Grit and Growth
Executive functions are skills that develop from early adolescence through young adulthood and involve self-regulation, perspective-taking, planning and prioritizing, and task completion. Studies show that executive functioning skills are the leading indicators of long-term success.
Effective Students in partnership with The Swift School offers a half-day camp where students learn about executive functions and how they can begin building these skills within themselves.
Camp Information
- Dates: June 16 - June 20, 2025
- Times: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
- Open to: Rising third through sixth-grade students
- Location: Swift School - 300 Grimes Bridge Road, Roswell, GA 30075
Students learn how to build executive functioning skills within themselves such as:
- Perspective-taking -seeing things from another person’s point of view
- Growth mindset and building resilience
- Self control & emotional regulation
- Impulse control & squirrels
- Self-evaluation of strengths, struggles, and how students are unique
- Basic components of becoming an Effective Student™
- Building a successful at-home school work environment.
- Measuring quality work
- Tips and tricks for getting work done efficiently.
- Reinforcement activities and skill building
Executive Functioning Skills Camp for 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th grade students. Questions? hello@effectivestudents.com
