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Two Chula Vista Public Library branches will host the popular Kindergarten Boot Camps in January. These kindergarten readiness sessions, for children who will be entering kindergarten, will focus on motor skills that prepare young ones for school. This free educational program is a an award-winning partnership between the library and Altrusa International of Chula Vista. Enrollment is limited, and parents are encouraged to register early.

The boot camp at the Civic Center Branch, 365 F Street, will be held from Monday through Friday, January 23 through February 3, from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Registration is required by emailing librarian Joanna Ritchie at [email protected].

The South Chula Vista Branch, 389 Orange Avenue, will offer its session Monday through Friday, January 23 through 27, from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Parents are asked to register at (619) 397-5740 or by email to Diana Ysla at [email protected].

Children will participate in activities that are designed to familiarize them with the kindergarten classroom environment and materials. These activities are selected to allow children to practice working in a large group, small groups and individually, as they will in a kindergarten classroom, and are specifically chosen to foster skills in all areas of development such as social/emotional, cognitive, and fine/gross motor skills. Many studies show that success in kindergarten leads to school success later on. The first few years of education and preparedness are crucial to setting a solid foundation for adapting to school and learning, emotionally and academically. At the library's Kindergarten Boot Camps, children will meet new friends, learn the first steps toward school success, and build social skills - all while having fun.