Dates & Locations

The Spark summer program offers three one-week sessions for academically talented students completing grade 4, held at Northwestern University's Evanston campus.  Students have the option of being residents or commuters. Classes meet Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. 

NEW!, Two one-week Spark sessions for academically talented students completing grade 4 or 5 are offered at Elmhurst College, in Elmhurst, Illinois. Courses at Elmhurst College are commuter-only and meet Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.

2012 Programs

Evanston Site Northwestern University Evanston, Illinois (Map it!) Located on the shores of Lake Michigan in suburban Evanston, Illinois, Northwestern's 240-acre campus provides a variety of recreational venues in addition to a library, student center, labs and other facilities. Spark Week 1, 2012 Sunday, July 15 - Friday, July 20, 2012 Spark Week 2, 2012 Sunday, July 22 - Friday, July 27, 2012 Spark Week 3, 2012 Sunday, July 29 - Friday, August 3, 2012   Elmhurst Site Elmhurst College Elmhurst, Illinois (Map It!) Located in west suburban Chicago, the Elmhurst College campus is conveniently located near the Tri-State Tollway.  Spark Week 1, 2012 Monday, June 25 - Friday, June 29, 2012 Spark Week 2, 2012 Monday, July 9 - Friday, July 13, 2012