Several groups and individuals are working to make sure the summer months can be a time of learning. Woodbury has a summer reading program / summer camp that is doing wonders for local children. Last years’ participants came from a wide variety of backgrounds, and every one of them finished the summer at or above their reading level at the start of the summer, when most children slide backwards a few months on the scale in the summer. This reading gap that results from the summer slide contributes to drop-outs later, as well as children not continuing their education past high school. In this day and time, children need all the help they can get to make it in the world.
Several local churches, civic organizations, and the Cannon County School system have partnered to help this project. Project Transformation is a free summer day camp for children (K-6) to improve their reading and development. A few slots are available however you should sign up soon. You can register your children this Thursday, or next Tuesday or Thursday. Camp Transformation runs from June 4th thru July 26th.
If you want to help read to students or volunteer in other ways, please contact the numbers below. Currently the focus is making sure no spot gets left unused. Please spread the word to your friends, family, and neighbors. It is open to all who will be in grades K-6 this fall. While it is being held in the same building that also houses the Woodbury Methodist Church, it is open to everyone (non-denominational), and the entire community is pulling together to make it happen. Please don’t let any children fall behind. Registration is today, next Tuesday and Thursday from 3 till 6pm at First United Methodist Church at 502 West High Street in Woodbury.
For more information, call 615-563-2135 days, 615-563-4900 evenings.