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Worlds of Wisdom and Wonder Summer 2014 Worlds of Wisdom and Wonder Creative, dynamic programs for inquisitive, motivated students entering PreK - 8th grades! Astronomy Chemistry Creative Writing Computers Digital Photography Electronics Harry Potter-Ology Math Musical Theater Physics Rocketry ...and MORE! One, Two, and Three Week Options 15 Programs 3 Formats: AM-Only, PM-Only, Full-Day Burr Ridge - Buffalo Grove - Chicago - Elgin - Elmhurst - Grayslake - Mt. Prospect - Naperville - Skokie - Wheaton nce Center ra fo or r C 1926 Waukegan Road T r t e s a Suite 2 e t i Glenview, IL w v d 60025 i i t y 847.901.0173 M www.centerforgifted.org [email protected] a Northern Illinois University partner Welcome to The Center for Gifted and Midwest Torrance Center for Creativity Perspective Founded in 1983, The Center for Gifted is also the Midwest Torrance Center for Creativity, associated with the Torrance Center for Creativity and Talent Development at the University of Georgia. The University of Georgia Torrance Center is internationally known as a service, research, and instructional center focused on creative potential. We at the Center subscribe to creativity as the highest form of mental functioning, a framework initiated by Paul Torrance, an international pioneer in education. The Center offers programs, workshops, research, and services to parents and the community reflecting creativity and academic rigor. Creative materials, activities, and strategies evidencing critical and creative thinking are inherent in the Center’s design to enable students to think more creatively and perceptively. Hands-on activities and discovery of inventive modes of participation encourage the development of originality and imagination. Worlds of Wisdom and Wonder programs are designed for bright, motivated young learners who welcome dynamic opportunities to explore diverse subjects in a challenging, creative environment. The development of problem-solving skills, creativity, and critical thinking is inherent in the framework for all courses and programs. Projects and activities evoke active, hands-on participation. About the Director Founder and Director of The Center for Gifted and Midwest Torrance Center for Creativity, Joan Franklin Smutny welcomes thousands of bright, talented children and young people, preschool-12th grades, to her programs year- round. She teaches creative writing to students at her programs, as well as gifted education courses to graduate students at the university level. She is editor of the Illinois Association for Gifted Children Journal, contributing editor of Understanding Our Gifted, and a regular contributor to Gifted Education Communicator, Parenting for High Potential, and Gifted Education Press Quarterly. Joan has authored, co-authored, and edited many articles and over twenty books on gifted education for teachers and parents, the most recent of which include: The Lives of Great Women Leaders and You (2014), Discovering and Developing Talents in Spanish-Speaking Students (2012), Teaching Advanced Learners in the General Education Classroom (2011), Parenting Gifted Children: The Authoritative Guide from the National Association for Gifted Children (2011), Manifesto of the Gifted Girl (2010), Differentiating for the Young Gifted Child, 2nd Edition (2010), Igniting Creativity in Gifted Learners, K-6 (2009), Acceleration for Gifted Learners, K-5 (2007), and Reclaiming the Lives of Gifted Girls and Women (2007). In 1996, Joan received the NAGC Distinguished Service Award for her contributions to the field of gifted education, and the Phi Delta Kappa Outstanding Research Award. In 2004, Joan was given the California Association for Gifted President’s Award. In 2012, she received the E. Paul Torrance Award in Creativity given by NAGC, and two of her books, Teaching Advanced Learners in the General Education Classroom and Parenting Gifted Children, won Legacy Book Awards from the Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented. 2 www.centerforgifted.org 847.901.0173 Overview of Worlds of Wisdom and Wonder Our fifteen Worlds of Wisdom and Wonder summer programs for Placement 2014, at thirteen locations, meet on weekday mornings for one, two or three weeks, each. At many locations, we offer afternoon-only and Students are placed in classes successively per their application full-day options, as well. Students may enroll in as many as five dates. The great majority of students are assigned the courses they locations. Each program is distinct! listed as their "favorites" on their applications. Their "alternate" course choices are considered only as scheduling and enrollment At most locations, students who will enter pre-kindergarten thru 8th may require. Classes are assigned during the week before each grades in fall 2014 may apply. Our “Elmhurst II” program is offered program begins. Parents then receive email notification of class for PK-5th only; 6th-12th graders may choose instead our Project assignments. Students are welcome to switch classes as space 2014 program, being offered the same dates and at the same allows, both before and at any time during the programs. location. At our Burr Ridge program, the grade levels are PK-6th, as older students here also may prefer the nearby Project 2014 Payments program. (See our website for info on Project 2014.) See tuition amounts on individual program pages 4-5 and on the Program Structure Application. A deposit of $80 for each WWW location applied for is required with application and will be credited to tuition. The balance At all programs, students entering 1st-8th grades choose their own of tuition and lab fees (if any) for each program are due in full by two courses, whether morning or afternoon, from a rich variety of fascinat- weeks before it begins. ing topics. Courses for pre-kindergarten and kindergarten students have been pre-selected; they explore their theme-based topics in Payments are accepted by check or money order payable to The interdisciplinary settings through literature, art, science, drama, math, Center for Gifted, Visa or MasterCard credit or debit card, e-check, and movement. Courses are listed by program location on pages 4-5. and cash. Course descriptions begin on page 6. Financial Assistance Morning Program: Students entering 1st-8th grades attend three classes, except at our one-week programs, where they attend two Need-based financial assistance is available. To apply, parents classes. For pre-kindergarten and kindergarten students, the morning must complete and submit our financial assistance application format is either one or two classes, depending on program location. and accompanying documents along with their child's program application. A $40 processing fee (in lieu of the $80 deposit) is Afternoon Program (offered at seven locations; see program pages): required with application and will be credited to tuition, or Students entering 1st-8th grades attend two classes. Pre-kindergarten refunded if the student cannot attend. and kindergarten students attend a single hands-on workshop. Refunds . Withdrawals Full-Day Program: All students enrolled in the Full-Day Program attend the Morning and Afternoon Programs. Before beginning their Refunds requested prior to June 1, 2014, are subject to a process- afternoon classes, students join their peers and instructors for lunch ing fee of $40. For refunds requested on or after June 1 and before (sack lunches brought from home), outdoor or indoor play and for opening day of the subject program, the processing fee is $80. Pro- some students, a quiet story time. cessing fees are not refundable under any circumstances, unless the student's admission is denied or all of his/her selected courses Application are unavailable. There are no credits, refunds, or pro-rated discounts for withdrawing after a program begins, for absences for any reason, Applications for each location must include the required deposit of for late or partial enrollments, for siblings, or for enrolling in multiple $80. Applications are accepted online at www.centerforgifted.org; by programs. mail to The Center for Gifted, Box 364, Wilmette, IL 60091; by fax to 847-901-0179; by email to [email protected]; or in person at Communication 1926 Waukegan Road in Glenview. For each program, applications are accepted through opening day. Throughout the summer program season, all correspondence from the CFG to families enrolled is sent to the email addresses parents Parents receive email notification of enrollment status after we have have provided on their children's applications. Parents must add received their complete applications, deposit, and for students new [email protected] to the address lists on their email accounts to our programs, their teacher recommendations. to ensure that they receive these important informational mailings. The Center for Gifted Midwest Torrance Center for Creativity 3 Program specific details and course offerings ( Please note: Students are placed in classes with their age peers, usually with no more than two grade levels per classroom.) Location Details Morning Courses Afternoon Courses World Class Explorers (PreK-K) Journalism (3-6) Burr Ridge Bibliomania (1-2) Lego Mindstorms Robotics I and II (3-6) Pleasantdale Middle School Chess Club (1-6) Lego WeDo Robotics (1-3) 7450 S. Wolf Rd. Computer Lab I and II (3-6) Math Puzzles, Clues, and Codes (1-6) July 7-18 Egyptology (3-6) Pharaohs, Mummies, Pyramids (1-2) Grades PreK-6 Engineering (3-6) Science and Consumer Reports (3-6) 9:20-12:00, $380 Goo, Gak, Slime (1-2)
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