Turn Break into a Breakthrough!

Scholastic Writing Future Contest Preparation Summer Camp – (Grades 4–6)

Instructor: Eden

Grades 4-6

Class time: 9:30 AM-12 PM

Flexible registration: sign up for one or more weeks! Each week features unique books.

In this camp, students in grades 4–6 will explore reading and writing in a fun and creative way! They will read engaging books, talk about stories, and try out many types of writing.

Schedule

Book Fun & Academic Writing

• Discuss the assigned book: story, characters, themes, and writing style

• Participate in fun group and individual activities to practice writing clearly and thoughtfully

Break – Short Rest and Refresh

Creative Writing

• Explore different creative writing forms: short stories, poetry, and personal essays

• Learn to use vivid language, experiment with different sentence styles, and edit your own writing

• By the end of the camp, each student will have completed at least two pieces in each type of writing

Why Join This Camp?

• Combines reading fun with creative expression

• Builds both thinking skills and imagination

• Gives students the chance to try many kinds of writing in a supportive and encouraging environment

Week1: 6/8–6/12 - The Secret Garden (by Frances Hodgson Burnett)

Week 2: 6/15–6/19 - Island of the Blue Dolphins (by Scott O’Dell)

Week3: 6/22–6/26 - The Bridge Home (by Padma Venkatraman)

Week4: 6/29–7/3 - From the Mixed Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler (by E.L. Konigsburg)

Week 5: 7/13–7/17 - My Side of the Mountain (by Jean Craighead George)

Week6: 7/20–7/24 - The Giver (by Lois Lowry)

Week 7: 7/27–7/31 - Bridge to Terabithia (by Katherine Paterson)

Week 8: 8/3–8/7 - Troublemaker (by John Cho)

Please request the registration form at enrichmindskaty@gmail.com, 832-5298379 or Wechat (jingzhang812)

Scholastic Writing Contest Preparation Summer Camp – (Grades 7–12)

Instructor: Eden

Grades 7-12

Class time: 1 PM-3:30 PM

Flexible registration: sign up for one or more weeks! Each week covers different topic, with similar content offered in Sessions A and B.

In this camp, students will prepare for the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards by exploring a different type of writing each week. Students will learn how to develop ideas, write with stronger voice and style, and create polished pieces that are ready to submit to the competition.

Schedule

Writing Workshop

• Study examples from a Scholastic-winning piece or mentor text

• Learn the features of the week’s writing genre

• Discuss ideas, structure, theme, and effective language

• Brainstorm and plan an original piece

Break – Short Rest and Refresh

Drafting & Revision

• Write the first draft during class

• Receive step-by-step guidance and individual feedback

• Revise for stronger details, organization, and word choice

• Edit grammar, sentence variety, and clarity

• Practice peer-review and workshop techniques

Session A

Week 1: 6/8–6/12：Poetry (Long and short form)

Week 2: 6/15–6/19：Fiction（Short Story, Flash Fiction）

Week 3: 6/22–6/26：Analysis Essay

Week 4: 6/29–7/3：Personal Essay & Memoir

Session B

Week 1: 7/13–7/17：Critical Essay

Week 2: 7/20–7/24：Analysis Essay

Week 3: 7/27–7/31：Personal Essay & Memoir

Week 4: 8/3–8/7：Fiction（Short Story, Flash Fiction）

Please request the registration form at enrichmindskaty@gmail.com, 832-5298379 or Wechat (jingzhang812)

Geometry Bootcamp

Get ready to master Geometry! 📐 This 2-week intensive bootcamp covers the entire curriculum to help students boost their confidence and excel.

Instructor: Clements High School

Geometry Advance and Alegerbra2 Advance Math teacher

Grade: 7-9

Prerequisite: Students need to finish Algebra 1 KAP or similar level

Time: 10 AM - 12 PM

Week 1: 6/8 - 6/12

Week 2: 6/15 - 6/19

Please request the registration form at enrichmindskaty@gmail.com, 832-5298379 or Wechat (jingzhang812)

Algebra 1

This is a 2-week intensive bootcamp! Please note that students must register for both weeks to participate. Based on individual progress, any unfinished topics will transition into regular weekly classes during the Fall semester.

Instructor: Clements High School

Geometry Advance and Alegerbra2 Advance Math teacher

Grade: 5-7

Prerequisite: Students need to finish Pre-Algebra or similar level

Time: 1 PM - 3 PM

Week 1: 6/8 - 6/12

Week 2: 6/15 - 6/19

Please request the registration form at enrichmindskaty@gmail.com, 832-5298379 or Wechat (jingzhang812)