Ballantyne Reading Academy

Ballantyne Reading Academy offers a comprehensive suite of summer programs designed to help children of all ages maintain and improve their reading and literacy skills during the summer break. With the motto “we make learning fun,” the academy provides specialized programs for three distinct age groups: Beginner Bookworms (a drop-in program for toddlers and preschoolers ages 1-4), Pre-School Summer Camps (ages 3-TK), and Elementary Summer Camps (rising 1st-5th grades), plus a Summer Book Club fo Ballantyne Reading Academy offers a comprehensive suite of summer programs designed to help children of all ages maintain and improve their reading and literacy skills during the summer break. With the motto “we make learning fun,” the academy provides specialized programs for three distinct age groups: Beginner Bookworms (a drop-in program for toddlers and preschoolers ages 1-4), Pre-School Summer Camps (ages 3-TK), and Elementary Summer Camps (rising 1st-5th grades), plus a Summer Book Club for students who have completed 3rd-5th grade. Each program features engaging weekly themes with reading, writing, discussion, and multi-sensory letter play, complemented by literature-based games, storytelling, crafts, and hands-on materials that make learning interactive and enjoyable. All camps are led by degreed, certified, current, or former classroom teachers with extensive experience educating children of all levels and abilities. The academy maintains small group sizes with a maximum of 10 campers per session, ensuring individualized attention and personalized instruction. Programs incorporate diverse activities including guided reading, comprehension activities, decoding and spelling reinforcement using the Orton-Gillingham method, writing instruction, music, movement, and science and literacy integration. For elementary students, specialized offerings include themed camps like “Sensational Superheroes,” “Medieval Magic,” “Fun with Phonics,” and “Back to School Bootcamp,” with particular support for struggling readers through dedicated phonics instruction. The academy is a 4-time Charlotte Magazine BOB award winner (Best Tutoring Service) and an ESA+ scholarship provider, demonstrating its commitment to quality education and accessibility. With flexible scheduling options including optional extended sessions and a flexible book club format, Ballantyne Reading Academy accommodates various family needs while maintaining its focus on making literacy development engaging and effective for every child.