Quantum Reading: Tips for Becoming a Better Reader
As we all know, reading is a valuable skill that your child will use throughout life. In middle school and high school, students are expected to complete reading assignments both in and outside of school. College-bound students should prepare themselves for two hours of studying for every one hour of class time. It is […]
March Key of the Month: Flexibility
The Key of the month is Flexibility: Be willing to do things differently. Recognize what’s not working and be willing to change what you’re doing to achieve your goal! You’re working on a science project, and the cotton ball cloud parts simply will not stick to the cardboard. You glue, let it dry, […]
Communication Tools Foster Healthy Relationships: The 4-Part Apology
This month’s Key, Integrity, is closely related to how we communicate with each other and how we show up in relationships. Communication skills are essential in fostering healthy relationships, and having the right tools at our disposal leads to better relationships and more success in life. Mistakes are inevitable. We ALL know that Failure Leads […]
February Key of the Month: Integrity
The Key of the month is Integrity: Match behavior with values Demonstrate your positive personal values in all you do and say. Be sincere and real. Have you ever made a promise and not followed through? What would you do if you caught someone glancing at your test answers? Ever heard of the “boy who […]
13 Reasons To Come Back To SuperCamp
Are you still considering lacrosse camp, taking a summer job or just hanging out by the pool? Think again. We are here to remind you (in 13 different ways) that 7, 8 or 10 days of SuperCamp has and will again change your life! 1. Reinforce the tools & strategies that you learned at camp […]
Report Cards Are In: Are You Happy With What You See?
High schools are not preparing students with the skills and knowledge necessary to excel after graduation. In fact, only 26% of high school students graduate college-ready in the four core subjects of English, reading, math, and science. SuperCamp teaches study strategies to help students retain information taught in the classroom. Students will learn a wide […]
Camper Spotlight: Zeke Garcia
We can’t help sharing this WONDERFUL story! This is what Maribel Garcia has to say about her son’s SuperCamp experience this past summer: “There is so much to say and express about Zeke’s SuperCamp experience that I don’t think it will show on paper as well as it is intended. Zeke had a wonderful time […]
SuperCamp — The Gift of a Brighter Future
Conscious gifts stand the test of time. Imagine . . . Giving your child a truly meaningful holiday gift that will benefit them for a lifetime! As we approach another holiday season and gift-buying goes into hyperdrive, many parents picture their rosy-cheeked progeny opening gifts with glee and cherishing them for years to come. Sadly, […]
9 Ways SuperCamp Parents Can Help Support and Motivate Teens
By Bobbi DePorter, SuperCamp Founder For many years at SuperCamp, parents would ask us if we could start a program for them, to help them learn what their child is learning at SuperCamp. So we designed an intensive SuperCamp ‘crash course’ Parent Workshop for our SuperCamp parents to continue the positive SuperCamp experience and skills upon […]
SuperCamp’s 2013 Season Summer Enrichment Programs are off to a Great Start!
Campers celebrate Independence Day SuperCamp-style while gaining essential interpersonal skills SuperCamp campers celebrated Independence Day in true SuperCamp style, with afternoon activities on the lawn including three-legged races, wheel-barrow races and more. Throughout these summer enrichment programs, students engage in a variety of personal development activities, in addition to learning accelerated learning strategies. These personal […]