Anderson's offers summer literary camps for grades k-12
New summer camp/literary opportunities for students entering kindergarten through 12th grades are being offered by Anderson's Bookshops. The popular Camp Divergent and Camp Teen All-Access return, while camp opportunities are expanding to younger readers. All camp sessions are five days.
Camp Divergent's impetus is the popular Divergent young adult series of books by Veronica Roth, which have sold more than 10 million copies. Campers will be immersed in the pages of "Divergent" (2011), "Insurgent" (2012), and "Allegiant" (2013).
Designed for students going into sixth through 12th grades, Camp Divergent will focus on one the trilogy's five "factions" each day and activities will highlight related traits, bringing the books to life. Activities will include carillon climbing, author visits, penny whistle playing, lie detector tests, scavenger hunts, and a choosing ceremony on the last day.
The camp will meet 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. the week of July 18 at Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St., Naperville.
Camp Teen All-Access will feature a different genre of young adult fiction each day with targeted activities. The camp is for teen readers who want to get to know other teen readers and share their love of books. Activities include a live-action game of Clue, author visits, and literary crafts and games based on some of campers' favorite books.
Camp Teen All-Access will meet 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday to Friday, June 27 to July 1, at North Central College, and again the week of Aug. 8 at Naper Settlement.
For middle-grade readers, Anderson's offers three more camps: The Camp That Shall Not be Named, Camp Read It! Play It! and Camp Mad Scientist.
The Camp That Shall Not Be Named is designed for students going into fifth to 12th grades who are readers of You Know What and loathers of You Know Who. The program is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. the week of Aug. 1 at Community Christian Church, 1635 Emerson Lane, Naperville. Days are based on the different houses and classes offered at a certain school of witchcraft and wizardry. Activities include a sorting hat ceremony, potions class and herbology.
Camp Read It! Play It! is for readers entering grades four to six who just love to be active. This camp runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. the week of June 13 at Wheatland Athletic Association, 5323 Liberty St., Aurora. Days are based on different sports books written by favorite authors. Activities include designing your own game, sporty crafts, and cool snacks.
Students entering grades four to six also can explore and experiment with science fun at Camp Mad Scientist. The camp will meet 9 a.m. to noon or 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, July 18 to 22, at Anderson's Bookfair Co., 520 Exchange Court, Aurora. Campers will receive white lab coats. It's hands-on fun with lessons to learn the magic of science.
Then for young readers, two additional camps are available: If You Give a Kid a Camp for children entering kindergarten through second grade, and Camp Magic Tree House, for students entering grades two to four.
If You Give a Kid a Camp runs the week of June 6 and offers a morning session or an afternoon session at North Central College in Naperville. Campers will get into some of the same silly antics as the animal friends featured in the If You Give series by Laura Numeroff. Activities include coloring, dessert decorating, crafting, singing and games.
Camp Magic Tree House is for curious readers who are ready for the next adventure. The camp will be offered the weeks of June 20 and July 11 at Community Christian Church, 1635 Emerson Lane, Naperville. An extra week of Camp Magic Tree House will be conducted from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. the week of Aug. 8 at Anderson's Bookfair Company, 520 Exchange Court, Aurora. Each day is based on a different title from some of Jack and Annie's many adventures. Activities will include crafting, gaming and exploring.
To participate in any of the camps, visit andersonsbookshop.com/2016summercamps, print the registration form and return it to Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. For questions, inquire at andersonssummercamps@gmail.com or call (630) 820-0089.