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Children gathered together, listening to stories told by event leaders.

During the spring Community Literacy Festival, youngsters enjoyed storytelling sessions.

K-12 Students Get Math, Literacy Jump-Start

Summer Program Offers Small Class Sizes, Standards-Based Curriculum

June 18, 2008 :: No. 282

What:

Students in kindergarten through 12th grade will have the opportunity to learn and grow in a fun and supportive environment at the Summer Literacy and Math Camps sponsored by Cal State Fullerton's Community Learning and Literacy Center on the grounds of the CSUF Irvine Campus.

When:

July 14-25
9 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday

Where:

Cal State Fullerton's Irvine Campus, 7314 Trabuco Road (at San Canyon Road).
From the Santa Ana Freeway, exit at Sand Canyon, head north, then east on Trabuco Road.

Cost:

$400 per student for a two-week camp for registrations received by June 27.
$430 per camper after June 27. Deadline to register is July 3.

Additional:

Students will be placed in classes according to their grade level for the 2008-09 school year to give them a jump-start on the year ahead. Classes will be taught in small group settings by teachers from local school districts and will follow California standards-based curriculum using literature, music, games and food. Math classes will reinforce skills taught in the previous grade. For high school students, literacy and math camps will emphasize preparation for the California High School Exit Exam. Next summer, plans call for expanding the program to include science and writing camps.

Registration:

To register or for more information, go to http://cllc.fullerton.edu/camp, or contact Jenni Carsrud, CSUF Community Learning and Literacy Center, 949-936-1694 or learning@fullerton.edu.

Media Contacts:
JoAnn Carter-Wells, professor of reading and director of the Community Learning and Literacy Center, 949-936-1694 or jcarterwells@fullerton.edu Debra Cano Ramos, Public Affairs, 657-278-4027 or dcanoramos@fullerton.edu