ST. LOUIS —As St. Louis-area students begin summer break, local institutions are starting summer reading programs.
According to the National Center for Education Statistics, only 19% of St. Louis Public School students have proficient reading scores — drastically lower than the 45% statewide average.
STL Summer Adventure (St. Louis Public Library and St. Louis County Library)
Through Aug. 10
Ages 17 and under
Reading challenges, outdoor exploration and educational events
Earn books, toys, event tickets and more for completing reading goals
Sign up at stlsummeradventure.org
Gateway to Reading (St. Louis County Library)
Free phonics-based workshops, take-home learning kits
Ages 5–8+
Sign up at https://www.slcl.org/children-families/gateway-to-reading
Free reading tutoring, summer camps (Gateway Region YMCA)
Ages 6 and up
Free tutoring for reading, other subjects from America Reads volunteers
No Y membership required
Join the waitlist here