Little Bookworms (Entering Grades 1-2 )
| Dates: | June 1-5, 2026 |
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| Meets: | M, Tu, W, Th and F from 9:00 AM to 12 N |
| Location: | TBA |
| Cost: | $103.50 (valid through May 14) |
Register now to secure your spot! The registration link is below. If you need assistance, please contact our office at (915)747-5142 or email us at ppp@utep.edu.
The primary focus of this camp is to improve campers' reading and comprehension skills. In order to achieve this goal, campers will be given reading material and guided to identify the main ideas and supporting details present in the text. Additionally, they will be asked comprehension questions and participate in discussions to further develop their understanding of the material while focusing on vocabulary development.
Notes:
Student must bring their own snacks and beverages
For this course, your point of contact is Program Manager, Jorge Thompson at (915) 747-6907 and jwthompson@utep.edu. If you experience any issues related to your class (such as access, instructor delays, or technical problems), please contact your Program Manager directly.
| Fee: | $103.50 |
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| Hours: | 15.00 |
Fee Breakdown
| Category | Description | Amount |
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| Main Rate | Early Bird Registration Fee | $ 103.50 |
| Main Rate-Alternate | Fee | $ 115.00 |
TBA
Bianca Bernal
Bianca Bernal is a seasoned early childhood educator with 18 years of experience. She began her career as a youth activity leader at the YWCA and subsequently spent over six years at KinderCare, engaging with two-year-olds, preschoolers, and children of all ages. She taught 3- to 5-year-olds at the Head Start program in Artesia for three years before returning to El Paso to work in the Special Education department at Parkland Pre-K as a paraprofessional. After three years, Bianca accepted a teaching position at Head Start, where she continued to enrich her teaching skills for another three years. She is currently in her second year at Most Holy Trinity Catholic School, teaching Pre-K 4 and assisting with junior varsity girls' basketball and coed volleyball coaching.Bianca cherishes the growth, training, and learning opportunities her various roles have provided, which have strengthened her abilities as a teacher. Outside the classroom, Bianca is a devoted mother to three beautiful daughters and is married to her high school sweetheart. Her active participation in sports, including basketball, volleyball, cheerleading, dance, and wrestling, complements her coaching roles in recreational little league sports such as soccer, baseball, and basketball. Bianca enjoys reading and dancing in her leisure time.
| Date | Day | Time | Location |
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| 06/01/2026 | Monday | 9 AM to 12 N | TBA |
| 06/02/2026 | Tuesday | 9 AM to 12 N | TBA |
| 06/03/2026 | Wednesday | 9 AM to 12 N | TBA |
| 06/04/2026 | Thursday | 9 AM to 12 N | TBA |
| 06/05/2026 | Friday | 9 AM to 12 N | TBA |
