How to Learn During Online "Learning"

When: Sunday 11/01/20

When: 4-5pm

Where: SMITH RIVAS Study Skills & Academic Coaching - ONLINE

Online school days are shorter and less reliable than in-person school days. What do you want your kids to learn this year? How can your family make the most of online school? Talk about these issues as they pertain to your child’s long-term development and create your family schedule for online learning in this fun and inspiring workshop for parents with kids doing school online. SMITH RIVAS study skills specialist Paul Rivas will help you design the ideal online learning calendar for your family’s academic context. Group limited to 10! THIS EVENT IS ONLINE VIA ZOOM.

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Gifted and 2e Children, Evidence Based Assessment and Support

When: Tuesday 11/03/20

When: 9:00-12:00

Where: Maryland Psychological Association Annual Conference (online)

Dr. Rebecca Resnik, Licensed Psychologist, presents a 3 hour Continuing Education session on the neuropsychology of gifted and twice expectational students. The presentation covers neuropsychological differences underlying high intelligence as well as associated developmental differences. The presentation includes a focus on the literature supporting best practices for assessment and supporting gifted/2e students in K-12 education.

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Outdoor Adventure Therapy - Middle School Weekend Day Program

When: Saturday 11/07/20

When: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Where: Bretton Woods Recreation Center

NEW DATES by popular demand!

The Chesapeake Center is thrilled to launch a new weekend day outdoor adventure therapy program, in partnership with Bretton Woods Recreation Center, for middle and high school students struggling with ADHD, depression, anxiety, virtual "burnout" or isolation.

The journey will consist of a 2.5 day "mini wilderness" program that will engage participants socially, emotionally and, most importantly, physically. The primary goal is to help your child or adolescent build confidence, increase self esteem and develop tools to problem-solve, navigate social and family relationships constructively, and better manage the challenges of distance learning.

What to Expect: Team-building activities; outdoor activities (canoeing, rock climbing, ropes courses, orienteering, archery, games); integrative therapy exercises to help with goal-development, self-esteem, and confidence; much-needed connection with nature. Accepting 4-8 participants per group. Don't let y

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Chesapeake Outdoor Adventure Therapy - High School

When: Saturday 11/14/20

When: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Where: Bretton Woods Recreation Center

NEW DATES by popular demand!

The Chesapeake Center is thrilled to launch a new weekend day outdoor adventure therapy program, in partnership with Bretton Woods Recreation Center, for middle and high school students struggling with ADHD, depression, anxiety, virtual "burnout" or isolation.

The journey will consist of a 2.5 day "mini wilderness" program that will engage participants socially, emotionally and, most importantly, physically. The primary goal is to help your child or adolescent build confidence, increase self esteem and develop tools to problem-solve, navigate social and family relationships constructively, and better manage the challenges of distance learning.

What to Expect: Team-building activities; outdoor activities (canoeing, rock climbing, ropes courses, orienteering, archery, games); integrative therapy exercises to help with goal-development, self-esteem, and confidence; much-needed connection with nature. Accepting 4-8 participants per group. Don't let y

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Outdoor Adventure Therapy - High School Weekend Day Program

When: Saturday 11/14/20

When: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Where: Bretton Woods Recreation Center

NEW DATES by popular demand!

The Chesapeake Center is thrilled to launch a new weekend day outdoor adventure therapy program, in partnership with Bretton Woods Recreation Center, for middle and high school students struggling with ADHD, depression, anxiety, virtual "burnout" or isolation.

The journey will consist of a 2.5 day "mini wilderness" program that will engage participants socially, emotionally and, most importantly, physically. The primary goal is to help your child or adolescent build confidence, increase self esteem and develop tools to problem-solve, navigate social and family relationships constructively, and better manage the challenges of distance learning.

What to Expect: Team-building activities; outdoor activities (canoeing, rock climbing, ropes courses, orienteering, archery, games); integrative therapy exercises to help with goal-development, self-esteem, and confidence; much-needed connection with nature. Accepting 4-8 participants per group. Don't let y

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Outdoor Adventure Therapy - High School Weekend Day Program

When: Saturday 11/14/20

When: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Where: Bretton Woods Recreation Center

NEW DATES by popular demand!

The Chesapeake Center is thrilled to launch a new weekend day outdoor adventure therapy program, in partnership with Bretton Woods Recreation Center, for middle and high school students struggling with ADHD, depression, anxiety, virtual "burnout" or isolation.

The journey will consist of a 2.5 day "mini wilderness" program that will engage participants socially, emotionally and, most importantly, physically. The primary goal is to help your child or adolescent build confidence, increase self esteem and develop tools to problem-solve, navigate social and family relationships constructively, and better manage the challenges of distance learning.

What to Expect: Team-building activities; outdoor activities (canoeing, rock climbing, ropes courses, orienteering, archery, games); integrative therapy exercises to help with goal-development, self-esteem, and confidence; much-needed connection with nature. Accepting 4-8 participants per group. Don't let y

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Better Grades in Less Time

When: Sunday 11/15/20

When: 4-5pm

Where: SMITH RIVAS Study Skills & Academic Coaching - ONLINE

If you can think of anything you'd rather do than homework, you'll love learning how to earn better grades in less time! In this small-group introduction to time management and study skills, middle school and high school students and parents will learn the same skills that the most successful students at the best colleges use. These skills are ideal for students whose grades don't reflect how cool and smart they are, students with learning differences, serious athletes, and STEM superstars. SMITH RIVAS director Paul Rivas will help students develop fun strategies to improve their time management, reading, notetaking, tests, and papers. Class size limited to 10! THIS EVENT IS ONLINE VIA ZOOM.

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Better Grades in Less Time

When: Sunday 02/07/21

When: 4-5pm

Where: SMITH RIVAS Study Skills & Academic Coaching - ONLINE

If you can think of anything you'd rather do than homework, you'll love learning how to earn better grades in less time! In this small-group introduction to time management and study skills, middle school and high school students and parents will learn the same skills that the most successful students at the best colleges use. These skills are ideal for students whose grades don't reflect how cool and smart they are, students with learning differences, serious athletes, and STEM superstars. SMITH RIVAS director Paul Rivas will help students develop fun strategies to improve their time management, reading, notetaking, tests, and papers. Class size limited to 10! THIS EVENT IS ONLINE VIA ZOOM.

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Better Grades in Less Time

When: Sunday 04/11/21

When: 4-5pm

Where: SMITH RIVAS Study Skills & Academic Coaching - ONLINE

If you can think of anything you'd rather do than homework, you'll love learning how to earn better grades in less time! In this small-group introduction to time management and study skills, middle school and high school students and parents will learn the same skills that the most successful students at the best colleges use. These skills are ideal for students whose grades don't reflect how cool and smart they are, students with learning differences, serious athletes, and STEM superstars. SMITH RIVAS director Paul Rivas will help students develop fun strategies to improve their time management, reading, notetaking, tests, and papers. Class size limited to 10! THIS EVENT IS ONLINE VIA ZOOM.

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