At SuperCamp, you'll develop skills that last a lifetime, build confidence in yourself, and enhance your motivation to make things happen. The skills and information you will receive includes time management, strategies to improve reading, listening, and study skills to help you be successful in all your courses.

You'll also learn to take the steps to reach your goals - whether trying out for a new sport, raising your grades, or attending the college of your dreams. Each program teaches study skills that help you succeed in any subject, at any level. You'll learn life skills to help you develop friendships, resolve conflicts and communicate more clearly. You'll also find out how to manage your time and responsibilities, be more in control of your life, make the best choices, and rediscover the joy of learning.

ACADEMIC SKILLS

Quantum Strategies
At SuperCamp you will acquire Test-Taking and Organizational Skills, Study and Time-Management Strategies, and Learning Styles. Discover your personal learning style and how to use it to your advantage. Learn specific study strategies and test-taking skills, resulting in big gains in grades and test scores. You'll also learn how to manage study time and extracurricular activities, and how to set up the best study area for you

Quantum Reading
Go from tedious word-by-word reading to "idea reading," increasing your comprehension while powering through assignments more quickly. Cut down study time and develop reading styles for different types of assignments.

Quantum Writing
Unleash your creative ideas with fastwriting and clustering. Learn how to handle a variety of writing assignments, overcome writer's block, and breathe life into everyday writing.

Note-Taking/Mind Mapping
Notes:TM and Mind Mapping are two innovative ways to take notes that parallel the way our brains store information. They make studying more fun and information easier to remember. Learn to use these methods for class lectures, reading assignments, term papers and oral presentations.

Memory
Learn entertaining ways to remember vocabulary words, history dates and other facts using the peg, location and association methods. The more fun you have with it, the better your memory will become!

SAT Preview
Verbal, math and overall test taking strategies are covered. We are proud to include this valuable program in our curriculum.


LIFE SKILLS

8 Keys of Excellence
These keys act as a basic framework for personal effectiveness. When you hold yourself accountable for how you apply the keys, others are more willing to be held accountable for their own choices and actions. Together we build the positive, supportive environment necessary for learning.

The 8 Keys include: Integrity, Failure Leads to Success, Speak With Good Purpose, This Is It!, Commitment, Ownership, Flexibility and Balance.

Communication and Relationships
The ability to relate to others and communicate clearly gives you an added advantage in school, college interviews and future careers. It also helps you resolve conflicts with family and friends. Learn specific communication and relationship models to convey your needs, opinions, frustrations and feelings in a positive manner. Learn to listen without criticism and to make your points heard.

Creative Thinking, Goal-Setting and Problem Solving
Unleash your infinite brain power in new and exciting ways. With a little creative thinking, you can find the solution to many difficult problems. Discover the stages to solving problems, goal-setting strategies, and the differences between lateral and outcome thinking.

Breakthrough Outdoor Adventure Course
Do more than you ever thought possible! This ropes course helps you overcome self-imposed limitations and fears. More than a physical challenge, it's a powerful mental exercise breaking through barriers blocking your success. We hire a professional outdoor adventure company who has worked with over 100,000 people and whose reputation and safety record stand out among the rest.

Integration
Celebrate your new accomplishments! On the last day, you'll learn how to apply your new knowledge in the real world. You'll practice your new skills, make commitments and set goals. The day culminates in a graduation ceremony and celebration attended by family and friends (with the exception of College Forum).