Webster Summer Reading Program ~ Discovery Camp

Discover Discovery Camp - May 27th to June 27th

Discovery Camp is a four week program geared towards school aged children designed to:

Encourage Learning Outside of a Classroom
Foster a Love of Reading
Improve Social Skills and Make New Friends
Offer Safety and Support
Build Confidence, Develop Self-Reliance, and Independence

Camp begins the last week of May as registration week marks the beginning of the program. Each week, campers will participate in S,T,E,M, (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) based programs keeping literature, of course, at the foundation of learning.

Over the course of four weeks, campers will receive 'library bucks' for every book read or special performance attended. Campers can put those math skills to use by trading library bucks in for prizes. Get registered HERE.

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At the end of camp, children aged 0 - 11 who read 5 or more books will received a certificate of participation and be invited to attend a special gathering just for them. For children aged 0 - 11 that read 30 books, they will receive a certificate of completion as well as an award medal at the end of camp.

Only reads logged into Beanstack will count towards completion. .Get registered HERE.

ALL LOGS MUST BE ENTERED BY JUNE 27TH AT 5PM.

Reads must be logged in Beanstack.

Discovery Camp

Special Performer Schedule 2026

Week 1: May 25th - May 30th (Registration Week)

Week 2: June 1st - June 6th (Science Week)

Chatty Curl the Science Girl

Week 3: June 8th - June 13th (Technology Week)

LA Dept. of Wildlife and Fisheries

Week 4: June 15th - June 20th (Engineering Week)

Steve's Snaketuary

Week 5: June 22nd - June 27th (Mathematics Week)

The Dinosaur Experience

Week 6: June 29th - July 4th (Off Week) - Running Report and Preparation

Week 7: July 6th - July 10th (Completion Week)

Registration Day - The Jurassic Experience!

Pre-registration for Discovery Camp will open on May 1, 2026. Campers can pre-register in person at a local library branch or online via Beanstack.

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Discovery Camp registration will take place on the following dates:

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 for the northern parts of the parish
Thursday, May 21, 2026, for the southern parts of the parish

South branches (including Doyline, Heflin, Minden, and Sibley) will host a registration event at the Minden Library Branch from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM.

North branches (including Cotton Valley and Springhill) will hold a registration event at the Springhill Library Branch during the same hours. These events will feature The Jurassic Experience!

Jurassic Experience is an Arkansas-based company that provides live dinosaur shows and immersive educational activities featuring realistic, human-operated dinosaur costumes, puppets, and interactive exhibits. The goal is to combine entertainment with science education, helping children learn about dinosaurs, fossils, and prehistoric life through hands-on participation.

Completion Ceremony Event

The Discovery Camp Completion Event Ceremonies will take place at 12:00 PM on the following dates:

Thursday, July 9, 2026, at the Minden Community House, for the southern parts of the parish
Friday, July 10, 2026, at the Springhill Library Branch, for the northern parts of the parish

This event is exclusively for qualifying Discovery Camp participants and their families. Each qualifying camper will receive an award certificate and/or completion medal during the ceremony. A Special guest will be presenting the awards.

Please note that the library will be taking photographs of the qualifying participants during the event. To ensure the ceremony runs smoothly, family members are kindly asked not to interrupt the proceedings for additional photos.

There will be an opportunity to take photos after the event. Participants will be called up in alphabetical order by last name. As your child's name approaches, please make your way to the front or send them in the direction of a library staff member.

Be sure to mark your calendars and get ready for Discovery Camp!

You may then begin reading and earning prizes towards this years Summer Reading Program.

What are you waiting for? Lets get this party started and READ! Get registered HERE.