The College School
An Afternoon of English Language Arts Camp
Campers will continue their exploration of physics and science through a literacy lens. Campers will keep their reading, writing, and critical thinking skills sharp throughout the summer by engaging in a series of literacy workshops throughout the week. Students will engage with authentic texts centered around STEAM topics to build knowledge, grow vocabulary, deepen comprehension, and collaborate with peers in standards-based activities. Students will expand their writing skills through grammar games, short and long writing, and work together to publish a showcase of the exciting Physistry activities from the morning camp! This program is designed for rising 7 and 8 graders.
Students will benefit from individualized instruction in a low student/teacher ratio setting, resulting in increased confidence, motivation, and skills as they prepare to begin their school year.
After care is available with this camp for an additional fee. When registering for this camp, please note whether your camper will need aftercare.
This camp is for rising 7th and 8th graders.
Cost: $200
Payment must be made in full when registering.
August 10 – 14, 2026 12:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Phase‑by‑Phase Breakdown:
Phase 1 (12:35–1:25 PM): Reading Comprehension
- Campers will engage in reading and discussion around authentic texts that are aligned to the Physistry themes of the week. Campers will apply evidence-based reading strategies as they build background knowledge, analyze texts, and engage in summaries and reflections through guided discussion and activities.
Phase 2 (1:30–2:20 PM): Vocabulary, Morphology, and Grammar
- How do we communicate like scientists? Campers will refine written and oral language skills by playing interactive games designed to stretch their vocabulary and writing for clarity, variety, and grammatical accuracy. Campers will write about topics relevant to the activities they performed and created in the morning.
Phase 3 (2:40–3:20 PM): Writing
- Campers will develop strategies for planning, outlining, revising, and publishing their writing for different audiences and genres. They will work through a series of interactive workshops to create a publication reporting on the exciting events and activities of their Physistry camp!
Materials or Notes for Families:
All materials will be provided. Students are welcome to bring a water bottle and snack. Those students enrolled in Physistry in the morning will need to bring a lunch each day.
Cancellation Policy
The College School is committed to providing a high-quality camp experience for all participants. In the event that a camp registration must be canceled, we are able to offer a full refund only if the cancellation request is submitted in writing to tcs-ud@udel.edu at least three weeks prior to the camp’s start date. Requests made less than three weeks before the camp’s start date are not eligible for a refund unless the vacated spot can be filled. If the space is successfully filled, a full refund will be issued. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in ensuring the best experience for all campers.