Camp ROCK - in its fifth year and with 85 students in grades K thru 5 involved this month - has again provided Union City Schools young people in need with extra instruction in reading and math, as well as teaching life lessons, responsibilities and positive character traits. Students also get direction with several lasting social skills, including responsibility, integrity, respect and caring.
Two students from Union City Middle School who previously participated in the camp are also helping out, as are a number of community volunteers. More academic and physical exercises follow in the afternoon until dismissal at 2 p.
They also get specialized attention from teachers at the same time as we have a teacher-to-student ratio of just a little over eight-to-one. Participating students take an assessment test at the beginning of the program, then are given that same test on the second-to-last day of the month-long classes.
If adequate progress is shown in that follow-up assessment, kids are rewarded with a trip to the waterpark on the last day. The test is given again on Aug. We have a big time, and by big time, I mean we incorporate continued learning with fun activities.
The kids love it. The teachers love it.
