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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 9 - July 27
Bryn Mawr College
Day
Bryn Mawr, PA
Ages 6-8
July 2 - July 20
California Lutheran University
Day
Thousand Oaks, CA
Ages 5-12
July 18 - July 6
Chatham Day School
Day
Chatham, NJ
Ages 5-12
July 16 - August 3
Echo Horizon School
Day
Culver City, CA
Ages 5-12
July 2 - July 20
Emory University
Day
Atlanta, GA
Ages 5-8
June 18 - July 6
Fairfield University
Day
Fairfield, CT
Ages 5-12
July 16 - August 3
The Overlake School
Day
Redmond, WA
Ages 5-12
June 25 - July 13
Sarah Lawrence College
Day
Bronxville, NY
Ages 5-12
June 25 - July 13
Stuart Country Day School
Day
Princeton, NJ
Ages 5-12
July 9 - July 27
University of Miami
Day
Coral Gables, FL
Ages 5-8
July 16 - August 3
The Woods Academy
Day
Bethesda, MD
Ages 5-12
June 25 - July 13
The Wesley School
Day
North Hollywood, CA
Ages 5-12
July 23 - August 10
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.