Summer Programs
Fill Summer With The Joy Of Discovery
Programs
Enrichment and credit-bearing, accelerated programs designed for students at every age and stage of talent development.
Note About In-Person Programs
Because of ongoing concerns about the spread of COVID-19, in-person programs are not available for Summer 2021. We remain dedicated to offering exceptional online courses to our student community, and our program teams have shifted our standard summer offerings to be vibrant online learning opportunities again for this year.
We look forward to the opportunity to serve our students in person with our residential and commuter programs in Summer 2022.
Summer Programs that Teach Beyond the Classroom
The summer programs at the Center for Talent Development are designed to help students advance academically in engaging, hands-on ways; connect with peers and expert educators; and develop skills beyond the classroom. Our program options include:
- Enrichment and accelerated, credit-bearing courses
- Leadership and service-learning programs
- Full-day, half-day, and online classes
- Residential options on Northwestern's Evanston campus (Not available in Summer 2021)
- Before- and after-care options
- Incredible teachers who encourage true learning
Live Online Courses with a Vibrant Class Community
Academic Programs for Every Kind of Learner. Experiences That Last Forever.
You have a lot of choices for the summer. You want a program that sparks interest in learning in fun, challenging, and exciting ways. You need a summer program that does more than fill the day. CTD's summer programs provide an experience that fills the mind, creates a peer network, and builds life-long skills.
Leadership and Service-Learning Summer Programs
Learn. Serve. Lead.
The Civic Education Project (CEP) summer programs offer promising young people opportunities to learn and serve in communities across the country, developing the knowledge, experience, and leadership skills they need to make a positive impact on the world. View online options for Summer 2021.
Additional Online Options from CTD
Flexibly Paced Course Choices
No matter how a student learns and no matter what schedules need to be balanced, there are programs that help them develop their talents from wherever they reside. Summer is a time when interests can be nurtured and learning can extend beyond the topics of the school year. A lifetime of success starts in summer. Enrichment, accelerated, and credit-bearing courses available.
“The pace was unlike anything I had done before and challenged me to the point where I independently wanted to learn more.”
– CTD Student
Enrollment
Start Your Summer Program Adventure
If you have found the program and course for you, we’d love for you to apply. Learn more about the application and admissions process for our various courses.
Teach in Our Summer Programs
Summer programs at CTD are where dedicated, creative, and passionate teachers work with children of all ages who are ready to learn. Your enthusiasm meets their excitement, and your expertise can shape their lives. If you want to make a difference this summer, come teach at CTD.
“My daughter found the course very engrossing, challenging, stimulating, and enjoyable. She was pretty nostalgic the last day to say goodbye to her friends.”
– CTD Parent
Find the Right Summer Course For Your Family
Dozens of subjects. Hundreds of courses. Countless experiences. Find the perfect course to help your student advance academically and discover the joy of learning.