SuperCamp Teaches Confidence Through Competence

Academic summer program, SuperCamp, teaches students how to achieve higher self-esteem, better grades, and better relationships.

By Daniel Shedd

If there’s one thing we know as a society, it’s that the best breakfast foods are also desserts. I’m looking at you, crepes. If there’s a second thing we know, it’s that confidence in yourself can and does contribute to higher levels of success in nearly everything you do. This is especially true for students. This infographic perfectly illustrates this trend. SuperCamp Facilitators, Team Leaders, and office staff all work together to instill confidence in every camper we encounter.

The SuperCamp curriculum is built upon a foundation of confidence through competence. In each activity, piece, and course room, campers experience some measure of success. For example, in Quantum Reading, campers often see huge gains in their reading speed and comprehension with just a few hours of practice. They see themselves being successful at a task that seemed daunting only a short time before. Students quickly realize that they are capable of success and begin to gain confidence in other tasks. With each new activity introduced at SuperCamp, students display a new competence and build confidence. By Day Ten at SuperCamp, many have experienced a transformation in their academics and life skills.

Outdoor Adventure Day is the pinnacle of this confidence-through-competence concept.  The entire day is spent creating, accomplishing, and surpassing goals. In both high and low events, campers overcome physical, mental, and emotional challenges. They learn to trust their own skills and strength, as well as their teammates around them.

Some events require a camper to literally lean on a partner high in the air, in addition to trusting the physical support via ropes of their teammates. Meanwhile, another event challenges the camper to climb a pole and overcome the physical challenge of the climb while facing the mental and emotional challenge of leaving an obstacle behind and trusting their support to catch them.

On the low events, campers are confronted with problem-solving and teamwork challenges with which they will experience success. Their accomplishments on Outdoor Adventure Day help show campers that they are capable of achieving whatever they set out to do. This again builds confidence, which we carry into the rest of SuperCamp and back home.

We know that confidence contributes to success in school, home, and work. At SuperCamp we provide a safe space where campers can practice new techniques that build and sustain competence in a variety of aspects of life. Through that competence, confidence is created, and students find themselves with higher self-esteem, better grades, and better relationships. This academic summer camp provides the perfect combination of academic study techniques and personal enrichment to help any student during their formative teen years and provide effective college prep.

Visit www.SuperCamp.com or call 1-800-285-3276 NOW to speak with an Enrollment Counselor and learn how to increase grades, confidence and motivation.

About the Author:
Daniel Shedd earned his Bachelor’s Degree from Texas Christian University. He loved being a SuperCamp Camper and Team Leader.  Dan has been a Facilitator since 2011 and will be a Facilitator at Brown University during summer 2013. He is also pursuing his Master’s Degree in Education.

About SuperCamp:
SuperCamp offers academic and personal enrichment program summer camps for teens, including specifically designed summer programs for high school students, middle school students, and college students respectively. These educational summer camps provide ideal college prep skills and help instill positive values for life based on The 8 Keys of Excellence by Bobbi DePorter. SuperCamp’s academic summer programs for teens help students increase their grades, confidence and motivation.

SuperCamp’s Junior Forum: Leading Middle School Children to a Better Tomorrow

Summer Camps are synonymous with fun and learning. SuperCamp is one of those camps that will teach your kids to have fun while learning! Moreover, we will also teach your kids valuable life lessons that goes beyond the confines of the classroom, making them competent individuals that ready to tackle life’s challenges head on. It is always good to start your kids early, that is why we offer summer camp programs that could help build better academic and social foundation as early as in their middle school level. The Junior Forum is one of the best summer camp programs that you could give to your child. It is an academic summer program that aims to improve your child’s social, emotional, and academic, capacity.

The Junior Forum

The Junior Forum is a seven-day summer camp program specifically made for middle school students. This summer camp program will prepare them ahead for high school and their eventual quest for college and future careers. Held at the most prestigious universities, Junior Forum helps to inspire thousands of young minds to achieve excellence in various fields of life. This program will help your child realize their own learning styles and potentials, allowing for easier educational and personal growth, which they will need in their late teenage years. The Junior Forum focuses on the following skill areas:

  • Time Management
    Even at their preteen stage, children are bombarded with school work, extra-curricular activities, and social interactions with friends. Often times, they find it hard to manage all of these, because they are overwhelmed by the demands of their middle school life. SuperCamp will teach your kids how to own their time, and not let time own them. With our help, we will empower your kids with proper time management strategies that will allow them to be more productive, making their middle school life a stress-free experience.
  • Quantum Strategies
    SuperCamp will teach your middle schoolers the secrets of Quantum Learning strategies. Quantum Learning strategy was developed by SuperCamp’s founder Bobbi DePorter, with a help from the renowned Bulgarian educator Dr. Georgi Lozanov, the father of accelerated learning. These learning strategies allow your kids to create an optimal study environment for themselves. It involves teaching powerful techniques about memorization, note-taking, and mind-mapping. With our Quantum Learning strategy techniques, your children will learn efficient study habits that they can use throughout their school life and beyond.
  • Communication Skills
    Communication is one of the most important skills that a person could learn today. It is the backbone of any career field that your child will wish to take later in life. With proper communication skills training, your kids will be able to confidently express themselves to other people. SuperCamp will teach your kids the proper techniques and strategies that will allow them to communicate and interact well with their teachers, friends, and parents.
  • Leadership Skills
    SuperCamp will also give your kids proper foundation for leadership skills. This helps them to acquire proper leadership training that will aid them in organizing any group projects, club, or events, they have in school. The Junior Forum’s leadership training uses the techniques from our 8 Keys of Excellence. Its principles will be imbibed on their personalities, allowing them to grow as future leaders of society

With this kind of training, your kids will certainly become model students in no time. Remember that we will not only teach your children strategies and techniques in studying, but we will also teach them how to love learning! Do not waste this opportunity, it’s time to tap your child’s hidden potential! Enroll your middle schooler now at SuperCamp’s Junior Forum, and we will help them to become the very best that they can be!

Go to www.SuperCamp.com or call 1-800-285-3276 NOW to speak with an enrollment counselor and learn how to help your child increase their grades, confidence and motivation.

New SuperBizCamp Gives Teens Competitive Edge

SuperBizCamp combines SuperCamp energy with entrepreneurial spirit and NFTE business training to give your student a competitive edge in any job market.

SuperCamp teamed up with the Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) to launch SuperBizCamp, a mini-MBA course in entrepreneurship for teens. SuperBizCamp takes the concept of owning your own business out of the classroom and into the real world to help students succeed.

SuperBizCamp will debut at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, July 28 to August 4.

Enrollment is limited to 80 participants, for students entering grades 10-12.

During this innovative 8-day residential program, students acquire a foundation of sound business principles and develop an entrepreneurial mindset. SuperBizCamp takes the concept of owning your own business out of the classroom and into the real world. SuperBizCamp teaches business and entrepreneurship basics such as:

  • Supply and demand
  • Return on investment
  • Sales and marketing skills
  • Communication, relationship-building and networking
  • Stress and time management
  • Product design and sourcing
  • Business plan development
  • Critical thinking
  • Seed capital soliciting

“Parents want their kids to learn business and entrepreneurship skills because it clearly sets them up for a lifetime of success in a highly competitive and global economy,” says NFTE’s Victor Salama. “Clearly the best way for students to learn about business and become successful in life is in a focused, collaborative environment where the learning becomes meaningful, approachable and engaging. That’s why we’re partnering with the world’s leading academic summer program, QLN’s SuperCamp.”

Bobbi DePorter, president of Quantum Learning Network and author of 18 educational books, created SuperCamp to help kids develop a positive mindset and advanced study strategies for school and life. The SuperBizCamp curriculum will include DePorter’s 8 Keys of Excellence that are designed to build character and inspire kids to become leaders.

“For over 30 years we’ve been pioneering a methodology that truly motivates students and shows them how to learn. We’ve found when you empower young people with tremendous confidence and provide them with 21st century learning and life skills they succeed in school and continue that success throughout their lives in whatever they do,” DePorter says.

To reserve a spot for your child or learn more, please visit www.SuperBizCamp.com or call 1-800-285-3276.

More About SuperCamp:
SuperCamp is the world’s leading academic and life skills summer camp. For over 30 years SuperCamp has helped students increase their grades, confidence and motivation. SuperCamp has made a difference in the lives of over 64,000 graduates worldwide with programs on college campuses throughout the United States and in 14 countries. For more information go to www.SuperCamp.com.

More About the Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship:
Since 1987, NFTE has been inspiring young people to pursue educational opportunities, start their own businesses, and succeed in life. By providing entrepreneurship education programs relevant to the real world, NFTE empowers students to own their educations in and out of the classroom and find their own path to success. NFTE supports active programs in 18 states and 10 countries around the world. For more information visit www.nfte.com.

SuperCamp Methods in Action

Sneak Preview of SuperCamp Methods Allow Students to Give Real-time Feedback

In this image, a SuperCamp Facilitator in Training welcomes students to SuperCamp.

Sedrick Keyes, Facilitator in Training, welcomes students to SuperCamp.

We enjoyed a 2-hour demonstration of SuperCamp in action today as this year’s Facilitators practiced teaching in front of local middle and high school students to give real-time feedback.

Sam, a local high school student, was the most out-going kid in the room, shouting out answers, jumping out of his chair and over the table to volunteer to pass out materials, leading the team share and bringing an energy to learning that most teachers usually only dream of.

It wasn’t until the end of the session, when his high school teacher made the comment that this was the most he’d heard Sam say all year, that we understood the profound impact these SuperCamp strategies had in changing Sam’s life.

In this image, two SuperCamp Facilitators hone their skills for the 2013 summer camp season.

Allison Logue and Katie Fierro, SuperCamp Facilitators, hone their skills for the 2013 summer camp season.

His progress in just two hours is a testament to the SuperCamp Facilitators and Quantum Learning methods. Sam demonstrated in just two hours what an astounding difference this 10-day academic summer camp can create in a child’s life and how impactful positive energy is in supporting learning.

We eagerly anticipate the coming summer months when SuperCamps will commence at universities throughout the U.S. and we will enjoy similar experiences with hundreds of teens just like Sam. We are excited to share these life-changing methods to help your child reach their potential.

In this image, a SuperCamp Facilitator teaches Quantum Learning methods.

Dana Comiskey, SuperCamp Lead Facilitator, teaches Quantum Learning methods.

 

If your child could benefit from increased grades, motivation, communication and study skills, please visit www.SuperCamp.com or call (800) 285-3276 to speak with one of our dedicated Enrollment Counselors who will help find the best SuperCamp for your child.

Make Your Goals a Reality

By Dan Shedd, Quantum Learning SuperCamp Facilitator

It’s time to take a journey. A mind journey. So take a deep breath, close your eyes (but keep reading!), and imagine with me.

Think of something you’d like to accomplish. It could be earning straight A’s, making a ton of money (like, Trump Money), getting into a specific college, or maybe reaching a personal best in a sport or developing your leadership or study skills.

If you don’t know exactly what you’d like to accomplish, the world is your oyster! You can literally pick ANYTHING that sounds awesome. Maybe you’d like to play the ukelele? Or to travel to Africa? It can be anything!

Picture that accomplishment with as many details as you can. Who is with you? What would it mean for you to achieve this goal? Have you changed physically, mentally, or emotionally through attaining your goal? How will you know when you’ve accomplished it? Imagine that moment when you’ve accomplished that amazing goal … think how great that would feel!

When we set goals, we have something real to strive for. When I was in high school – and even in college – I floundered. I didn’t know what (or even who) I wanted to be. I had no drive to stay in shape or improve my grades; I just coasted along, doing just enough to get by. I didn’t have good study or leadership skills, entrepreneurial potential or business knowledge.

Finally, in my sophomore year of college, I changed. I set a goal to bench press 120 pounds – I’m not exactly a linebacker – while maintaining a 6-minute mile. I aimed for all A’s in every semester of college. And I decided to become a teacher. These goals gave me targets to aim for and specific steps to take to accomplish them.

I’m still working on a couple of goals from that year, as well as several new ones. Since I started setting goals, I’ve felt happier and more accomplished in life. And I’m not the only one. Goal-setting has been scientifically proven to increase motivation and general feelings of happiness in people. So, if you’re feeling adrift or just bored like I was, maybe a few little goals are in order to get you excited and on track in life.

A word of caution on setting goals: A recent study found that setting too many goals or goals in only one area of life can end up hurting us. If we set too many goals, we devalue them all (“Today, I am setting the goal to go to class and only look at the clock four times.”). Or, if we set them all in one area of life, we can become unbalanced and focus only on that area, neglecting the rest of our lives. (“Must raise grades, must raise grades, must raise grades!!!” meanwhile, our families are pretty sure we’ve gone into full hermit-mode and are never leaving our desk).

To counter these possible negative effects, we can take two steps. First, we should set only meaningful goals, the ones that we really feel attached to or will create the most meaningful outcomes. Second, we should set goals in all areas of our lives, in order to stay in balance (it’s one of the 8 Keys of Excellence for a reason!)

Goal-setting is a powerful, life-changing tool that really works. However, no matter what our goals are, we know there will be a path we must follow to accomplish each goal. Sadly, many of us may not feel as if we’re really marching down the right road, or even know what the right path is, to completing those goals. Fortunately, SuperCamp has some great tips for taking the first steps:

Step 1: Create realistic goals.
I may want to become the greatest WNBA player of all time, but as I am a male and I have the coordination of a table with two legs, this is unlikely. I could, however, set the goal of improving my coordination and basketball skills.

Step 2: Our goals should be specific.
Rather than simply saying, “I want better grades,” I will state exactly what grades I want to achieve. “My goal is to earn an A in Algebra,” is a specific goal.

Step 3: A good goal is measurable.
I may want to get in better shape and, technically, if I take the stairs one day instead of the elevator, I’m fitter than I was the day before, but I haven’t really accomplished my goal of being in better shape. Instead, I might make a goal that “I want to run 500 miles in a year.” With this goal, I can measure my progress toward accomplishing the goal, and I have a timespan in which to complete the goal. This gives me a deadline and a concrete task to work toward. Good goals are realistic, specific, and measurable. A specific timeframe and measurable results are essential.

Step 4: Once we have our goals, write them down.
Seriously, write them down. Go get a pen and some paper and write them down. Got them down? Okay, great! Now, take those written goals and put them somewhere you’ll see them often. A great place is in the bathroom next to the mirror. It assures we’ll see them at least once during the day, reminding us of our long-term plans. You can also put them in your phone as a reminder each morning, as your computer desktop background, on your car dashboard, and so forth. The key is to constantly remind yourself of this important goal so that you will naturally work toward it throughout each and every day.

Step 5: Determine the Action Steps to your goals and start down the path.
Finally, simply knowing our goals and seeing them every day won’t get them accomplished. To really move toward that shining moment we imagined earlier, we must take steps. Consider the action steps you must take to complete your goal. Every day, when you see your goals written down, ask ourselves, “What steps can I take today toward completing this goal?”

If you don’t know what steps are necessary then the next step is, “Find out what the next step is!” Once we know the steps we can take that day, we must then take those steps that day. Goals won’t accomplish themselves!

Remember, completing goals can be challenging and might take some time, but taking action steps each day pulls them that much closer. Maintain commitment and continue taking action steps and the mind journey you took earlier will become your reality.

I did and I am now proud to work as a Quantum Learning SuperCamp Facilitator. These SuperCamp programs focus on teaching students of all ages how to get better grades, more confidence and motivation by mastering powerful study habits and time management skills.

I strongly encourage you to learn more about the benefits of SuperCamp, including developing study skills, goal-setting, leadership and college prep at Quantum Learning Network’s educational summer camps.

SuperCamps include Junior Forum (ages 11-13) and Senior Forum (ages 14-18), SuperBizCamp (ages 15-18), Leadership Forum (ages 16-19) and Quantum U (ages 17-20) so you can choose the best academic summer camp to help you accomplish your goals.

SuperCamp: the 21st Century Camp for your 21st Century Kids

There are numerous summer camps for teens, including academic summer camps, youth leadership programs, and summer enrichment programs that are designed to facilitate your child’s development. One of them, however, stands out — SuperCamp!

Educational Summer Camps That Are Not Just Academic
SuperCamp does what its name says—it’s a summer camp that excels in making great kids greater!
This camp builds competence, confidence, and motivation in kids by teaching them how to learn effectively and equipping them with life skills that build their character and their self-esteem.
SuperCamp offers programs for students at all age levels: Junior Forum for middle school students, Senior Forum for high school students, and Quantum U for incoming college level students. In short, SuperCamp prepares your child—no matter what their age level—to excel in the 21st Century.

Leadership and Business Camps
SuperCamp also offers summer camps that specialize in business and in leadership. SuperBizCamp is a business-oriented summer camp that will immerse your child into the world of entrepreneurship. Giving your child the opportunity to develop their entrepreneurial potential will help them no matter what their plans are for the future. At SuperCamp’s LeadershipTrack your child will learn and practice valuable leadership skills. This camp empowers students to harness their leadership potential, an essential quality that will serve your child well in years to come.

Held on Prestigious College Campuses Nationwide
SuperCamp is a residential summer camp held on prestigious college campuses nationwide, giving students the incredible and motivating opportunity to experience “college life.” Living in dorms, eating in the cafeteria, checking out the college bookstore on campuses such as Stanford, Brown, UC Berkeley and others are memorable experiences—and can help students move in a positive direction when they consider their academic future.

Give your child the SuperCamp advantage!
It’s the best investment you can make to prepare your child for life in the 21st century!

SuperCamp Expands Teen Summer Camps to Dallas, Texas

Get ready for SuperCamp 2013 as the global leader in teen summer camps expands to a new location at the University of Texas at Dallas. An invigorating experience full of academic enrichment and life skills training for middle school students and for high school students, SuperCamp brings lifetime value to families who want their children to experience academic summer programs with significant positive results.

With a long-standing track record at some of the nation’s top universities, SuperCamp has a history of turning average students into academic achievers. Graduates average a 73% increase in grades, an 81% boost in confidence, and a 77% improvement in family relationships. These positive results show up immediately in many graduates and continue to make a difference long after SuperCamp.

“SuperCamp is a place where learning becomes exciting and meaningful. It’s a place where kids learn to believe in themselves and their abilities,” says SuperCamp president and co-founder Bobbi DePorter. “It’s a place that gives them an academic and personal edge—an advantage that lasts a lifetime!”

Over the course of 7 to 10 days, students experience in-depth classroom-style instruction, outdoor activities, and team-building exercises where self-discovery leads to motivation, confidence and a positive attitude. SuperCamp, the “Academic Summer Camp That Gets Results,” has empowered thousands of students with effective communication strategies and learning techniques that give them a vital advantage in school and life, and pave the way for a bright future.

There are 10 SuperCamp locations nationwide at prestigious colleges such as Stanford University, UCLA, Brown University, Wake Forest University and Loyola University Chicago. For a complete list of SuperCamp 2013 locations in the U.S., visit: University of Texas at Dallas.

SuperCamp has contributed to the success of 65,000 graduates worldwide and is a respected leader in student programs that enhance academic, leadership, communication, and other essential skills for achievement and success in the 21st century.

For more information about SuperCamp, call us at (800) 285-3276 or visit us online: http://www.supercamp.com