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…