Children’s Summer Reading Program
Supports students entering grades 2 to 4 in September 2026 and who are reading below grade level expectations.
Registration for the 2026 Summer Reading Program will open on May 1st, 2026
Need to know
Parents are expected to contact their children’s teacher for their most recent PM Benchmark reading level.
Children with diverse learning abilities, English Language Learners (ELL), English as a Second Language (ESL) may not be suitable for the program.
This program aims to support lower income and vulnerable families in our community.
Parents should send a snack with their children each attendance day.
In 2026 we Explore, Dream and Discover! This program gives students the opportunity to be engaged with reading in a unique and supportive way. The mornings will include indoor and some outdoor literacy activities, take-home books, and group/individual creative activities and literacy games.
APPLYING FOR THE PROGRAM DOES NOT GUARANTEE YOUR CHILD A SPOT. YOU WILL ONLY RECEIVE CONFIRMATION FROM PROJECT LITERACY IF YOUR CHILD IS ACCEPTED INTO THE PROGRAM.
Dates & Location
The program runs Monday to Thursday from 9:30am-12:30pm as a 2-week program (8 days). 3 Sessions are offered throughout July and August.
The program takes place at The Central Okanagan Family Hub, 700 Pearson Road, Kelowna, BC – right entrance of Pearson Elementary School – see image below.
| SESSION 1 | SESSION 2 | SESSION 3 |
| Monday, July 6th | Monday, July 20st | Monday, August 10th |
| Tuesday, July 7th | Tuesday, July 21nd | Tuesday, August 11th |
| Wednesday, July 8th | Wednesday, July 22rd | Wednesday, August 12th |
| Thursday, July 9th | Thursday, 23th | Thursday, August 13th |
| Monday, July 13th | Monday, July 27th | Monday, August 17th |
| Tuesday, July 14th | Tuesday, July 28th | Tuesday, August 18th |
| Wednesday, July 15th | Wednesday, July 29th | Wednesday, August 19th |
| Thursday, July 16th | Thursday, July 30st | Thursday, August 20st |
“Absolutely wonderful, the facilitators could not be better. An excellent opportunity for my child. I would love more knowledge of what activities are happening in the class and what activities I can do at home to further support his learning. Thank you, again!”
~ Tara Sloman, Mom
For more information, questions or concerns regarding your child’s application, please email Pat Pobuda at pat@projectliteracy.ca.
