The Brillion Library hosted its first annual day camp the week of July 20-23rd. 19 youth in grades 3-6 participated in this event that took place during the afternoons. Youth participated in a variety of activities including a writing seminar led by Chris Havel of the Brillion News, a scrapbooking session taught by Heather Ponschock, Wii gaming, poetry reading, creating art and other group activities.
Scrapbooking seemed to be the most popular activity with the writer's workshop second. Youth enjoyed water balloon games and did a wonderful job reading poetry. Wii gaming was going well until the speakers on the system decided not to work and it is pretty hard to do guitar hero without sound. Oh well that is just one of the pitfalls of technology.
Campers in attendance decided that they would like to attend camp again and so the Brillion Library is already planning next summer's camp. Water is the focus of the 2010 summer reading program with "Make a Splash" as the theme. We are already thinking of some great activities and sessions to put into our camp. if you have any great ideas, let us know.
In 2010, the library is trying to focus on activities for the 'tween" group that will bring them into the library and help these youth continue to develop their reading skills. The success of the Day Camp, has given us at least one idea to follow in 2010. Let me know if you have any other great ideas to try.
