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

NEW THIS YEAR:  A second Spark site at Elmhurst College!
The Spark program combines a rigorous academic enrichment experience with fun and exciting social opportunities for academically talented students completing grade 4 or 5. Students study at a world-class university, engage in wonderful recreational and social activities, and have opportunities to make lifelong friendships with peers.

Spark is a great introduction to CTD's Summer Program.  During each week-long academic enrichment experience, students take one course - encouraging them to explore further a topic of interest and develop their academic and social skills.


Spark offers English and writing, science, math and technology courses - all of which stretch a student’s academic and social skills while inspiring a love of learning.

Spark participants…
  • maximize their potential by learning at an appropriate pace.
  • engage in hands-on, interdisciplinary, independent and cooperative activities.
  • acquire and strengthen a positive attitude toward academic success.
  • thrive under enthusiastic teachers who recognize talent and encourage achievement.
  • expand their knowledge and apply what they learn in creative and fascinating ways.
  • make friends with classmates who are bright and motivated – just like them.

Past Spark participants have…