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Reading Campground
The P.S. 56 P.T.A. invites you to explore Reading Campground, a day-long community celebration of reading, theater and storytelling under the “stars.”
We’ll have hot dogs, s’mores and hot chocolate, reading tents, a paper forest, chess, an art project with Studio in a School and of course, the Pocket Fairy!
Save some spending money for our amazing book sale and raffle. The sale includes a stunning array of the latest and best new children’s books at a steep discount: big books, board books, art and activity books, graphic novels, cookbooks, chapter books, science books, novelties and newly illustrated classics. Starting at $1! One free ticket to visit the Pocket Fairy with every book purchase while supplies last!
When: Saturday, March 19 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
For: toddlers to 5th graders.
10:15 - 10:40 Treasure Trunk Theatre workshop (great for preK and lower grades)
10:50 - 11:15 Treasure Trunk Theatre workshop (great for preK and lower grades)
11:30 Ruth Chan, author of Thank You, Neighbor! and Have You Seen Gordon?
Noon Campfire songs with Mr. Grande
12:15 Spanish story time with Ms. De La Rosa
12:30 Musical Comedy with Emma Jayne
2 p.m. The P.S. 56 Dance Club!
Admission is FREE
Children MUST be supervised.
Covid policy: We will follow the Department of Education Covid Policy. Currently: masks are not required except for children under 5. Adults must fill out the health screening and show proof of at least one dose of a Covid-19 vaccine to enter.
Many thanks to our supporters and partners: Treasure Trunk Theatre, Studio in a School, Wegmans, Little Roy Coffee, Red Jacket Orchards, St. Ann’s Warehouse, Mamacita Comida, the Camp store.
More about Treasure Trunk Theatre: Act, Move, Create, and Play… Where will your imagination take you today? We will play imaginative theatre games with the children and then open our trunk for a mini adventure. Children will learn how to work together as an ensemble and explore the art of improvisation and storytelling. Treasure Trunk Theatre - Offering theatrical camps, classes, birthday parties and more for kiddos ages 6 months to 8 years!
Show your school spirit! Order a PS 56 T-Shirt, Long-sleeved shirt, Mask, Hat, pen, or Water Bottle today! Click here for more information and to order!
Supply Lists
Click here to see supply list requests per class for the 2021-2022 school year.