Summer Program :: Rave Reviews for the Summer Program

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What follows is a select few of the outstanding comments received from families participating in the Center for Talent Development (CTD) Summer Program 2007.

Leapfrog | Apogee | Spectrum | Equinox

Leapfrog

There are so many things that the program offers. The classes are wonderful for the kids to learn different things and to expose them to current issues. I can't express how grateful we are to have such a program.

…[My] child really enjoyed the Lemonade Stand and To-Market activities. In applying the math concepts in a game-like environment, the teachers and teaching assistants made the learning process more enjoyable and rewarding.

In addition to the challenging but fun work, my daughter was able to socialize with her intellectual peers.

[Leapfrog] fully engaged my child's very curious mind.

Apogee

My daughter was reluctant to go to camp but ended up having one of the best experiences of her life.…[She] is very excited about attending next year.

It was a terrific experience for my child. He learned a great deal and was fully engaged with his teacher, his classmates and the community.…He is definitely enriched for having participated.

It was FUN….My son knew he would enjoy the class, and he did, but the extracurricular activities and dorm life exceeded his expectations.

Spectrum

The experience was priceless. My son acquired a wealth of knowledge which transformed him into a more mature and responsible young kid.

…[The] instructor and teaching assistant seemed extremely motivated, skilled and likable, which provided an involved, stimulating and supportive environment.

My child was able to socialize with students of his ability and was immersed in a subject to a depth unavailable in his school.

The best part of the program for my child was the opportunity to meet and bond with children from other countries and states, the course and the teachers who made her experience great and memorable.

Equinox

[He] had a fabulous time. In addition to the intellectual stimulation, we saw CTD as a means to instill some independence and confidence in the ability to live away from home -- very successful.

For the first time, he was the second best speaker in the class instead of lightyears beyond his classmates and he really had to work to keep up. It was exhilarating for him.

My child loved everything about CTD at Northwestern. She would definitely apply next summer for another course!

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	Leapfrog There are so many things that the program offers. The classes are wonderful for the kids to learn different things and to expose them to current issues. I can't express how grateful we are to have such a program. …[My] child really enjoyed the Lemonade Stand and To-Market activities. In applying the math concepts in a game-like environment, the teachers and teaching assistants made the learning process more enjoyable and rewarding. In addition to the challenging but fun work, my daughter was able to socialize with her intellectual peers. [Leapfrog] fully engaged my child's very curious mind.

	Apogee My daughter was reluctant to go to camp but ended up having one of the best experiences of her life.…[She] is very excited about attending next year. It was a terrific experience for my child. He learned a great deal and was fully engaged with his teacher, his classmates and the community.…He is definitely enriched for having participated. It was FUN….My son knew he would enjoy the class, and he did, but the extracurricular activities and dorm life exceeded his expectations.

	Spectrum The experience was priceless. My son acquired a wealth of knowledge which transformed him into a more mature and responsible young kid. …[The] instructor and teaching assistant seemed extremely motivated, skilled and likable, which provided an involved, stimulating and supportive environment. My child was able to socialize with students of his ability and was immersed in a subject to a depth unavailable in his school. The best part of the program for my child was the opportunity to meet and bond with children from other countries and states, the course and the teachers who made her experience great and memorable.

	Equinox [He] had a fabulous time. In addition to the intellectual stimulation, we saw CTD as a means to instill some independence and confidence in the ability to live away from home -- very successful. For the first time, he was the second best speaker in the class instead of lightyears beyond his classmates and he really had to work to keep up. It was exhilarating for him. My child loved everything about CTD at Northwestern. She would definitely apply next summer for another course!