Programs for gifted & talented youth ages 5–17
2020 Campuses
Innovators Program (Ages 9-17)
Three-week summer programs for gifted and talented students ages 9-17* providing instruction in over 60 exciting and challenging STEAM, humanities, and fitness courses.
Students may choose to live on campus (Residential option) or commute daily (Day option or Day + Evenings & Saturdays option).
*ages vary by campus
Innovators Program Locations
Bryn Mawr College
Residential
Bryn Mawr, PA
Ages 9-14
June 28 - July 18
Emory University
Residential
Atlanta, GA
Ages 9-17
June 21 - July 11
Princeton University
Residential
Princeton, NJ
Ages 13-17
July 19 - August 8
UCLA
Residential
Los Angeles, CA
Ages 9-17
June 28 - July 18
UC Berkeley I
Residential
Berkeley, CA
Ages 9-17
June 20 - July 10
UC Berkeley II: SIG Global
Residential
Berkeley, CA
Ages 9-17
July 12 - August 1
University of Miami
Residential
Coral Gables, FL
Ages 9-17
July 12 - August 1
Yale University
Residential
New Haven, CT
Ages 13-17
June 28 - July 18
Investigators Program (Ages 5-12)
Three-week summer program offering both full day and half day options.
Multidisciplinary courses are taught at levels appropriate for gifted and academically talented students who are ages 5-12. Students interact with other kids who love learning.
Investigators Program Locations
Boston University Academy
Day
Boston, MA
Ages 5-12
July 6 - July 24
Bryn Mawr College
Day
Bryn Mawr, PA
Ages 6-8
June 29 - July 17
Echo Horizon School
Day
Culver City, CA
Ages 5-12
June 29 - July 17
Emory University
Day
Atlanta, GA
Ages 5-8
June 22 - July 10
Fairfield University
Day
Fairfield, CT
Ages 5-12
July 13 - July 31
Iona College
Day
New Rochelle, NY
Ages 5-12
June 29 - July 17
Montclair State University
Day
Montclair, NJ
Ages 5-12
July 13 - July 31
Nysmith School for the Gifted
Day
Herndon, VA
Ages 5-12
July 6 - July 24
Seattle Country Day School
Day
Seattle, WA
Ages 5-12
June 22 - July 10
Stuart Country Day School
Day
Princeton, NJ
Ages 5-12
July 6 - July 24
The Woods Academy
Day
Bethesda, MD
Ages 5-12
June 29 - July 17
University of Miami
Day
Coral Gables, FL
Ages 5-8
July 13 - July 31
Summer Academic Enrichment Programs for Gifted and Academically Talented Students
SIG Programs Offered Nationwide
A leader in gifted education since 1984, the Summer Institute for the Gifted (SIG) provides academic summer programs for academically talented children ages 5-17.
Through more than 30 years of experience, SIG has crafted a 3-week program that combines challenging academics with social, cultural, and recreational opportunities that enrich children’s natural talents and abilities, as well as nurture their social development.
Problem-Based Learning with a STEAM+ Curriculum
The SIG STEAM+ curriculum focuses on applying creative thinking across multiple disciplines to solve real-world problems. Through an innovative curriculum that spans all facets of STEAM, plus humanities and fitness, SIG challenges students to utilize knowledge of different disciplines to discover creative solutions. At SIG, we encourage students to explore their interests while introducing them to new and intriguing topics. Students gain strong research and creative problem-solving skills vital to college and professional careers.
SIG STEAM+ curriculum
The SIG STEAM+ curriculum offers 80+ exciting courses in science, technology, engineering, arts, math, humanities, and fitness.