Why Your Child Needs More than Prep Classes for Good SAT and ACT Test Scores
I always get the gardening bug in February. It hits like clockwork every year. We enjoy a week or two of spring-like weather here in Southern California, and I find myself irresistibly drawn to the local nursery. This year went down like every other—at the nursery, I piled a wheelbarrow full of bulbs, mint, […]
4 Reasons to Think About Summer Camp NOW
We hate to break it to you, but summer is only four months away! Spring break is actually just around the corner, and Christmas is now nearly two months in the past. Here are just a few reasons to start thinking about your child’s summer plans sooner rather than later 1. Reserve your spot According […]
[Press Relesase] More Than Half of Illinois Students Are Not Prepared For College – Summer Programs May Offer Help
With less than half of Illinois ACT test-takers meeting three or more college-readiness benchmarks in English, reading, science and math, summer programs can give many students the extra boost they need to be ready for college and beyond. CHICAGO, – Only 46% of high school students are prepared to face the rigorous demands of college, […]
SuperCamp – A Family Affair for these Grandparents
Dan and Mary McSweeney go above and beyond to give children every opportunity to succeed San Diego, CA – We celebrate grandparents everywhere who leave a legacy of a brighter future for their grandchildren. For La Jolla residents, Dan and Mary McSweeney, that comes in the form of education. Dan, a retired banking executive, and […]
SuperCamp LMU Junior Forum Journal – Day 3
We started day #3 at SuperCamp by learning the “Ownership Key.” OWNERSHIP – Take responsibility for actionsBe responsible for your thoughts, feelings, words, and actions. “Own” the choices you make and the results that follow. This means not just being responsible for the things we must be (chores, school, etc.) but taking responsibility for those […]
SuperCamp LMU Junior Forum Journal – Day 1
Like most of the campers yesterday, I arrived to SuperCamp LMU Junior Forum wide-eyed and a bit bewildered. I didn’t know what to pack, where to go or what to do. I was tired when I got here and dreaded being away from home for the whole week. It was my first sleep-away educational summer camp! […]
Don’t Fight It: Pre-write It. – A Simple College Prep Strategy from SuperCamp
Pre-writing is just one of many college prep techniques taught at SuperCamp By Chase Mielke I see it all the time. The clock is ticking. An essay sits idle with only a few sentences written. Meanwhile, the student is mindlessly staring out the window like a creature from The Walking Dead. I can practically see […]
Your GPA Sends a Message — Academic Summer Camps Can Help
SuperCamp teaches 8 Keys of Excellence as foundational principles during academic summer camps By Doug Schlesser One of my favorite parts of SuperCamp is our discussion that leads up to the Ownership key talk. The Campers come into our Main Room to a message displayed on a flip chart that says, “Whatever you are doing, […]
Quantum Academy: The Secret to Success for College Prep
Quantum Academy’s college prep accelerated learning techniques are helping college students compete in today’s workforce. Limited seats still available for a short time. In this fiercely competitive job market, college students must prepare every way possible to enter the workforce, starting with a successful and timely college degree. College students today must make the most […]
Home Court Advantage: College Prep Strategy to Start Now
SuperCamp college prep strategies start in summer and continue through life. By Doug Schlesser The first month of the school year has always been a struggle for me. While entering my third full year in the classroom, after my second summer as a SuperCamp Facilitator, I decided to focus much more on creating a classroom […]