Summer Camps (Ages 7-9)

During camps that typically run between 9:30am till 3:30pm for five days during school holidays, children learn how to
write stories, essays, and poems in a fun setting. These camps are perfect both for students already learning the
Lekha way and for those who are new. For samples of work created by students of past camps please see Fun at
Lekha Camp. See below for details about our summer camps for students entering second grade, third grade, and
fourth grade.

Summer Camps:

Lekha Publishers will run eight week-long camps during the months of June, July, and August to coincide with the
summer holidays. Four of these camps cater to children entering second, third, and fourth. For camps catering to older
children, please see Summer Camps for ages 9 +

During the week, children will learn the basics of writing through fun and games. A typical day at the camp starts with a
language warm-up session at 9:30 AM. As the day progresses they would take part in word walkarounds, write, edit,
and type. The day ends at 3:30 PM.

To register you may either call Jyoti at 408-439-0422 or click the Paypal button.

Writing Basics:        July 2nd through 6th (no class on July 4th)

Proper punctuation, grammar, and composition will be taught through fun and play. Participants will read from
age-relevant literature and will enjoy writing. They will spend an hour on a laptop each day entering in all that they
write. By the end of the week you will see a collection of their writings from various genre.

A typical day at the camp starts with a language warm-up session at 9:00 AM. As the day progresses they would take
part in word walkarounds, write, tell stories, edit, and type. The day ends at 4:30 PM

Write a Story:      July 23rd through 27th

During the week, children will learn the basics of writing through fun and games. Proper punctuation, grammar, and
composition will be taught through fun and play. Children will read stories from various genre and will start writing a
short story, which they will then format on a laptop using Microsoft Word or Publisher. By the end of the week they will
have completed the first draft of a story in a genre and format of their choice.

A typical day at the camp starts with a language warm-up session at 9:30 AM. As the day progresses they would take
part in word walkarounds, write, tell stories, edit, and type. The day ends at 3:30 PM.

Poetry and Screenplay:         August 6th through 10th

Children will learn the basics of poetry and screenplay through games that will spark their creativity. They will read
and write poems and short skits everyday. Laptops will be provided for them to format their work. By the end of the
week they will a collection of poems and a screenplay in a genre and format of their choice.

A typical day at the camp starts with a language warm-up session at 9:30 AM. As the day progresses they would take
part in word walkarounds, write, tell stories, edit, and type. The day ends at 3:30 PM .

Create A book:        August 13th through 17th.

During this week children will learn the ropes of publishing. They will create a book using their pre-written work. By
the end of the week they will have five copies of a roughly bound book.

A typical day at the camp starts with a language warm-up session at 9:30 AM. As the day progresses they would take
part in word walkarounds, edit, discuss, tell stories, recite poems, act out skits, and type. The day ends at 3:30 PM .

*Note: No marketing will be done for these books, though some may be published on this
website.

To pay for more than one week click this paypal button

Camp Location: 4204 Latimer Avenue     see map
           San Jose, CA 95130
Spring Camp Dates:
Camp A:        April 9th -13th
Camp B:        April 16th - 23rd.

Camp Timings:   9:30 AM - 3:30 PM (except on July 4th weekend 9-4:30);

Camp fees:       $250.00 for first time participants.
                 $225.00 for siblings
                 $200.00 for students of Lekha school of Creative Writing and their siblings.
Before and After School childcare: 8:00AM to 9:30 AM
                           and 3:30 PM till 5:00 PM at $5:00/hour.

To Register see registration, or call Jyoti at (408) 439-0422.