Article described a program in which children could involve themselves in activities of their choosing. (Author/RK)

Describes a class project designed to bridge the learning gap between June and September by creating a bag full of summer learning activities. (SB)

The year 2000 marks the 30th anniversary of statewide summer library programs in Wisconsin and the 25th anniversary of program coordination by the Division for Libraries, Technology, and Community Learning. The theme of the Wisconsin Summer Library Program for the year 2000 is "Ticket to Tomorrow." This manual contains suggestions for…

Describes a three-week summer course on humor for gifted high school students. Outlines 10 reasons for studying humor and describes the development of the course and activities during each of the three weeks. (DB)

Article described Project "Turn-On," which took place at the Cloisters in New York City, designed to introduce children and teachers in District 6 in upper Manhattan to the beautiful and unusual "neighborhood" museum that became the focal point for active learning in many areas. (Author/RK)

Since 1982 migrant children in grades K-8 have participated in a McLean County (Illinois) summer program of academic instruction and recreation aimed at instilling a love for learning and a desire to grow academically. The program is administered by the state compensatory section during June, July, and August with a student/teacher ratio of 8 to…

A letter to parents, from an English department chairman, suggesting leisure reading and language activities for high school students and their families. (SJL)

Three reproducible calendars for June, July, and August, accompanied by a list of activities that reinforce skills students have developed in school are presented. There are separate activities for primary and intermediate level students as well as suggestions for expanding activities . (JM)

Describes a young adult summer reading game which is offered in three age-level versions from grades 1 through 12 at Enoch Pratt Free Library (Maryland). Benefits of young adult reading games in public libraries, game rules and sample questions, and the game finale visit to Walters Art Gallery are highlighted. (EJS)

This article describes several trans-disciplinary summer institute designs and the general content of two teacher inservice education courses which have been established through the Environmental Studies Institute (ESI) of Syracuse University. Five activities for use in inservice workshops are identified and described. (BT)

This curriculum project provides insight into the transformation processes in which the nations of Hungary and Poland have been participating, from approximately 1979-2002. A major focus of the project is to organize a set of information that teachers and students can analyze and understand the Hungarian and Polish quality of life during the…

Discusses various program activities at New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) camps, including environmental workshops which foster exploration, discovery, and skill development. Highlights recreational and evening activities for the one-week camping experience for 12 to 17 year olds. (JN)

A dozen TV-related activities are suggested for parents for use with their children during summer vacation, to reinforce skills in reading, writing, listening, planning, and following directions. (Author/SJL)

This manual presents a summer reading program for children. It was prepared to help Oklahoma public libraries plan activities that will enhance and enrich library services to all children. The ideas presented are designed to be flexible and can be expanded and adapted to suit library patrons' needs. The target audience for the Summer Reading…

In a summer program in New Hampshire's White Mountains, teachers and interns come to know first-hand the fears that strike at unsuccessful students. (Editor)