Study breaks
Study breaks
Study Breaks
To foster the most well-rounded student, we have clubs that provide an opportunity for positive socialization and fun.
This year, we’re all online!
Study breaks
our clubs
The Book Club
Each summer break and winter break, we have a book club. Our book is always socially relevant, and our meetings are open discussions on the topics outlined in our book and are facilitated by Study Hard “Adult-helpers”, who share their experience, strength and hope with us.
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The Self-Care Club
Four times per year, we offer wellness workshops online. If we want to perform our best, we have to take good care of ourselves. To learn the best ways to care for our brains and our bodies, we have guest “Adult-Helpers” provide us with all the information we need to prioritize self-care.
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The Community Service Club
The old paradox is true, we can attest to it! The more you give, the more you receive in return. We added our community service club at the start of COVID-19. With so many parents losing jobs, missing paychecks with businesses closed, and our students out-of-school, where they were provided with breakfast and lunch, we had to step up.
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The Creativity Club
Our community is made up of really cool teenagers, who are ready and willing to share their interests with us. From cooking and baking to poetry and yoga, our tutors are here to guide us inside and outside the classroom. Join us in making decadent brownies, family recipes and making art that’s worthy of a gallery exhibition.
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The Book Club
Each summer break and winter break, we have a book club. Our book is always socially relevant, and our meetings are open discussions on the topics outlined in our book and are facilitated by Study Hard “Adult-helpers”, who share their experience, strength and hope with us.
It’s free and important and cool and necessary and our duty and our responsibility and time to unlearn bias and be the leaders in our friend groups and our schools.
* If you need a copy of the book provided, just say the word!
Winter Break 2021-2022 Book
Between the World and Me
by Ta-Nehisi Coates
DATES: 12/28 and 12/30 from 10am-12pm
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Guest speakers, storytelling and more…
The Self-Care Club
self care
If we want to perform our best, we have to take good care of ourselves. To learn the best ways to care for our brains and our bodies, we have guest “Adult-Helpers” provide us with all the information we need to prioritize self-care.
Workshop #1 · Aug. 15 at 11:00 am
At Blend Natural in Pittston, PA
Dr. Lauren Hazzouri, licensed psychologist (and my mom!), will help us remember all that we are vs our usual—stressing about all that we are not!
CHILL OUT: COLLEGE APPLICATION STRESS IS REAL
Workshop #2 · Nov. 21 at 4:00 pm
At Zoom
Dr. Lia Richards-Palmiter, Marywood University, will talk with us about the research behind the paradox—the more we give, the more we receive in return, and show us how to make service work for us in our lives.
DO GOOD: THE BENEFITS OF GIVING
Workshop #3 · Feb. 19 at 3:00pm
At Stories Literary Center in Scranton, PA
Dr. Sue DeCesare, licensed psychologist, will help us free our minds of the zillions of thoughts that mess with us on the daily. Come on, let’s chill out together!
GET PRESENT: AN INTRODUCTION TO MINDFULNESS
Workshop #4 · April 6 at 5:00pm
At Zoom
Maria Wolfel, MS, RDN, LDN will teach us what brains and bodies need to think straight, feel good and do good things all year long.
EAT UP: ALL BODIES ARE SPRING BREAK BODIES
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The Community Service Club
The old paradox is true, we can attest to it! The more you give, the more you receive in return. We added our community service club at the start of COVID-19. With so many parents losing jobs, missing paychecks with businesses closed, and our students out-of-school, where they were provided with breakfast and lunch, we had to step up. We partner with local non-profits to help students and families in our community who could use our help!
Our Winter 2021 Service Opportunity:
for The Catherine McCauley Center’s Period Project
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WHERE: Ava’s Basement
WHEN: Friday, November 19 at 7:00 pm
Write inspirational cards for McCauley’s Menstrual Kits
Decorate the Menstrual Kit Tote Bags
Bring a box of Period Products with you!
Write letters to legislators to END period poverty.
Pizza Party + Bring Your Heart + Your Art
The Creativity Club
Art Show + Poetry Slam
When: Friday, December 3 at 7:00 pm SHARP
Where: New Laundry in Scranton, PA
Prizes and Awesome Snacks!
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