Summer Program
The Northwestern University Center for Talent Development Summer Program is where smart kids come to be engaged, inspired, prepared and challenged through learning. In other words, where smart kids come to have fun!
In operation for more than 25 years, the Summer Program has grown consistently in enrollment and course offerings, setting the standard in providing summer alternatives for academically talented students. Through our Leapfrog, Apogee, Spectrum and Equinox course series, we now 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. Find the program suited for you, and apply today!
The Northwestern University Center for Talent Development Summer Program is where smart kids come to be engaged, inspired, prepared and challenged through learning. In other words, where smart kids come to have fun!
In operation for more than 25 years, the Summer Program has grown consistently in enrollment and course offerings, setting the standard in providing summer alternatives for academically talented students. Through our Leapfrog, Apogee, Spectrum and Equinox course series, we now 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. Find the program suited for you, and apply today!
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Leapfrog Engages bright students completing PreK through grade 3 in the joy of learning through hands-on activities designed to nurture curious young minds |
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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 |
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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 |
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Equinox Challenges academically talented students completing grades 9 through 12 to stretch themselves academically and socially in preparation for collegiate and career success |
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Opening Day Arrival Information
Arrival and parking information for Apogee One-Week students for Opening Day July 5.
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Leapfrog Programs begin on July 13
Make sure to review the drop-off and pick-up information for your child's half-day Leapfrog site (Glen Ellyn, Palatine and Wilmette) before the first day. Families of children at the all-day Leapfrog site on Northwestern University's Evanston campus should review the on campus procedures for parking, drop-off and pick-up.
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Information about H1N1
For information from the Northwestern University Health Service Regarding Influenza A H1N1 (“Swine Flu”) and Northwestern University please click here.
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The Summer Program video contest winners have been announced. Enjoy watching the winning videos!
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Become a fan of CTD's Summer Program by visiting our page on Facebook. Click button.
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Click on the YouTube logo to see a video about the Summer Program.
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