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    Study and Organizational Skills Enrichment Program
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    Study and Organizational Skills Enrichment Program

    by Appleby College Summer Academy

    Build practical study habits through time management, note-taking, test preparation, and organization, with separate Junior and Senior approaches to schoolwork.

    Last verified: 9 Oct 2026Reviewed by:SSSean Stevens

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    Study and Organizational Skills Enrichment at a glance: cost, dates and eligibility

    Current status

    Applications open

    Eligibility

    High English proficiency

    Age range / Year group

    Ages 12-17

    Location / Region

    Appleby College, Oakville, Ontario, Canada

    Cost

    $625 + HST per week

    Duration

    1 week

    Format

    In-person

    Application deadline

    Rolling · Next cycle not announced yet. These dates are from the latest verified cycle and should be used as a reference only.

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    Class size: Maximum 15 students
    Meals: Daily lunch included
    Certificate / Outcome: Certificate with full attendance
    Daily schedule: Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
    Campus experience: Junior daily active learning

    Study and Organizational Skills Enrichment summary

    Appleby's course develops practical habits for managing schoolwork, taking notes, preparing for tests, and keeping materials organized.

    Junior emphasizes foundational routines with active learning, while Senior addresses heavier workloads and reinforces strategies through small nightly tasks.

    It suits students who want to improve how they approach learning and are willing to keep practicing those habits afterward.

    What is Study and Organizational Skills Enrichment Program?

    The Study and Organizational Skills Enrichment Program is Appleby College's practical course on approaching schoolwork more effectively. Its Junior and Senior versions cover time management, note-taking, test preparation, and organization, with an emphasis on becoming a more independent learner.

    Students learn on Appleby's campus through classroom discussions and group activities. Junior combines academic work with active learning, while Senior addresses more demanding workloads and uses small nightly tasks to reinforce new habits.

    Why Succeed highlights Study and Organizational Skills Enrichment

    • The focus on time management, note-taking, and test preparation addresses habits students can apply across school subjects.

    • Separate Junior and Senior approaches recognize that foundational routines and heavier academic workloads require different practice.

    • Senior nightly tasks give students a practical opportunity to reinforce strategies beyond classroom discussion.

    • A maximum class size of 15 supports a manageable group learning environment.

    Who is Study and Organizational Skills Enrichment for?

    Best for

    Students who want practical routines for organizing schoolwork, managing time, and preparing for assessments.

    Not ideal if

    You mainly want subject-specific tutoring or a recreation-focused camp; the course centers on academic habits and classroom participation.

    Is Study and Organizational Skills Enrichment worth it?

    This course could be worthwhile when a student's main difficulty is managing schoolwork rather than understanding a particular subject. Practicing note-taking, test preparation, and organization together gives families a focused way to address everyday academic routines.

    The limitation is that better habits need continued use after the course. Treat the certificate as recognition of participation, and judge the value by whether the student adopts strategies that work in their regular school routine.

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    Cost and what is included

    $625 + HST per week; includes Enrichment classes., Daily lunch..

    Meals

    Daily lunch included

    Supervision or safety information

    Families can pre-register for weekly Before & After Care, beginning at 7:30 a.m. and extending pickup to 6:00 p.m. Participants without this service arrive at class and leave independently.

    Provider details

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    Dates and logistics

    1 week; Appleby College, Oakville, Ontario, Canada.

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    How much preparation does Study and Organizational Skills Enrichment need?

    Effort level

    Moderate, with a structured academic day.

    Best started

    Begin planning several weeks before registration and preparation one to two weeks before your selected session.

    Main challenge

    Turning new study strategies into consistent routines.

    Typical preparation

    • Identify two recurring difficulties, such as misplaced notes or last-minute test preparation.

    • Prepare a laptop or tablet and a reusable water bottle.

    • Arrange daily travel and decide whether Before & After Care is needed.

    • Plan a quiet evening routine for Senior reinforcement tasks.

    Useful if

    You want greater independence when managing schoolwork.

    What do students do on Study and Organizational Skills Enrichment?

    You explore approaches to learning and practice strategies for organizing schoolwork, taking notes, managing time, and preparing for tests. Senior participants apply these ideas to more demanding workloads and reinforce them through small nightly tasks.

    Step-by-step process

    1. 1

      Explore your current learning habits and approaches to studying.

    2. 2

      Practice time-management strategies suited to your academic workload.

    3. 3

      Develop note-taking and test-preparation methods.

    4. 4

      Apply practical organizational systems to schoolwork and daily life.

    5. 5

      Reinforce strategies through small nightly tasks in the Senior course.

    Study and Organizational Skills Enrichment dates and deadlines

    Next cycle not announced yet. These dates are from the latest verified cycle and should be used as a reference only.

    Applications

    Rolling admissions

    Reference date

    Study and Organizational Skills Jr. — July 2026

    20-24 July 2026

    Junior full-week session.

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    Study and Organizational Skills Sr. — July 2026

    27-31 July 2026

    Senior full-week session.

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    Study and Organizational Skills Jr. — Shortened August 2026

    4-7 August 2026

    Four-day Junior session following the Civic Holiday.

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    Study and Organizational Skills Jr. — August 2026

    17-21 August 2026

    Junior full-week session.

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    Study and Organizational Skills Sr. — August 2026

    17-21 August 2026

    Senior full-week session.

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    Registration opens

    9 December 2026

    The enrichment page gives this date; the registration portals give 8 December 2026.

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    Eligibility and requirements

    • Junior: ages 12-14; accommodates grades 6-8.

    • Senior: ages 15-17; accommodates grades 9-11.

    • High English proficiency is required.

    • English-language learners must identify themselves during application.

    • English-language learners complete an online assessment before acceptance.

    How much does Study and Organizational Skills Enrichment cost?

    Program fee

    $488; $610 — Shortened Junior week; full Junior or Senior week.

    What's included

    Enrichment classes., Daily lunch.

    How to apply to Study and Organizational Skills Enrichment

    1. 1

      Create an account or sign in at Appleby's day-program registration portal.

    2. 2

      Select the appropriate Junior or Senior Study and Organizational Skills session.

    3. 3

      Provide complete participant information and identify English-language learning needs.

    4. 4

      Complete an online language assessment if required before acceptance.

    5. 5

      Use the registration email and pre-arrival welcome email to prepare for attendance.

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    What does Study and Organizational Skills Enrichment cover?

    The program covers the following focus areas.

    Learning habits

    Explore personal approaches to studying and becoming a more independent learner.

    Time management

    Practice managing schoolwork, with Senior strategies addressing heavier course loads.

    Note-taking

    Develop effective notes, including approaches to complex lessons in the Senior course.

    Test preparation

    Explore structured preparation strategies for school tests and more demanding assessments.

    Organization

    Build practical systems for managing materials, responsibilities, and everyday academic routines.

    Curriculum may be adjusted based on participant interests and current developments.

    What is a typical day on Study and Organizational Skills Enrichment?

    A typical day during the program.

    Junior classroom learning

    A 1.5-hour classroom block precedes active learning, followed by 2.5 classroom hours after lunch.

    Junior active learning

    A 1.5-hour active block includes outdoor group games and learning, with indoor spaces used in rain.

    Senior classroom learning

    Two 1.5-hour classroom blocks precede lunch, followed by 2.5 classroom hours.

    Senior reinforcement

    Small nightly tasks help reinforce the course's learning habits.

    Who teaches on Study and Organizational Skills Enrichment?

    Appleby's enrichment instructors lead classroom discussions and group activities within a supportive learning environment. Summer Academic staff also greet participants at the front of the school on the first day of each program week.

    Class size is capped at 15 students per session.

    Where do students stay on Study and Organizational Skills Enrichment?

    Non-residential plan

    • Dining hall lunch: Daily lunch is included in the course fee.
    • Junior active learning: Junior participants have 1.5 hours of active learning daily, using indoor spaces during rain.
    • Before & After Care: Pre-registered weekly care runs from 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., with activities and snacks.

    Participants without Before & After Care arrive at class and depart independently; supervision ends with programming.

    What happens after Study and Organizational Skills Enrichment?

    After completing this program, participants often pursue:

    Foundational study habits supporting Junior transitions into secondary school.

    Advanced workload-management strategies supporting Senior academic study.

    Practical organizational and self-regulation skills across school subjects.

    A certificate for participants who meet the full-attendance requirement.

    Benefits depend on continuing to practice the strategies after the course.

    Where does Study and Organizational Skills Enrichment take place?

    The course takes place at Appleby College, 540 Lakeshore Road West, Oakville, Ontario, Canada. Participants use campus classrooms and the dining hall, with Junior active learning taking place outdoors when conditions allow.

    Study and Organizational Skills Enrichment FAQs

    Junior focuses on foundational study routines and includes daily active learning. Senior develops strategies for heavier academic workloads and includes small nightly tasks to reinforce habits.

    Both courses cover time management, note-taking, test preparation, and organization. Senior applies these skills to complex lessons, heavier course loads, and high-stakes assessments.

    The day runs from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Junior includes four classroom hours and 1.5 hours of active learning; Senior includes 5.5 classroom hours, with breaks and lunch.

    Yes. A daily lunch is included in the course fee and is served in the dining hall.

    Students should bring a laptop or tablet and a reusable water bottle. Comfortable athletic shoes are recommended for Junior participants; cell phones cannot replace the learning device.

    Enrichment participants must attend all days of programming to earn a certificate. Families should report absences to the Academy office.

    Families can pre-register for weekly Before & After Care, beginning at 7:30 a.m. and extending pickup to 6:00 p.m. Participants without this service arrive at class and leave independently.

    Content stays the same across repeated sessions of an enrichment course. Appleby recommends choosing different programs rather than repeating one during the same summer.
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    Sean works at the intersection of academic enrichment, program quality and university preparation, with expertise in evaluating pre-university experiences for ambitious secondary school students.

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