What is Reading University

2025 REGISTRATION FORM

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The future is so bright, we had to wear shades!

The staff of Reading University are thrilled to have the opportunity to once again offer this ” amazingly cool” program to students from July 7 to July 25, 2025.

Reading University (RU) is a remarkable and exciting Grande Prairie-grown program designed to help Grade 3 students who are almost at grade level but need a little more literacy practice to improve their reading and writing skills.

Students are bussed to and from their homes, and provided with snacks, lunch, and all the supplies needed to succeed. On top of that, there are field trips, reading bucks and we even have our store!

This program is 100% community funded, meaning no cost to families while allowing the RU staff to maintain a ratio of one educator for every 5 students throughout the 3 week experience. Students are engaged in learning using a wide variety of interactive learning strategies throughout the RU experience. It is an awesome way to kick off the summer!

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Testimonials

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My son enjoyed going to the reading university. He had fun that built his confidence. I would say my son benefited positively from the camp although there are limitations to its impact as it is just one summer. He says he now barely remembers the program. However he has developed a growing interest in reading and creative writing, and I’d like to think that the Reading University is partially responsible. Thanks. ”

“I've been talking to everyone about what a wonderful program this is. It was a total package for student learning. I hope this program can continue -- our kids are worth the investment.”

“I think the field trips were great because they allowed the kids to go to places where some will never go again.”

“EVERYTHING!!!! Reading University is awesome,cool,and fun!!!! I like the fild trips. I like the professors. I like the centers too. Tank you for the best 3 weeks.”