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The Center for Talent Development Summer Program has gained global recognition as a premiere learning and life-changing experience for gifted students.

Through our Leapfrog, Spark, Solstice, Apogee, Spectrum, Equinox and Civic Leadership Institute course series, we serve outstanding students from PreK through grade 12, facilitating high achievement, self-confidence and a love of learning among all our participants.

We have programs for students who wish to be residents or commuters. Program sessions last one to three weeks, and students can apply for one, two or three sessions, depending on the program. Programs are held in Evanston, Elmhurst, Skokie, Palatine, Naperville, Chicago and Lake Forest, Illinois (locations vary by program). Please refer to the chart below for program dates and locations.

At A Glance

CH	Chicago			LF	Lake Forest	NU	Evanston			SK	Skokie
EC	Elmhurst			NP	Naperville	PA	Palatine

Program	Grade	Session Dates	Location	Commuter/ Residential
Leapfrog	PreK-3	June 24-28	EC, SK	Commuter
		July 8-12	CH, LF, NP, PA, SK
		July 15-19	CH, LF, NP, PA, SK
		July 22-26	CH, NP, PA, SK
Spark	4-5	June 24-28	EC	Commuter
		June 30-July 5	NU	Both
		July 7-12	NU	Both
		July 8-12	EC	Commuter
		July 14-19	NU	Both
Solstice	4-6	July 8-19	EC	Commuter
Solstice	4-6	July 21-August 2	NU	Both
Apogee	4-6	June 30-July 19	NU	Both
		July 8-26	EC	Commuter
		July 21-August 9	NU	Both
Spectrum	7-8	June 30-July 19	NU	Both
		July 8-26	EC	Commuter
		July 21-August 9	NU	Both
Equinox	9-12	June 30-July 19	NU	Both
Equinox	9-12	July 21-August 9	NU	Both
Civic Leadership Institute	9-12	July 7-26	CH	Residential

Find the program suited for you, and apply today!

	Leapfrog Engages bright students in PreK through grade 3 in the joy of learning through hands-on activities designed to nurture curious young minds
	Spark Encourages academically gifted students completing grade 4 or 5 to challenge themselves by taking exciting, hands-on enrichment courses in a college campus setting with like-minded peers
	Solstice Propels gifted and talented students completing grades 4 through 6 to higher achievement levels in a safe, nurturing environment while developing long-lasting social relationships and solid academic skills through engaging, innovative courses
	Apogee Inspires outstanding students completing grades 4 through 6 to realize their full potential through in-depth immersion in a topic of interest and friendships formed among classmates with shared passions and abilities
	Spectrum Prepares gifted students completing grades 7 and 8 for rigorous college preparatory curricula through intensive, accelerated courses integrated with fun campus and cultural opportunities
	Equinox Challenges academically talented students completing grades 9 through 12 to stretch themselves academically and socially in preparation for collegiate and career success
	Civic Leadership Institute Empowers motivated students completing grades 9 through 12 to learn, serve and explore complex challenges that affect communities and develop leadership skills to make a positive impact on society

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