Orton Gillingham Reading
Summer Camp - Boulder, CO
June 1-12, 2026. 9:00-3:30pm. Ages 6-11.
Run by Jordan Burns, a local Dyslexia Specialist and Educational Therapist
“See how our camp helps kids build reading skills and confidence (48 seconds)”
Does your child need support with reading?
Join us in Boulder this summer for a fun, hands-on camp that includes 2 hours per day of small group reading instruction catered to their needs, plus outdoor experiences, movement, games, art, and creative projects.
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Take a look inside a typical day at camp.
Students ages 6-11 who are struggling with reading or spelling
Students with dyslexia or suspected dyslexia
Students who are below grade level in reading
Students who benefit from more focused small group instruction
Who is this camp for?
What Makes this Camp Different?
2 hours daily structured literacy instruction
Multisensory Orton-Gillingham approach
Small groups approx (2–4 students)
Led by expert reading specialists
Balanced with fun camp activities
Daily Structure:
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9:00am Arrival
9:10 - 10:10 Session 1 - Groups 1 and 3 - first 60-minute small group reading session. Complete Orton Gillingham lesson and learning new concepts.
Groups 2 and 4 - Outdoor games and activities
10:15-11:15 Session 2 - Groups 2 and 4 first 60-minute small group reading session. Complete Orton Gillingham lesson and learning new concepts.
Groups 1 and 3 - Outdoor games and activities
11:15-12 Lunch and outdoor free play
12:00 1:00- - Group 1 and 3 - second small group reading session. Engaging fluency activities and focused reading practice.
Groups 2 and 4 - Building, crafts and creative projects
1:05-2:05 Groups 2 and 4 - second 60 minute small group reading session. Engaging fluency activities and focused reading practice.
2:10-3:20 Camper Choice - Nature exploration, large group games, board games, art.
What students gain:
Stronger decoding skills
Improved reading fluency
Better spelling
Higher reading levels
Increased confidence
Meet the Founder of Spectrum School
Learn more about our approach and why families trust Spectrum School
Camp Vs 1-1 Intensives
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Both - experienced reading specialists, research proven Orton-Gillingham approach
Camp 1-1 intensives
Small groups of 2-4 students with similar needs, 1-1
20 total hours of reading instruction Anywhere from 16 - 150 hours of reading instruction
Incorporated into camp experience Focused instruction only
Ages 6-11. Ages 4-18
Good for students who can be succesful in a small group Good for students who would benefit most from 1-1 instruction
*Many families choose to sign up for camp as a fun way to get their child involved and start making progress, then continue on with an intensive for the rest of the summer.
When and Where
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This is a 2-week camp that runs M-F 9-3:30, June 1-12, 2026. The camp will take place within the city of Boulder, and the exact location is still TBD, but will be announced well before the start of camp.
Pricing
Early Bird - (Before March 30th) $1200 total ($600/wk).
Standard - (April 1- April 30) $1300 total ($650/wk)
Last Minute - (May 1st - May 28) $1400 total ($700/wk)
Note - this is a 2- week camp, and there is no option to sign up for just 1 week.
Non-refundable deposit of $500 is due upon registration.
Camp Activities
Camp activities may include:
Outdoor Activities and Field Trips - Group games, going to parks, water play (balloons, sprinklers, etc), playing in the creek, canoeing/ kayaking, farm visit, swimming pool, mini golf, scavenger hunts.
Indoor Field Trips- Rock Climbing, Trampoline gym, Boulder Museum, NCAR, Bowling.
Indoor Activities and Free Choice - Arts and crafts, theater games, reading, drawing, board games, card games, music/ instruments, legos/ building materials, etc.
Note - this is a small, customized program, so we will have some flexibility in choosing activities based on student interests. If your child has a particular area of interest, or an activity that would not be a good fit for them, please let us know.
This camp is run by Jordan Burns, a local Educational Therapist specializing in Dyslexia, along with a small number of highly trained reading specialists.
Our Team
Educational Therapist, Founder and Director of Spectrum School