Are you looking for ways to keep your kids engaged during the summer months?
Do your kids want to meet new friends and have fun based on a whimsical fantasy adventure book?
Then, let's have some summer reading fun with The Wizard of Oz this June!
It’s summer.
In theory, that means that I am leisurely sipping lemonade by the pool while the kids play together in a happy bliss-filled world.
In reality, it means I’m negotiating another remote-control hostage situation and using my not-so-inside-voice to threaten the next person who leaves their dirty dishes/clothes/half-eaten sandwich on the living room couch.
I need a way to survive the summer, and your typical summer reading program isn’t going to cut it. I need real solutions.
Now, don’t get me wrong. I dig the idea of a summer reading program.
In fact, for years, I planned it out. I would print out reading logs and tell the kids to read for at least 30 minutes each day.
It sounded quaint.
It sounded doable.
It sounded like a plan.
And, it was all three of those. The problem is that there’s only so much motivation to be had from a free pizza or a certificate from the library. We needed a better plan — a plan that would inspire us and get our summer mojo back.
So how can you survive the summer without going stir-crazy?
Well, the easy answer is add some fun!
I created Literary Adventures for Kids with the sole purpose of inspiring kids to read by creating a fun and engaging atmosphere around literature.
And, what better place to start than during those summer months when boredom sets in and kids need something to capture their attention?
Engage Your Kids During The Summer With Great Literature at ...
Join us on a whirlwind adventure through a magical land where friendships are tested, courage is discovered, and ruby slippers just might hold the key home!
This summer, we’re following the yellow brick road into the unforgettable world of The Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum—a story packed with heart, humor, and just the right touch of enchantment.
Keep your kids smiling with fascinating rabbit trails, engaging literature, and hands-on projects we like to call magic dust.
Check out the fun!
May 19-21 (11:00 CDT), Kickoff: Let's start off with a bang! We'll meet live each day and get to know our new book for the summer! We'll have fun with poetry, art and music, and we'll introduce ourselves to the characters of Oz!
May 22-May 28 Week 1: We start our book club! You will receive a plan for the week in our private community. Use it the way it's set up or make it work for you and your family. The week will include reading, copywork, vocabulary, fun rabbit trails, and we will finish up using our imaginations in our sketching journals.
May 29 (12:00 pm CDT), First Live Book Club: Today, we'll meet up to discuss the book. We'll start with a few visualizations using Baum's descriptions. We'll talk about the book so far and brainstorm our writing promect!
May 30 - June 4, Week 2: Log in to the community for this week's plan! This week will include reading, copywork, vocabulary, fun rabbit trails. We'll finish up by sketching more characters and more fun activiites.
June 5 (12:00 pm CDT), Second Live Book Club: Let's talk about what happened in our reading this week, add a few more sketches, and learn more about Oz.
June 6-11, Week 3: When you log in to the community for this week's plan, you will find: reading, copywork, vocabulary, fun rabbit trails. We'll finish up by playing some fun games.
June 12 (12:00 pm CDT), Third Live Book Club: Let's talk about what happened in our reading this week, add more sketches, and get started on our final writing project.
June 13-18, Week 4: Log in to the community and discover what's up for the last week of our summer camp! This week will include reading, copywork, vocabulary, fun rabbit trails! And this week, we'll really dig into our writing project, sketch and create some hands-on fun.
June 19 (12:00 pm CDT), Party School!: Every online book club must end with a PARTY SCHOOL!! That's right, we'll meet via Zoom to celebrate with food, decorations, and some more activities! We'll talk about the book - what we loved and what we hated! We'll finish up our ?? and say goodbye to our friends, Dorothy, and her friends... at least until we start reading the next book!
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Confused about what is in Literary
Adventures for Kids Online Book Clubs?
Let's look at what makes up every online book club:
Rabbit Trails
In our book clubs, we go on rabbit trails of discovery. We hop off the traditional roads of literature studies and meander down paths about science, culture, history, biographies, poetry, music and more.
We take deep dives into some of the subjects touched on in the book and broaden our minds with new adventures -- all while building better reading comprehension.
Magic Dust
In every book club, we bring literature to life by sprinkling a bit of magic dust along the way.
These hands-on projects will take us into the book through science, art, games and more. Students make connections to the literature by touching, seeing, feeling and becoming a part of the book through the activities.
Language Arts
Just because we're having fun doesn't mean we leave out the grammar, vocabulary and writing.
In all of our online book clubs, we include spelling, vocabulary, copywork, dictation and grammar concepts.
We also discuss literary elements found in the book and use our new knowledge for a writing project at the end of the book club.
It's like sneaking the vegetables in the mac and cheese!
Party School!
The pinnacle of the Online Book Club experience is the Party School!
At the end of each literature study, we celebrate the book with a party. Invite friends or family over for food and fun! All the ideas for food, decorations, and activities are included.
❓Frequently Asked Questions
When does the camp start and finish?
The kickoff will be on May 19-21 and the last live book club will be on June 19.
What ages of children is the book club for?
This book has topics that would appeal to upper elementary through high school.
What supplies will we need?
You will need the book, The Wizard of Oz. You may also want a notebook for notes and vocabulary. The project supply list is provided at the beginning of the course. You may choose which projects you will want to do.
When does the course start and finish?
This is a self-paced course. There are no starting or ending dates. Feel free to use at your leisure.
How long do I have access to the course?
After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own for the lifetime of Hide The Chocolate's Literary Adventures for Kids.
How long should this book club take my child?
The book club is set up on a lesson by lesson basis. It can take as much or as little time as you and your child feel you want to spend. That said, each day should take from 30 minutes to an hour. However, I recommend you choose which projects will be a good fit for your child and not feel obligated to complete all lessons.
Can my child work through this independently?
Yes, this course is designed for children to complete mostly independently. However, parents should be available to help with projects and grade assignments. I recommend parents review the course before their children begin.
Can this be used for more than one child or as a family summer camp?
Absolutely! We are a homeschooling family, and we encourage all our children to participate in book clubs. Often we will read the book together as a family read-aloud and then work through the rabbit trails and magic dust together.
Will the teacher provide any feedback to the child on their writing projects?
We provide students with the opportunity to share their Writing Projects with us. If they choose to share, we will provide feedback in the form of critiques and encouragement. Some of our students use this option frequently, while others choose to submit their assignments to the parents.
What if I am unhappy with the summer camp course?
We understand that not every book or course is the perfect fit. Due to the digital nature of this product, we are limited in how long we can offer a refund. If you don't find that the course fits for your family, please let us know within 5 days of purchase for a full refund. After that time, we will not be able to offer a full refund.
What if I have questions or need help?
You can contact me at [email protected] and I will answer you as soon as possible.
Meet the Creator of Literary Adventures for Kids and your Summer Camp Counselor,
Dachelle McVey
Dachelle is a former traditional teacher turned homeschool mom. She has a passion for literature and for adding adventure to her homeschool. She has started several book clubs in her community with the idea that each book club should be a celebration of literature.
At Literary Adventures for Kids she takes those experiences and uses them to create online book clubs that add that little bit of magic to your children's education.
“Education should be a living, breathing, tangible thing.”
