Urban League of Madison County

Education and Youth Programs

Read & Rise Summer Reading Camp

In partnership with the Madison County Literacy Coalition, Read & Rise gives school-age kids 7-15 a daily dose of remediation and enrichment activities.

Starts Monday, June 8. The registration fee is $25. Contact UL Program Director Jeffery Cottrell at (765) 649-7126 to register or for more information.

About the Program

Campers meet daily Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Urban League.

  • Group Meeting Time (11 to 11:30 a.m.)

    We first provide the children the opportunity to interact with one another.

  • Lunch Time (11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.)

    Then, we set aside time for lunch and additional group interaction.

  • Project Time (1:05 to 3 p.m.)

    Next, the children enter workshop areas where they collaborate on various short-term projects.

  • Group Meeting Time (3:05 to 3:25 p.m.)

    At the end of each day, we provide time for the children to reflect on the day's events.

Program Curriculum

  1. Student Journal for Self-Discovery
  2. Learning from Others
  3. Reading is a Fun Thing to Do!
  4. Literacy Development for Youth
  5. Parent Groups

Program Flyer

Click to download the Read & Rise 2009 flyer below: