July 21, 2017 -- Thirty students in the District's EL (English Learner) program are enjoying reading groups, writing projects and fun Cleveland field trips at the EL Reading Counts Summer Camp.

As evidenced in the camp's name, reading is a huge focus for the students, who participate in collaborative writing and reading projects and Lexia activities. The goal for the middle school students is to complete at least one book on the summer reading requirements list. The group also does art projects and takes field trips once a week to places like the Cleveland Art Museum, Cain Park, the beach, the movies and mini golf. 

"This camp embraces and supports our EL students by combining education, compassion, and collaboration. I have to say that so far, it has been fun and our students are smiling!" said EL teacher Wendy Craven.

On the first day, campers made personalized folders and nicknames based on their personalities, and played icebreaker games.

The camp at Noble Elementary runs 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.

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