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A unique literacy camp is being offered this summer by the public and Catholic school divisions, using a program set by Frontier College.

The camp is free, open to Grades 1 to 6. (Even the snacks are free!)

The camps will run at McKitrick, Holy Family, St. Mary and Battleford Central Schools July 29 to Aug. 15.

Activities will include crafts, reading, songs, writing, games and more.

In addition, $8-10,000 worth of books and materials are provided free of charge.

Registration forms are available at your child's school. Early registration is due by June 25, and spaces are limited.

The objectives of Frontier College Summer Literacy Camps are to:

encourage a love of reading

prevent summer learning loss

build community partnerships

increase community capacity

"Summer learning loss" refers to a decline in student performance between the end of one school year and the beginning of the next. This loss is most prevalent among students whose lives outside of school do not include regular access to learning and literacy support.

The Frontier College says school provides a routine in children's lives that allows them to learn, study and think, however summer vacation interrupts this routine, so it is important for families to encourage their children's reading and learning over the summer. There are many reasons why this vital support is not always available in the home, including that parents may struggle with literacy themselves. This is why the Frontier College Summer Literacy Camps focus on literacy, numeracy, writing and storytelling skills, as well as supporting traditional learning in the community; by making learning fun, camps empower children to learn and grow over the summer months so that they can return to school in September ready to learn.