games ever played.  This session will prove once and for all that Literacy Rocks!


Participants are sure to have a fun time at our program this summer!


Stay tuned for more exciting information!

Rotary Summer Literacy Program Leaders In Action Program is back!

The Rotary Summer Literacy Program Leaders In Action Program is back.  Forms will be available by May 10th, 2012.  The program focuses on developing Leadership skills in children 12 to 15 years of age. Stay tuned for more information!

Rotary Summer Literacy starts on Wednesday July 4, 2012

The Rotary Summer Literacy Program at Cathy Wever school will be starting on Wednesday July 4th, 2012.  We had originally advertised the program will begin on July 3rd, but do not have access to the school until the 4th because of the Canada Holiday being celebrated on Monday July 2nd.  We will need the third to finish staff training and setup for the six week program.

The new form can be found at:
https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B4ym2UbKDnt3NHVIaEpkd0JIYmM

Registration starts today for the Rotary Summer Literacy Program

The Rotary Summer Literacy Program registration begins today, Friday April 20th, 2012.
Please save the form.  Complete the form and e-mail it to rotarysummerlit@gmail.com


2012 Rotary Summer Literacy Registration Form

The Rotary Summer Literacy Program is back!

The Rotary Club of Hamilton is happy to announce the launch of the 2012 Rotary Summer Literacy Program.  The Rotary Summer Literacy Program is a free day camp type program open to all students who attend school within Hamilton. This year our program offers full day programming for students from JK to Grade 5 at Cathy Wever School.  The Rotary Summer Literacy Program focuses on making learning fun for all students who attend.  Sign up today and provide your child with the most electrifying educational experience around!