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, […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]