From October 5-8, more than 270 Grade 6-7 students participated in Investing in Children's Youth Leadership Camp. Working with students they've never met before, and tackling a series of physical and intellectual leadership initiatives, the students leadership, communication and teamwork skills were challenged and strengthened. As they return to their schools, these camp participants will be encouraged to take on a wide variety of leadership roles in their schools and in their communities.

Thank you to City Orchards, the London Food Bank and Merrymount Children's Centre for donating to our breakfast and snacks.

This year's Book Camp London participants have created a magazine, showcasing their writing, storytelling and illustration skills. To download their magazine, please click here.

And for a gallery of photos from this year's Camp, please click this link, or use the menu link on the left.

Book Camp London is underway for another year. During this week, over 40 budding young talents will hone and develop their skills under the tutelage of professional writers, illustrators and performers.

Thank you to each of our workshop presenters and thank you to the supporters of Book Camp London:

• London Public Library
• The Writers Union of Canada
• Friends of the London Public Library
• Panago Pizza
• What If magazine
• McCabe Promotional
• Canadian Language and Literacy Research Network

As you can see, Investing in Children's website is in the midst of a massive overhaul. We're working on adding new features and functionality, as well as a fresh new look. Over the next few days, we'll be adding and tweaking, but in the interim, you may find that some information is not available. Rest assured, it will all be fixed ASAP.

Thanks, and enjoy the new and improved Investing in Children website!