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Programs for gifted
& talented youth ages 5–17
Day Programs
Summer Day Programs (Ages 5-12*)
SIG Day Programs provide instruction in several dozen courses during its regular academic schedule and engages students in recreational activities every day. Courses are taught at levels appropriate for gifted students who are ages 5-12*, covering humanities, mathematics, sciences, and multi-disciplinary courses.
See locations below for detailed information.
*ages vary by campus
Day Program Locations
Boston University Academy
Day
Boston, MA
Ages 5-12
July 10 - July 28
Bryn Mawr College
Day
Bryn Mawr, PA
Ages 6-8
July 3 - July 21
Chatham Day School
Day
Chatham, NJ
Ages 5-10
July 17 - August 4
* NEW! *
Echo Horizon School
Day
Culver City, CA
Ages 5-12
July 3 - July 21
*J level program is full*
Emory University
Day
Atlanta, GA
Ages 5-8
June 19 - July 7
Fairfield University
Day
Fairfield, CT
Ages 5-12
July 17 - August 4
Fountainhead Montessori School
Day
Dublin, CA
Ages 5-12
June 19 - July 7
* Cancelled *
The Overlake School
Day
Redmond, WA
Ages 5-12
June 26 - July 14
Sarah Lawrence College
Day
Bronxville, NY
Ages 5-12
June 26 - July 14
Stuart Country Day School
Day
Princeton, NJ
Ages 5-12
July 10 - July 28
University of Miami
Day
Coral Gables, FL
Ages 5-8
July 17 - August 4
The Woods Academy
Day
Bethesda, MD
Ages 5-12
June 26 - July 14
Western Reserve Academy
Day
Hudson, OH
Ages 5-12
June 26 - July 14
* Cancelled *
Questions?
Read the Day Program FAQs below.
Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
Your child can take two courses, either periods 1 and 2 or periods 3 and 4. They have the option to come to camp in the mornings or afternoons.
Your child will take four courses in total.
Yes, lunch is provided at all day programs and is included in the program fee for full time students. (Half day students do not participate in lunch)
Sometimes. SIG's academic courses are offered to students
of the same age grouping. However, the cultural and recreational
classes usually are open to all students. Class grouping can accommodate
varying ability levels.
Yes! Courses may be changed during the first two days of the session
with the approval of the Academic Dean and the students’ parents.
Yes! An individual performance report is always mailed to parents
after the session. Students’ performance reports and letters
can be mailed to schools, but only after SIG receives a written
request from parents.
Yes! Special meals can be provided during the session. Parents must advise the Director at the session site of the student’s special dietary needs.