Camp Fimfo Reading Challenge

May 1-31, 2025

Read More, Play More

Unlock rewards at Camp Fimfo Waco by reading for at least 10 minutes a day!
Participants must be registered by April 20, 2025.
Open to K-8 grade residents of McLennan County, TX
Register a Class or School Register an Individual
How It Works
  1. Read daily for the month of May.
  2. Record the number of minutes spent reading each day on the back of this bookmark.
  3. Review your number of minutes with a teacher or parent/guardian. Have them initial the “Reviewer Initials” box.
  4. Redeem your prize by bringing this bookmark to Camp Fimfo Waco’s Welcome Center during business hours between June 1, 2025 - August 22, 2025. Participants must bring a completed bookmark and be accompanied by a parent or guardian. See "Reading Challenge Prizes" section of this webpage more details.

Participants must be registered by April 20, 2025. Open to K-8 grade residents of McLennan County, TX
Register a Class or School Register an Individual
Reading Challenge Prizes
Adventurer Prize: Read for 10 minutes every day
  • Camp Fimfo Reading Adventure Certificate 
  • Free single-scoop ice cream cup from Squirrely’s Tavern at Camp Fimfo Waco

Ultimate Adventurer Prize: Read for 20 minutes every day
  • Adventurer Prize
AND
  • Free Day Camping Pass for the participant, gaining access to Camp Fimfo Waco’s pool, water playground, mini-golf, and more!
Prize Redemption Information
Redeem your prize by bringing this bookmark to Camp Fimfo Waco’s Welcome Center during business hours between June 1, 2025 - August 22, 2025. Participants must bring a completed bookmark and be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Day Camping Passes must be used on the day of redemption and is non-transferable. Participants redeeming Day Camping Passes must be accompanied by an adult. Day Camping Passes are required for the adult and may be offered at a discount. Full terms and conditions are available here.
Participating Classes & Schools
Look below for the classes and schools that are participating in the reading challenge. Please contact your child's teacher to get their class registered before signing up as an individual.

Interested in a field trip at Camp Fimfo Waco? Learn more here.
See Who's Accepted The Challenge
South Bosque Elementary School, Mrs. Van Hal, 5th Grade
West Elementary (Entire School)
Woodway Elementary, Mrs. Owens, 3rd Grade


FAQ
How does the Camp Fimfo Reading Challenge work?
  1. Read daily for the month of May.
  2. Record the number of minutes spent reading each day on the back of this bookmark.
  3. Review your number of minutes with a teacher or parent/guardian. Have them initial the “Reviewer Initials” box.
  4. Redeem your prize by bringing this bookmark to Camp Fimfo Waco’s Welcome Center during business hours between June 1, 2025 - August 22, 2025. Participants must bring a completed bookmark and be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
When does the reading challenge start and end?
The reading challenge begins May 1, 2025 and ends May 31, 2025.
What are the prizes?
Adventurer Prize: Read for 10 minutes every day
Camp Fimfo Reading Adventure Certificate 
Free single-scoop ice cream cup from Squirrely’s Tavern at Camp Fimfo Waco

Ultimate Adventurer Prize: Read for 20 minutes every day
Camp Fimfo Reading Adventure Certificate 
Free single-scoop ice cream cup from Squirrely’s Tavern at Camp Fimfo Waco
Free Day Camping Pass for the participant, gaining access to Camp Fimfo Waco’s pool, water playground, mini-golf, and more!
Who can participate in the reading challenge?
The reading challenge is only open to k-8 grade residents of McLennan County, TX.

Full terms and conditions are available here: campfimfo.com/waco/reading-challenge-terms
Can homeschooled children participate?
Yes! All children that are k-8 grade and residents of McLennan County, TX can register to participate.

Full terms and conditions are available here: campfimfo.com/waco/reading-challenge-terms
How do I get a bookmark?
Registered Classes or Schools:
Registered classes and schools will distribute bookmarks to their students.

Registered Individuals:
Registered individuals will receive an email after the registration deadline of May 20, 2025, with details on receiving the bookmark reading log. Registered individuals can pick up a bookmark from Camp Fimfo Waco or will sent a link to download and print a bookmark reading log at home.

My child wants to participate, but their class or school has not registered. What should I do?
First, contact your child's teacher and/or school about registering to participate. If the class or school does not want to participate, you can register your child as an individual participant with the form link on the page above.
Who needs to verify minutes read each day?
A teacher, parent, or guardian must initial next to the documented number of minutes read to be considered a valid entry.
What if my student misses a day of reading?
Only fully completed bookmarks with daily reading logged and review/initialed will be eligible for the prizes.
How do I redeem prizes?
Redeem your prize by bringing this bookmark to Camp Fimfo Waco’s Welcome Center during business hours between June 1, 2025 - August 22, 2025. Participants must bring a completed bookmark and be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Day Camping Passes must be used on the day of redemption and is non-transferable. Participants redeeming Day Camping Passes must be accompanied by an adult. Day Camping Passes are required for the adult and may be offered at a discount. Full terms and conditions are available here.
What are the terms and conditions for this reading challenge?
Full terms and conditions are available here: campfimfo.com/waco/reading-challenge-terms