Application Process:

A $50 nonrefundable admission fee will apply.

• All applicants must submit:
  • The application (Click Here)
  • Submission of test scores OR IQ scores
  • Two teacher recommendations (Click Here)

Eligibility criteria:

• Applicants must have scored at or above a 125 IQ OR the 95th percentile in at least one major content or ability area on a nationally normed standardized test (e.g., ERB CTP 4, IOWA, CAT, MAT, CTBS, SRA, i-Ready Diagnostic).
  • State test scores will not be accepted.
• Students identified as gifted and currently participating (or having participated successfully) in a local or school gifted program are eligible. (Must provide proof of participation)
• Students recognized by a regional or national gifted talent search program (e.g., Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth) also qualify. (Must provide proof of recognition)

Programming: (Youth Academy)

• 8-week long semester in the Fall and in the Spring.
• Classes take place on Saturday mornings from 9:30am-12:30pm.
  • Students will take part in 3 different one-hour classes each Saturday morning.
    • Students will have a choice of which class they would like to take each hour.
• Class offerings change from semester to semester to give students a variety of academic opportunities.

Programming: (Summer Camp)

• 2-week long sessions in the Summer.
• View Gifted Camp Details
• Camp takes place Monday-Friday from 9:00am-4:00pm
  • Campers will be in their program for part the day and partake in lunch, swim, and recreation the other part of the day.
  • Campers will choose two areas of content they would like to participate in.
    • Campers will participate in each content area for 45 minutes each day.
    • Campers will attend special field trips and hear from guest speakers.