Camp Westmark: Ready Readers
Calling early learners across Greater LA! Come for a fun-filled, one-of-a-kind Grades K–2 summer program that blends classic camp favorites with innovative learning opportunities to boost reading readiness. It's a perfect choice for little ones just starting or settling into elementary school!
Offering a rotating schedule of hands-on activities—from arts and crafts and field games to drama, karate, science, Waterslide Wednesdays, and more—Camp Westmark: Ready Readers dedicates time each day for early literacy development and social-emotional learning (SEL). Campers will enjoy indoor/outdoor adventures with friendly, supportive counselors, plus lively language enrichment with expertly trained faculty who understand how young brains learn best.
Read more about this exciting new program below, and don't miss details about optional aftercare. For families with older children and teens, check out our flagship Summer Smarts academic program for Grades 2–8; and a set of newly developed Upper School Programs for high schoolers.
Details
Rising Grades K–2
5 weeks
June 15–July 17 (except June 19 and July 3)
Camp: 8:30 am–3:00 pm
Optional Aftercare: 3:00–4:30 pm
If you have any questions, we are happy to hear from you! Email us today.
Tuition
Don't delay—enjoy discounted tuition by enrolling before 11:59 pm on Monday, March 16!
Early Bird:
$625 for each five-day week
$500 for each four-day week
Regular:
$675 for each five-day week
$540 for each four-day week
Optional Aftercare:
$20 for each day
A non-refundable deposit of $400 is due upon registration.
Eligibility
Open to young learners from any school who are preparing to enter Kindergarten, Grade 1, and Grade 2 in fall of 2026.
Purposeful Play and Reading Readiness
Make Art and Music
Campers will draw, paint, sculpt, sing songs, and act out stories—fostering creativity and self-expression.
Move and Thrive
Campers will try out soccer, basketball, gaga, martial arts, yoga, and dance—promoting coordination, collaboration, and healthy habits.
Imagine and Build
Campers will enjoy building blocks, bubbles, water and sand tables, make-believe, and more—engaging the senses and practicing problem-solving.
Observe and Experiment
Campers will become young scientists as they tackle supercool STEM challenges—such as engineering marshmallow and toothpick towers, s'mores solar ovens, and parachute gravity tests-—sparking curiosity and cause-and-effect thinking.
Feel Confident and Connected
Campers will tap into their feelings through SEL exercises and real-world practice—developing empathy, confidence, and connected with oneself and others.
Rev Up for Reading Readiness
Campers will be guided through multisensory activities grounded in early childhood neuroscience and structured literacy principles to strengthen foundational reading skills. Assessments will include formal, research-backed literacy screeners to help identify and support our “ready readers.”
Optional Aftercare
For families who need extra time for pick-up, Camp Westmark: Ready Readers offers optional aftercare until 4:30 pm. A perfect time for extra supervised playtime with peers and counselors!
An additional fee of $20 per day applies. Families who do not pre-register will be billed weekly for the number of days campers stay for aftercare during that week.