Spark Your Kid's Genius with Barefoot Learning Club's Summer Camp
Our expert tutors are dedicated to helping students excel in academics through customized learning plans tailored to each student’s unique strengths and challenges. Build confidence, improve grades, and achieve long-term success with guidance you can trust.
Who It’s For
Children ages 8–11 (Tigers Group) and 12+ (Teens Group) who are behind, frustrated, or stuck—and ready to get back on track.
Parents who are done hoping the school system will get better and are ready to take action.
Students who want or need to improve their skills and be ready to tackle future learning.
Students will:
Learn the missing phonetic codes that are the keys to reading,
Incorporate into writing and spelling (yes, they all go together),
Create and tell stories, building fluency and writing confidence,
Explore art, music, mindfulness, and creative thinking as part of their daily rhythm,
For parents: Students get a first day baseline and a last day evaluation to show their growth in real terms.
Each day builds on the last—layering skills, deepening understanding, and building unstoppable confidence.
Why This Matters
Children are being passed through grades like an assembly line, without ever mastering the basics—and we call that “education.”
The system is not just broken. It was designed to set you and your children up to fail.
Nearly half of American adults are functionally illiterate. That is a shocking statistic.
Three out of five prison inmates can’t read. (That’s 60% of the prison population.)
Enough is enough!
At BLC, we cut through the noise and return to what works. And what works is simple, easy, and fun, NOT an endless, frustrating struggle.
Every day a child stays stuck is a day they fall further behind. The right intervention now changes everything.
That’s what the BLC Fill in the Gaps Summer Camp is about. We give kids back the tools they will never get in school.
What kind of results?
Reading levels rise,
Comprehension improves,
Spelling naturally improves (and we do it the easy way),
Confidence rises,
Kids begin to love the challenges of learning again rather than feel defeated,
And we have a lot of fun in the process.
Summer Program
3-Week “Fill in the Gaps” Summer Camp via Zoom
The Most Important Investment You'll Ever Make in Your Child’s Future
Format: 5 days per week, 2.5–3 hours per day
Total Duration: 3 weeks
Age Groups: 8–11 (Tigers) and 12+ (Teens)
TIGERS:
Dates:
July 14, 2025 to August 1, 2025
Time:
8:00am to 11:00am Pacific time
9:00am to 12:00 noon Mountain time
10:00am to 1:00pm Central time
11:00am to 2:00pm Eastern time
Location:
online via Zoom
TEENS
Dates:
July 14, 2025 to August 1, 2025
Time:
12 noon to 3:00pm Pacific time
1:00pm to 4:00pm Mountain time
2:00pm to 5:00pm Central time
3:00pm to 6:00pm Eastern time
Location:
online via Zoom
Location:
online via Zoom
Tuition
This program is for:
Kids and teens who want to improve their reading with real tools that are simple to learn and actually make sense,
Kids who want to struggle less in school and succeed more,
Kids who want to work with a fun, knowledgeable teacher,
Kids who want to learn but are frustrated with the pointless model of today’s classroom,·
Parents and kids who are fed up with the current state of education.
This program is not for:
Kids who are already strong readers (it will be too slow for them – see video options for filling in the gaps).
Anyone who just wants to maintain the status quo.
Anyone who still thinks that government-controlled education will help their kids succeed.
Autistic kids (see the options). Unfortunately, due to the special needs of these special children, we can’t accommodate them via Zoom.
Don’t fit into this program but still want support? Contact me.
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This program is designed to be life-changing—because it has to be.
No more guesswork.
No more waiting for someone else to “fix” it.
BLC gives your child the foundational tools they need to thrive—and gives you the peace of mind that you’ve made the right choice.
MEET THE FOUNDER & CEO
Hey, I'm Kristy!
Kristy Boyd Johnson isn’t your average teacher – she’s a 30-year education powerhouse who’s done it all. From rocking classrooms to tutoring kids with learning differences, championing their rights, and even homeschooling like a boss, Kristy’s been there, done that, and got the “Let’s break the system” badge.
She’s seen the good, the bad, and the anger-inducing frustration in the school system, but instead of throwing in the towel, she’s been cooking up a revolution. Enter Barefoot Learning Club, Kristy’s brainchild and the ultimate game-changer for education. It’s not about cramming facts; it’s about teaching kids how to learn, flipping the script for students, parents, and teachers alike.
So if you want education with a side of sass and serious heart, Kristy’s your go-to. She’s not just teaching – she’s rewriting the rules.
Feel free to email me at [email protected] if you have any questions
Frequently Asked Question
What if my child doesn’t qualify for camp? Are there other options?
Yes! We have a video series that you can do at your own pace. Lifetime access.
Do I have to buy a lot of special materials?
No. Kids need one composition notebook, a pencil, a red pencil, notebook paper for practice exercises, and an eraser. Available at any Walmart, Target, on Amazon, or any store that sells school supplies. They also need a Zoom account to login to our classroom, (but just get the free one so they can login to class).
What if my child has dyslexia?
No problem. This program utilizes a multi-sensory approach that is optimal for kids with dyslexia or ADD.
Where is this camp happening?
Online via Zoom. No need to figure out transportation. And you don’t have to be local to where Kristy is to join the camp.
Why is this only for older kids?
Older kids already have some skill and knowledge. This camp’s purpose is to fill in the gaps that these kids were denied so their reading and writing skills improve. Younger children have different needs, such as learning to hold a pencil properly, so mixing them in with older kids will slow down the camp too much. We have courses available for the Littles as well.
How much can I expect my child to improve?
This is tough because, as with all learning, it depends on how much the student puts into it. However, every student who has previously done this camp has increased their reading level by a minimum of one full year, up to three full years. All students fall somewhere in that range.
Success Stories That Inspire
Our personalized approach has made a real difference in the lives of students. Here’s what they have to say about their journey with us.
My parents pulled me out of school when I was eight because I was sick. Kristy homeschooled me all the way through high school. Now I just completed my master’s degree and I still use the strategies she taught me. She is the best there is.
~Conrad W., San Diego
Kristy has a gift for immediately engaging kids and making them feel like they can do whatever is being asked of them. My daughter is blind, but Kristy just knew how to reach her.
~Kelly D., San Diego
My 16-year-old daughter was, I thought, doing okay. Then I found out she was struggling to read but was afraid to tell me. We did Kristy’s summer intensive workshop, and she jumped up three full grade levels. Everything just clicked.
~Maricela P., San Diego
Empowering learners worldwide with accessible, quality education.