BGC

What is it?

How can we start it at our club??

What is Hardy Brain Camp?

• It is a program using computer based technology that works to help struggling students become more successful.

It’s done for 45 minutes 5 days a week for 4 to 6 weeks.

It uses the computer technology the BGC’s already have.

Although it has a value of $1797/person, it is FREE to BGC students and clubs.

How Does it Work?

The program works to improve the brain’s millisecond timing. Millisecond timing is integral to:

•Focus•Attention•Memory•Coordination•Behavior•Organization •Academic Success

All of these are skills essential to success in school.

History of the Program

Hardy Brain Camp began with an idea and a dream for helping children.

• After working with a fourth grader named Carlos for a year in my Hardy Academy program, Carlos went from:

unfocused to on-task hating school to being a very successful student who was catching up to grade level non-reader to reading at fourth grade level

• Jeff Henley, a member of the Board of Governors of the Boys and Girls Club of America, noticed Carlos' achievements and had the vision of bringing this kind of success to students at the Boys and Girls Clubs across America.

• With Jeff's help and inspiration, the first pilot program started in October 2009 at the Oxnard Boys and Girls Club on 7th Street in Oxnard, CA.

Jeff Henley

Carlos

Who Can It Help?

Hardy Brain Camp Training is designed to help all kinds of students find success. We help students who are:

Behind in class, At the bottom of the class and are in special education programs learn

faster so they can be more successful. Average and gifted who aren't working to their full potential achieve

success.

AND Students who have:

ADD/ADHD, dyslexia, autism and learning disabilities

Tried lots of different kinds of tutoring and special school programs that haven't worked for them

Success StoriesFREDDY has been described as "high energy".

BEFORE HARDY BRAIN CAMP•He couldn't concentrate during whole class lessons or during independent work time. •He would often be found running around.

AFTER HARDY BRAIN CAMP•"It's easier paying attention now when kids are making noise." Freddie says.•Freddy's teacher shares that "his attitude to learn has improved . . . He starts his work faster and is finishing it faster and he works much more independently." •Freddy's mom sees the progress too. He is more successful with homework and "he is getting much better grades."

The Oxnard Boys' and Girls' Club staff has observed: "He is proud that he is getting 100% on some of his work." "His maturity level is up. ""He helps the other kids now." "He has more focus and wants to get his homework done. "

Success StoriesMiriam

BEFORE HARDY BRAIN CAMP•Miriam used to cry when she had to do her homework. She would fight doing it and experience rage and frustration," relates Miriam's Mom.

•On math tests she would" get a 3 out of 15," and she was reading 57 words per minute.

AFTER HARDY BRAIN CAMP

•At home “She initiates doing her homework herself. She finds homework difficult, but she tries now."

•Miriam shares "My [science] grades are better. Now I get 12 out of 15" on math tests. "I read 105" words per minute and "my teacher says I pay more attention in class."

The Oxnard Boys' and Girls' Club staff has observed:

“Miriam is more focused on her homework and she stays more focused when people are talking to her.”

Getting Started

Staffing Requirements

There must be one BGC staff person in charge of the program.

BGC club members cannot be left unsupervised while doing the program.

Supervision Options:The BGC staff person in charge can:

choose to supervise the program.train another BGC staff person train responsible high school students.

Permissions/Agreements

Parent Permission Parents must sign the Hardy Brain Training/BGC

permission slip and return it to BGC. (link to google doc that is the permission slip)

BGC AgreementsIt is important that all parties sign the form agreeing to

commit to the program. (link to a google doc that is an agreement form)

Club DirectorProgram Director? Who else???

Getting Started

Getting Started

Contact Sherrie Hardy

To find out more information express interest order materials

[email protected] 805.389.8144

Feel Free to Contact these BGC Clubs to get more information about how it is working

for their students and staff:

• Oxnard Erin Antrim at 805-483-1118 ext 305

• Carpenteria David Bleecker 805-684-1568 • Venice Beach

Current BGC Clubs Participating

• Hardy Brain Camp Getting Started:• What is it?• Success Story• History of the Project• Requirements• Steps to make it Happen at your Site