May 1, 2014
Students will ‘feel the learn’ at Brain Camp
Worried your kids will spend the summer playing video games? Fight the drain on their academic skills by signing them up for Brain Camps at the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County. Camps are part of the Library’s Summer Learning program. They are free, fun and offered at the Main Library and all branches. Registration begins May 1 for all Brain Camps. Call 513-369-3121 or visit www.cincinnatilibrary.org/summerlearn/braincamps. Group size is limited for individual attention, so register early.
Week-Long Brain Camps at the Main Library
Camps are held at the Main Library, 800 Vine St., Monday through Friday, 1 p.m.-4 p.m., in the William Hueneke Homework Center. During these camps, students will enjoy books, group lessons, computer activities, outdoor play, and crafts. Afterwards, students in grades kingergarten-12 are invited to the Homework Center from 4 p.m.-6 p.m. for individual reading and math skill-building assistance. Brain Camp themes, targeted grade levels, and dates are:
· June 2-6: Baseball & Our Hometown Reds (Grades 1-5)
· June 9-13: The Great Book Adventure (Grades 1-2)
· June 16-20: World Cup & Brazil (Grades 3-5)
· July 7-11: Wonders of the World (Grades 3-5)
· July 14-18: World’s Fair: Inventions (Grades 4-8)
· July 21-25: Grosser than Gross Science (Grades 3-5)
· July 28-Aug. 1: Time Travel (Grades 6-8)
· Aug. 4-8: Hawaiian Hullabaloo (Grades 1-5)
Week-Long Brain Camps at branches
Free, week-long Brain Camps with the theme “The World of Wonders” are being held at select Library branches. Activities include stories, games, science experiments and themed crafts. Camps are for students in grades 1-5 and run Monday through Friday, 1 p.m.-4 p.m. unless otherwise noted.
· June 9-13: Cheviot, Forest Park and Monfort Heights branches
· June 16-20: North Central, Norwood and Oakley branches
· June 23-27: Madisonville and Sharonville branches
· July 7-11: Avondale, Corryville and Walnut Hills
· July 14-18: Covedale, Groesbeck and West End branches
· July 21-25: Pleasant Ridge, Price Hill and College Hill branches (College Hill location meets 2 p.m.-5 p.m.)
· July 28- Aug. 1: Northside, Westwood and Bond Hill branches
One-day mini Brain Camps at branches
Free, day-long Brain Camps with the theme “Grosser than Gross” are targeted for grades 1-4 and are held at select branches on the dates listed from 1 p.m.-4 p.m., unless otherwise noted. Activities include icky, creepy, slimy and just plain gross science projects for a day filled with disgusting fun!
· June 16: Delhi Township Branch
· June 17: St. Bernard Branch
· June 18: Elmwood Place Branch
· June 19: Miami Township Branch
· June 23: Anderson Township Branch
· June 24: Blue Ash Branch
· June 25: Green Township Branch
· June 27: Hyde Park Branch
· June 30: Madeira Branch
· July 1: Symmes Township Branch
· July 3: Harrison Branch
· July 7: Deer Park Branch (Deer Park location meets 1:45-4:45 p.m.)
· July 9: Wyoming Branch
· July 14: Clifton Branch
· July 15: Mt. Washington Branch
· July 16: Mt. Healthy Branch
· July 18: Mariemont Branch
· July 21: Greenhills Branch
· July 22: Reading Branch
· July 23: Loveland Branch
Thanks to the many sponsors who make Summer Learning Brain Camp possible: Duke Energy, The Kroger Co., Newman's Own Foundation, Western & Southern Financial Group, Wing Eyecare, The Library Foundation, the Friends of the Public Library, The Anderson Township Library Association, The Enquirer, Cincinnati Family Magazine, Cincy Magazine, Hulafrog, Read On!, and WMKV/WLHS The Maple Knoll Radio Network
About Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County: The Public Library is one of the oldest, largest, and busiest libraries in the United States, serving a population of over 800,000 with a collection of more than 9 million items. In support of its mission of connecting people with the world of ideas and information, the Library also offers a wide variety of services and more than 20,000 free programs each year.
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