It’s that wonderful time of year again, when the birds begin to sing and educators, caregivers, and camp leaders start to wonder: what is this summer going to hold? If you’ll be working with Philadelphia kids at an existing summer camp program, we invite you to join the Free Library’s Summer Camp Challenge!

All it takes is 60 minutes of literacy each day.

When you register your existing summer camp program, you’ll receive the Camp Challenge Toolkit filled with a selection of diverse books for read aloud and independent reading, as well as literacy games, activity ideas, and everything you need to make it work. The Free Library will also provide staff training and on-going program support. 

Make the commitment to add 60 minutes of literacy to your camp day, and help Philadelphia kids become strong readers and learners for life.

Register online by April 30, 2022. Space is limited. Sign up today! Limited scholarships are available. To inquire, email summerreading@freelibrary.org

Can’t wait for summer to begin? Each year, the Free Library Summer Camp Challenge team crafts a brand new list of diverse, inspiring, and fun read aloud books along with accompanying activity ideas for camp leaders, educators, caregiver, and families. Check out this year’s selection of Read Aloud titles available in our catalog today!

For more information and resources, visit the Free Library’s Camp Challenge page and explore the Youth Services Summer Hub. To participate in our Online Reading Challenge and Virtual Activity Adventure, with virtual fun and new seasonal sprints for all ages, all-year-round, sign up online.

Wishing you a Wonder-ful Summer from the Free Library!