Wednesday, July 25, 2007

All Aboard for Impact's Reading Camp!
Chevone McKinney came to Impact with a dream. That dream was shared by some others who were willing to support that dream. Thus, the Lit Up Reading program was begun at Impact, helping kids learn to enjoy reading. Below is a recent report on this summer's activities.


"Chug-a Chug-a Chug-a Choo- Choo," could be heard throughout Impact's Educational building during the last two weeks of June as Impact had it's first ever All Aboard the Reading Express Reading Camp. This reading camp was specifically designed for kindergartners through second graders to be entertained and enchanted by the world of literature. This camp was an interactive treat for children to use all of their five senses as their love of books was brought to life by the incoming church groups. Each day thirty children arrived to the train depot station as they began their experience by singing church songs, being hugged and loved by big buddies, and were informed of the day's activity by the train conductor. Impact's Summer Interns lead the opening and closing ceremonies and actively participated in the train route activities. Children were exposed the world of Dr.Seuss's, the world of author Mo Williams, and the world of Curious George. Each Thursday the children went on field trips that complimented their experience during the week which were: The Houston Children's Museum and The Houston Zoo. We thank BYKOTA and Crossroads Church for enriching our children's lives through literacy and opening Impact's children hearts to the world of books. Impact had such a great time exploring the world of books and cannot wait for Reading Camp Next Year. If your church group would like to come and participate, please contact Impact's Children's Literacy Ministry, at 713-426-6593. -Chevone

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