“It didn’t matter where he was standing. He was always the biggest person in the room, and I don’t mean by size.” “I never knew you could be ‘like a father’ to so many people.” “He was incredibly generous with his time, love, and finding ways to create interesting experiences. He was always there if you […]
University presidents agree: what Gen Z students need is what SuperCamp offers and has taught students for more than 35 years—“how to learn throughout their lifetimes.” Middle school and high school students, also known as Gen Zs, are significantly different from millennials and face very unique challenges in school as well as later when they […]
The following is adapted from The Seven Biggest Teen Problems and How to Turn Them Into Strengths by Bobbi DePorter. This book is the result of observations of teens during 24 years of SuperCamp. We hope that the ideas shared and the experiences of some of our students will be helpful to parents of teens […]
The following is adapted from The Seven Biggest Teen Problems and How to Turn Them Into Strengths by Bobbi DePorter. This book is the result of observations of teens during 24 years of SuperCamp. We hope that the ideas shared and the experiences of some of our students will be helpful to parents of teens […]
The following is adapted from The Seven Biggest Teen Problems and How to Turn Them Into Strengths by Bobbi DePorter. This book is the result of observations of teens during 24 years of SuperCamp. We hope that the ideas shared and the experiences of some of our students will be helpful to parents of teens […]
While many students think that their summer break is never long enough, in truth, there’s actually enough time to fit in three important elements: fun, growth and relaxation. With summer already underway, we thought we would share our suggestions on summer activities in each of these three areas. Fun Activities We don’t think students […]
With the recent addition of a College Prep category within our blog and a number of posts already written on the topic of college prep, we thought it would be useful to share our definition of college prep. One of the most important things to understand when considering how to define college prep is that […]
The academic side of the admissions equation is pretty straightforward—GPAs, AP scores and standardized test scores. Many college applicants will be qualified on the basis of meeting academic prerequisites. So, what’s the difference that makes the difference in setting a high school student apart in their college admission application? According to many college admissions officers, […]
SuperCamp helps high school students and middle school students gain the skills to prepare for success in their volunteer and community service work that college admissions officers look for in college applications. First, let’s clear up one popular myth that exists regarding students’ community service commitment. There isn’t a direct correlation between the number […]
As the use of digital devices continues to increase among young people, their communication and social skills are failing to develop at a sufficient pace. The issue is intensifying, but it’s been evident for some time now. In 2015, Michael Rich, Director of Boston Children’s Hospital’s Center on Media and Child Health, said: “[Young […]
So many students arrive at SuperCamp unsure of their future and, more significantly, unsure of themselves. The transformational success stories of SuperCamp grads are many, including several you can read in our blog. This post is a little different, however. It profiles three former campers who were so inspired by their SuperCamp experience that […]
A newly-released survey conducted by the Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA), in which members were asked what criteria they find are most important in colleges’ admission decisions, revealed that “a demonstration of character and values” is now in the top 10 criteria. The IECA points out that character, as a discreet factor, had largely […]