The Center for Talent Development's Summer Program
CTD's Summer Program
Apply for the Summer Program's Leapfrog, Apogee, Spectrum or Equinox programs
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!

Leapfrog - grades preK-3 Leapfrog
Engages bright students completing 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 to challenge themselves by taking exciting, hands-on enrichment courses in a college campus setting with like-minded peers
 Apogee - grades 4-6 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 - grades 7,8 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- grades 9-12 Equinox
Challenges academically talented students completing grades 9 through 12 to stretch themselves academically and socially in preparation for collegiate and career success


 



 
Announcements:
  • 2010 Summer Program Job Opportunites
    Summer Program's 2010 job opportunities have been posted.  Apply now!
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Events: [view all Events]
  • Opening Day, Session 1
    June 27
    Apogee, Spectrum and Equinox Courses Begin
  • Leapfrog, Week 1 Begins
    July 12
     
  • Opening Day, Session 2
    July 18
     Apogee, Spectrum and Equinox Courses Begin
  • Spark Opening Day, Week 1
    July 18