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Summer Institute for the Gifted:
Programs for gifted & talented youth ages 5–17
Programs for gifted & talented youth ages 5–17
Investigators Program
Investigators Program (Ages 5-12*)
SIG Investigators 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
Investigators Program Locations
Fairfield University
Day
Fairfield, CT
Ages 5-12
July 12 - July 30
Montclair State University
Day
Montclair, NJ
Ages 5-12
July 12 - July 30
Photo credit Mike Peters, Montclair State University
Stuart Country Day School
Day
Princeton, NJ
Ages 5-12
July 6 - July 23
Bryn Mawr College*
Day
Bryn Mawr, PA
Ages 6-8
- Not available in 2021 -
Echo Horizon School*
Day
Culver City, CA
Ages 5-12
- Not Available in 2021 -
Emory University*
Day
Atlanta, GA
Ages 6-8
- Not available in 2021 -
Iona College*
Day
New Rochelle, NY
Ages 5-12
- Not Available in 2021 -
Nysmith School for the Gifted *
Day
Herndon, VA
Ages 6-12
- Not Available in 2021 -
Seattle Country Day School*
Day
Seattle, WA
Ages 5-12
- Not available in 2021 -
The Woods Academy*
Day
Bethesda, MD
Ages 5-12
- Not Available in 2021 -
*Marked programs are not available for 2021.
Questions?
Read the Investigators 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 the program 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 all students.
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 Director/Academic Dean and the students’ parents.
Yes! An individual performance report is always emailed to parents
after the session. Students’ performance reports
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.
