What is camp Read-a-Lot?
What is camp Read-a-Lot?
WELCOME TO CAMP READ-A-LOT! Your students will love learning in a camp-themed environment that integrates literacy learning into all subject areas!
What do you read while camping?
15 Books to Read Around the Campfire
- The Call of the Wild. by Jack London.
- Into the Wild. by Jon Krakauer.
- In the Woods. by Tana French.
- Wild. by Cheryl Strayed.
- Night of the Grizzlies. by Jack Olsen.
- Deliverance. by James Dickey.
- The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon. by Stephen King.
- Descent. by Tim Johnston.
How do you turn a tent into a desk?
Individual Desk Tents
- Purchase $1 table cloths from the dollar store.
- Tape a 3-ring binder (rings up) to the desk top.
- Drape the table cloth over the binder and desk.
- Students sit under their desks while in their “tents”. (This will be a HUGE hit!)
What camping can teach us?
Here are 9 lessons that summer camp taught me:
- Self-Confidence. At camp, you’re encouraged to try new things, and are often rewarded for doing so.
- Respect. Summer camp teaches you how to be respectful of others, your environment, and yourself.
- Teamwork.
- Gratitude.
- Responsibility.
- Resiliency.
- Leadership Skills.
- Independence.
Would you rather questions about camping?
Would you ever go tent camping alone or would you rather go with a group? Would you rather go camping with your friends or your family? Would you rather eat smores or trail mix for dessert? Would you rather take a long hike without hills, or a short climb?
What are some camping activities?
Camping Activities – Enjoying the Night
- Make shadow puppets.
- Go for a nighttime walk.
- Play flashlight tag.
- Play hide and seek in the dark.
- Go for a midnight swim.
- Study the stars.
- Shoot off fireworks.
- Release sky lanterns.
What are benefits of camping?
Seven health benefits of camping
- Peace and Quiet. Unplug and enjoy the simplicity of nature.
- More Exercise. Camping requires more physical exercise to gather, prepare and store food, get around a campsite and manage your shelter effectively.
- Reduced Stress.
- Better relationships.
- Improved memory.
- Better sleep.
- Vitamin D boost.
What values can you learn from camping?
Take a look at this list of 12 invaluable life lessons your child will learn from camping.
- Environmental Conservation and Protection.
- Self-Sufficiency and Survival Skills.
- Cooperation.
- Courage and Facing Fears.
- Simplicity.
- Value of Hard Work.
- Problem Solving.
- Appreciation of Nature.
How do you make a tent out of Popsicle sticks?
* First grab three popsicle sticks {three per camping tent craft} and glue them together to look like a triangle. * Set aside to let it dry completely. Repeat. * While those are drying, grab your cardstock and cut a triangular shape that will be placed within the popsicle stick design and be the “fabric” of the tent.