SOLID FOUNDATION
Alignment through clearly defined expectations, values and goals.
The 8 Keys of Excellence
The 8 Keys of Excellence principles to live by are the foundation on which SuperCamp is built. The students are surrounded by reminders of the 8 Keys every day. They’re posted on walls, modeled by staff, and woven into each day’s activities. They create a feeling of community and trust, and a sense of belonging in an open, friendly environment.
The benefits of a SuperCamp program – with the 8 Keys of Excellence at the core—have been noted worldwide. Studies show SuperCamp graduates significantly increase self confidence and motivation, improve their grades, participate more in school, and feel measurably better about themselves.
If the 8 Keys of Excellence was in every school in America and being taught in the homes it would literally transform the country.—Jack Canfield, Author, Chicken Soup for the Soul Series
Our Approach
We transform students into self-motivated learners. You could say we put a fire in their belly.
Unlike schools and academic summer camps that teach content, SuperCamp gives students the learning tools and life skills that apply to every subject and to the world beyond school.
Understanding how the mind approaches learning can have a significant effect on a student’s performance in school. Students learn, comprehend, and recall information more easily, which can lead to better grades and ultimately to a higher GPA. Studying becomes a much easier task once a student identifies their personal learning style and incorporates techniques unique to that style.
ACADEMIC SKILL BUILDING
SuperCamp’s academic curriculum provides students from middle school to college with valuable age/grade-specific learning skills that benefit them in all subject areas. We focus on the whole individual. Many learning models concentrate on instructional design, often neglecting factors that influence the quality of learning.
EMPOWERING ATMOSPHERE
A place where students feel supported and experiencing a strong sense of belonging.
ENGAGING DELIVERY
One that uses a multisensory approach and maximizes participation and comprehension.
SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT
A learning space that is inviting, comfortable, and stimulating for everyone.
EFFECTIVE DESIGN
Where lessons are created using elements that incorporate how the brain learns and retains content.
LIFE AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS
We need to prepare kids today for the jobs of tomorrow that haven’t even been created yet! We’re up for the challenge! We equip students with the skill sets to be successful in school, work and life. SuperCamp provides real-life team-building opportunities to not only learn these skills, but also to apply them with.
CHARACTER
Establishing a code for personal excellence.
CAREER SKILLS
Exploring 21st century career skills.
COMMUNICATION
Building communication and relationship strategies.
EXPANDING
Moving out of natural comfort zones.
LEADERSHIP
Understanding the character traits of a good leader.
GOAL-SETTING
Gaining clarity on steps to reaching goals.
History
The Mirrors programme was established through the efforts of former Premier Dr. Ewart Brown, Mr. Kenneth Bascome, Nibs Lewis and Rudolph Lawrence. These men mobilized and engaged the community and key stakeholders for approximately 11 years to implement a programme to address the challenges facing our youth. With the help of Dr. Brown, Ms. Luelle Todd and Mr. Dale Butler the programme was launched in April 2007.
Mirrors is a personal development organization. Programming is focused on socio emotional skills-development, performance coaching and personal transformation with an emphasis on innovative learning strategies and leadership skills. Our programmes are based on creating a deep and lasting transformation in the lives participants so they can reach their fullest potential.
Mirrors provides several benefits to participants and to the community as a whole.
- Raised self-confidence, self-esteem, and self-worth
- Improved relationships between youth and adults (including parents, service providers, authority figures, community leaders, and the general public).
- Improved goal setting skills
- Increased life skills, leadership skills and protective factors.
- Decreased risk factors.
95 % of youth that completed our training say the programme had a beneficial impact on them;
97% of adults (parents, teachers, professionals and volunteers) that completed our training say they are satisfied with the training content and experience.
