Diary of a Wimpy Kid Summer Camp Overview
Camp Objective
Campers get to be the author, illustrator, and main character of their own Wimpy Kid universe adventure! We will use random story generators as writing prompts and a variety of literature-based activities based on the popular book series, Diary of A Wimpy Kid. Each day will be chock full of fun activities, including writing challenges, expressions, word games, storytelling and writing exercises to help nurture their imaginations. Campers will have the opportunity to put themselves in the story and share and discuss their Wimpy Kid stories with fellow campers! At the end of the week, campers will take home a collection of writings.
Materials
- Diary of a Wimpy Kid Do It Yourself Book
- Folder with brads, or binder with rings, and pockets
- Sheet protectors
- Dividers
- Any Wimpy Kid Books from home or from the library
Daily Breakdown
Review and Agenda
Campers will review the prior day's agenda, ask questions, and discuss the current day's agenda.
Do It Yourself Activities
Campers work on different activities selected from the Do It Yourself Journal for 30 minutes each day in camp.
What's Your Story?
Students write for 30 minutes in their Do It Yourself Journals. Students may share their story if they wish!
Wimpy Kid Book Discussion
Each day we will go over different books from the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series. The campers will read parts of each book, discuss each book's story elements, complete worksheets and work on activities based on each book with the goal of voting for the best book in the series on Friday!
Wimpy Kid Camper Awards!
On Friday, the class will take a vote on which book in the series is their favorite. We'll have snacks, an award ceremony, and activities based on the winning book. We'll also have awards for each camper for completing the camp! Family, friends, and other campers are welcome to join the ceremony! The award ceremony takes place the last 30 minutes of class!
Monday
Introduction
Camp outline with objectives and expectations discussed.
Do It Yourself Activities
Campers work on different activities selected from the Do It Yourself Journal for 30 minutes each day in camp.
What's Your Story?
Students write for 30 minutes in their Do It Yourself Journals. Students may share their story if they wish!
Wimpy Kid Book Discussion
Each day we will go over different books from the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series. The campers will read parts of each book, discuss each book's story elements, complete worksheets and work on activities based on each book with the goal of voting for the best book in the series on Friday!
Tuesday
Review and Agenda
Campers will review the prior day's agenda, ask questions, and discuss the current day's agenda.
Do It Yourself Activities
Campers work on different activities selected from the Do It Yourself Journal for 30 minutes each day in camp.
What's Your Story?
Students write for 30 minutes in their Do It Yourself Journals. Students may share their story if they wish!
Wimpy Kid Book Discussion
Each day we will go over different books from the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series. The campers will read parts of each book, discuss each book's story elements, complete worksheets and work on activities based on each book with the goal of voting for the best book in the series on Friday!
Wednesday
Review and Agenda
Campers will review the prior day's agenda, ask questions, and discuss the current day's agenda.
Do It Yourself Activities
Campers work on different activities selected from the Do It Yourself Journal for 30 minutes each day in camp.
What's Your Story?
Students write for 30 minutes in their Do It Yourself Journals. Students may share their story if they wish!
Wimpy Kid Book Discussion
Each day we will go over different books from the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series. The campers will read parts of each book, discuss each book's story elements, complete worksheets and work on activities based on each book with the goal of voting for the best book in the series on Friday!
Thursday
Review and Agenda
Campers will review the prior day's agenda, ask questions, and discuss the current day's agenda.
Do It Yourself Activities
Campers work on different activities selected from the Do It Yourself Journal for 30 minutes each day in camp.
What's Your Story?
Students write for 30 minutes in their Do It Yourself Journals. Students may share their story if they wish!
Wimpy Kid Book Discussion
Each day we will go over different books from the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series. The campers will read parts of each book, discuss each book's story elements, complete worksheets and work on activities based on each book with the goal of voting for the best book in the series on Friday!
Friday
Review and Agenda
Campers will review the prior day's agenda, ask questions, and discuss the current day's agenda.
Do It Yourself Activities
Campers work on different activities selected from the Do It Yourself Journal for 30 minutes each day in camp.
What's Your Story?
Students write for 30 minutes in their Do It Yourself Journals. Students may share their story if they wish!
Wimpy Kid Book Discussion
Each day we will go over different books from the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series. The campers will read parts of each book, discuss each book's story elements, complete worksheets and work on activities based on each book with the goal of voting for the best book in the series on Friday!
Wimpy Kid Camper Awards!
The campers will take a vote on which book in the series is their favorite, based on all of the reading and activities we've done during the week in camp. We'll have snacks, an award ceremony, and games based around the winning book. We'll also have certificates for each camper for completing the camp! Family, friends, and other campers are welcome to join the ceremony! The award ceremony takes place the last 30 minutes of class!
Other Resources
https://www.bookitprogram.com/wimpykid/printables/wkcoloringpages.pdf
http://www.wimpykid.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/WimpyKid-Series-TeachingGuide-min.pdf
http://www.wimpykid.com/kits/WimpyKid-Book1-TeachingGuide-min.pdf
https://canadaclubs.scholastic.ca/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-rco-ca-Library/default/dw23049b78/images/marketing-pages/free-resources/downloads/WimpyKid-SeriesActivityKit.pdf
http://www.wimpykid.com/kits/WimpyKid-Series-ActivityKit-min.pdf
Teacher Kit and Lesson Plans
