Story Spark Camp

Yes, the program is set up for participants to attend the entire summer. At this time, we are only offering registration for the full program.

Late Pick Up Policy: Pick up is promptly at 3:00 pm. Parents picking up after 3:15 pm will be charged $5 for every 15 minutes thereafter which must be paid upon pick up in the office. 

No, there is a faith component during the day called TAG (Talk About God). This time is designed for children to explore faith using stories from the Bible as the anchor. 

The summer program is designed to support children in mind, body, and spirit, emphasizing literacy. Each day, children will get to read with community volunteers, participate in creative art and movement activities, and more. Our program is facilitated by young adults and community members who are passionate about supporting youth. We use curriculum from Project Transformation, which emphasizes diversity, literacy, social emotional skills, and leadership development. 

Children are encouraged to bring reusable water bottles (with name) and sunscreen. Please do not send your child to camp with electronics, as there won’t be free time to use them.  

The camp is run by young adults and community volunteers, who all go through state background checks and training to ensure the safety of your children.  

At Story Spark Camp we are using Project Transformation curriculum (a nationally recognized program) to ensure a fun summer for everyone! Salem United Methodist Church has purchased the Project Transformation curriculum for children grades 1-5. The curriculum focuses on enriching mind and body with an emphasis on literacy. Each day, children read one-on-one with community volunteers and participate in activity-based literacy intervention. Children also participate in daily enrichment activities including recreational play and exercise, creative arts, and interaction with our young adults and community volunteers, who inspire and encourage youth daily to make responsible, sound decisions. Click here to learn more about Project Transformation curriculum.

Through generous support from our church community and grants, we can offer a low-cost, quality program for children in our community. If you would like to support the program, you can add a donation to your registration.