Sharpen your study skills and strengthen your writing habits during this one week workshop, strategically timed just weeks before school begins. In this program, students build up routines for the school year and further develop their academic habits. The purpose of this workshop is to allow an insightful window of learning before school starts up, so students can develop the resolve necessary for the personal ownership of their academic routines.
The habits that will be examined and discussed most closely include: writing and outlining practices, proofreading, homework and concentration habits, techniques for reading, techniques for memorizing, a short review of mathematical concepts from the previous school year, habits to improve time management and organization, techniques for test taking (including standardized tests), and effective note taking strategies. As they begin the school year, students benefit from this opportunity to examine their habits and set goals for the upcoming school year based on the best practices for their academic routines. This workshop aims to show students how beneficial the right academic habits can be and how these sound habits can make learning easier.
The purpose of this workshop curriculum is the personal ownership of academic habits.Students will be offered a short break after each hour lesson in class and are given an opportunity to spend time together, catch up, and welcome new students. Students may bring a drink and a snack for the breaks.
Non-Sparhawk students are welcome as well as prospective students because the academic habits learned from this program are universally valuable in any school setting.
Study Skills & Writing Workshop FAQs
What’s the schedule of an average day of Study Skills & Writing Workshop?
Camp runs each day from 9:00 AM to 11:30 PM. Drop-off starts at 8:30 AM. Parents should pick their campers by 11:45 AM.
Where does the camp take place?
All camp activities will take place at Sparhawk Academy.
What should my son wear to camp?
Campers should dress in comfortable, warm-weather athletic attire.
What else does my son need to bring with him to camp?
As we will be outdoors for much of the camp, campers should bring plenty of water, sunscreen, and bug spray!
Camp Leadership
Sean Mahoney is the 8th Grade teacher for the signature History, Latin and Literature programs. He has spent 8 years at Sparhawk, part of the original group of teachers. He is a member of Stone Hall and lived in South Korea for many years teaching. Contact Mr. Mahoney at smahoney@sparhawkacademy.org.
Full profiles for Mr. Mahoney and other Sparhawk teachers are available here.