Reading Camp

[Sitaram]

What a shame you learned nothing of comedy.

(just kidding... could not resist)

 

[Øystein]

What a shame you learned nothing of comedy.

(just kidding... could not resist)

Ooph!
*staggers off*

 

[Sitaram]

Seriously, I have seen "boot camps" for Visual Basic programmers. There are camps or retreats or workshops for aspiring writers. There is a monthly magazine for writers which advertises such camps or workshops.

In a sense, my four years at St. John's "Great Books" program was a very long reading camp for the so-called hundred great books.

 

[SFG75]

How many here have been to a reading camp? How old were you when you went? How much did you or your parents paid? How was it? I've never been to one, but I wish I did because right now, I can't even concentrate in my reading. Actually, I do not even read anymore. What can a 21 year old male do now? I mean, I don't think they have reading camps for people my age or even reading clubs. Do I sound stupid?

I'm not aware of any program like that. You could perhaps take a few study skills/reading courses through your local college or university. It's something at least worth looking into.

 

[mrkgnao]

Mobius, ... I hope there's nothing wrong with you!

Oops, I'm sorry, I hadn't read your post in Members' introductions No offence intended.

 

[ValkyrieRaven88]

I've never been to a book camp. My parents said I went to school and didn't know how to read, and I came back that day and could read fine. Supposedly I knew all my ABC's (and could recognize them) at 18 months. I know for sure I was reading chapter books by first grade. I guess I never needed them because I was always motivated, and it sounds like you lack the motivation to read. As people above mentioned, you need to find something you're really interested in.