One more day to secure your spot at Rotary Summer Literacy! As of tomorrow (June 25th / 2015) applications will be placed onto a waiting list to await information regarding acceptance.
Wednesday, 24 June 2015
Sunday, 21 June 2015
Location, Location, Location!
Cathy Wever Elementary School:
The Home of Rotary Summer Literacy!
The countdown is on: fifteen days until Rotary Summer Literacy 2015! Staff is working hard finalising registration confirmation, practicing silly songs, and organising books to guide us through this summer!
Where does the magic of Rotary Summer Literacy take place?
HERE at Cathy Wever Elementary School in Hamilton!
In need of directions?
Use THIS link! (The example address is Lime Ridge Mall, type in your address for more accurate results).
Want to review Hamilton Street Railway (HSR) schedules and options?
Use THIS link!
We love being a part of the community in this area of Hamilton, and we are proud to have campers, volunteers, supporters, and staff from various areas of Hamilton. We all come together in the name of literacy to ensure that each and every person has a wonderful summer.
Want to register? Quick, it's almost time to begin!
Thursday, 18 June 2015
Get Connected with the RSL 2015 Staff: Beth Hone
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| Beth can't believe we are only 18 days from the best RSL summer ever! |
Beth Hone: Rotary Summer Literacy Senior Staff Member
This will be Beth's 5th year working with the Rotary Summer Literacy Program. For two consecutive summers, Beth worked as a camp counsellor through the Focus on Youth Program at Rotary Summer Literacy. In 2013, Beth was hired back as a Senior Staff Member by the Rotary Club of Hamilton and has continued to be a charismatic member of the RSL team ever since! Beth believes in the Rotary Summer Literacy program because it delivers FREE programming to children in her hometown. She especially enjoys the academic emphasis of the camp's programming, but the athletic and dramatic aspects also interest her immensely. When not working with the Rotary Summer Literacy Program, Beth enjoys hanging out with her friends and family, camping, and playing hockey and floorball! Beth is looking forward to graduation in June of 2016, where the culmination of her studies at Brock University will provide her with a BSc Honours degree in the Biological Sciences & a BEd at the Intermediate/Senior level. Following teacher's college in Hamilton this fall, Beth hopes to end up in HWDSB schools throughout the city, where she can continue to learn alongside those campers she has met over the years.
Want fun facts on Beth? Hmm ...
1. Beth loves to play floorball! She has represented Canada on four occasions at the international level and has attended two world championships in Slovakia and the Czech Republic!
2. Beth has been best friends with Naomi for 6 years.... and guess where they met... RSL!
Want to get to know Beth better? Be sure to register for Rotary Summer Literacy 2015!
Stay tuned for more staff biographies!
Tuesday, 16 June 2015
Get Connected with RSL Staff 2015: Naomi Downer
Naomi Downer: Rotary Summer Literacy Assistance Programer / Senior Staff Member
This will be Naomi's 6th year working with the Rotary Summer Literacy Program. For two consecutive summer's, Naomi worked as a camp counsellor through the Focus on Youth Program at Rotary Summer Literacy. In 2012, Naomi was hired as a Senior Staff Member by the Rotary Club of Hamilton, and has continued to be an energetic asset to the team! Naomi believes in the Rotary Summer Literacy program, as it provides opportunities and adventure for many kids in her hometown. When not working with the Rotary Summer Literacy Program, Naomi enjoys hanging out with her friends and family, hiking, cycling, and climbing! Naomi is looking forward to graduation in December of 2015, where her studies at McMaster University will provide her with a B.A in Communication Studies, and a Minor in History.
Want fun facts on Naomi? Hmm ...
1. Naomi loves to travel! Naomi spent her third year of university studying in England, at the University of Leeds!
2. Naomi is a BIG fan of The Beatles, and collects vinyl records!
Want to get to know Naomi better? Be sure to register for Rotary Summer Literacy 2015!
Stay tuned for more staff biographies!
Get Connected with RSL 2015 Staff: Mr. Blunsdon!
Mr. Robert Blunsdon: Rotary Summer Literacy Program Director
Mr. Blunsdon ('Mr. B' to campers) has been a part of the Rotary Summer Literacy Program for sixteen years! Through his compassion, Mr. Blunsdon's leadership is immeasurable and vital to the structure and success of Rotary Summer Literacy. Teaching grade 3 at Pauline Johnson Elementary School, Mr. Blunsdon is well aware of the requirements and importance of not only practicing, but improving one's literacy skills. When Mr. Blunsdon isn't teaching or hanging out at Rotary Summer Literacy, he spends time working with the Rotary Club of Hamilton on various events and outreach programs. Activity is a key variable for Mr. Blunsdon, staying active by: riding his bike to work, swimming with his wife and kids, playing guitar, and planning Wake-Up Workout for camp each day!
Want fun facts on Mr. B? Hmm...
Mr. B is a HUGE fan of Comic Books AND Neil Diamond!
Want to get to know Mr. B better? Be sure to register for Rotary Summer Literacy 2015!
Register here: http://goo.gl/forms/QZ34KovtUf
Stay tuned for more staff biographies!
Tuesday, 9 June 2015
Introduction: Learning through Literacy
We have already selected books for morning read-aloud! Here is one we are very excited about, Olivia - A Guide to Life by Natalie Shaw. With a basic quest to create life rules to live buy, this book will inspire campers and staff to continue to be their best! Inclusive rules and ideas to share are what make Rotary Summer Literacy an amazing place to be.
Olivia has decided on the following life rules to live by:
1. Be Colourful,
2. Always say the magic words,
3. Don't be afraid to fall down,
4. Be yourself,
5. Dream big, and
6. Be nice!
What rules can we add on to our list? We will find out together starting July 6th, 2015!
Get ready for adventure, challenge, and learning through literacy this summer!
WHAT TO EXPECT: A RSL 2015 PREVIEW
Are YOU ready for Rotary Summer Literacy 2015?
We are full force with registration, planning, and ultimately ensuring that this summer is the BEST summer for our campers, staff, and supporters!
The Perfect Day:
Each day our campers get to take part in individual tasks and group activities, allowing for them to build those infamous summer-camp relationships and memories that last a lifetime! At RSL we believe that books build the foundation for imagination, and it is that imagination from each camper that has lead to our years of success. Though our routine is the solid foundation, we shake things up daily with surprise activities and challenges guaranteed to bring a smile to each campers face!
Daily Schedule:
8:55: Attendance begins in front foyer
9:00 AM: Roll Call and Sing Along
9:10 AM Community Read Aloud
9:30 AM Wake Up Workout
9:40 AM Reading Response
10:30 AM RECESS
10:45 AM Independent Reading (Starters, Juniors, and Seniors)
11:00 AM Differentiated Writing Time
11:30 AM LUNCH
12:00 PM Choose your own Adventure Lunch Activities
12:30 PM Program Options
1:45 PM Cooperative Community Challenges
2:00 PM Closing Read Aloud
2:15 PM Dismissal.
*We do not provide care prior to or following the scheduled hours of 9:00 AM - 2:15 PM.
Sessions and Themes:
RSL will have FOUR themes this year:
1. July 6th - July 10th: The Amazing Rotary Literacy Race!
2. July 13th - July 17th: Dreams Come True
3. July 20th - July 25th: Hero UP!
4. July 27th - July 31st: Camp Rocks
What to bring:
- A lunch (preferably litter-less to be more environmentally friendly!)
- A Summer Hat
- A Water Bottle
- Sunscreen
- Running Shoes
- Snacks
Location:
160 Wentworth St. N
Cathy Wever Elementary School
Registration:
*Remember: Rotary Summer Literacy is FREE!
Space is still available to register, please use our online database by clicking this link: http://goo.gl/forms/QZ34KovtUf
Have a wonderful day, and be sure to e-mail us at rotarysummerlit@gmail.com if you have any questions!
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