Children Blossom In Southold School's Gardening, Literacy Camp

SOUTHOLD, NY: Southold elementary school students are blossoming at a brand-new garden and literacy camp.

Between 20 and 30 students in grades 1 to 6 are attending the new camp, which launched the first week in July at Southold Elementary School's district garden and aims to offer a unique learning experience as children engage in gardening and literacy activities.

"As an educator, I have always maintained a strong belief in order to support young readers during the summer we must create a healthy and productive environment to learn and grow — what better place than a school garden?" said Southold Schools Superintendent David Gamberg. "The opportunity to 'sustain' a school garden, which will also enhance access to quality reading and writing experiences that creates a platform to accomplish both a deeper understanding of how the garden works and promotes literacy experiences," he said.

He added that during the camp, "Students can, and will, write recipes, garden signs, as well as journal entires of their experiences, and so much more."