the center for gifted ~ midwest torrance center for ... · worlds of wisdom and wonder in elmhurst...

The Center for Gifted ~ Midwest Torrance Center for Creativity

Unique summer chal lenges for advanced learners!

Worlds of Wisdomin Elmhurstand Wonder

Aquatic Biology (3-8)Art that Moves and Shakes (K-3)Artbotics (4-8)Chess Club (K-8)Computer Lab (3-8)Computer Lab without Boys (3-8)Fast Physics (3-8)Math Around the World (K-4)Optical Illusions and Other Ways to Trick Your Brain (2-8)Scientific Shenanigans (K-2)Tales Around the World (K-4)Writing and Art (3-8)

Session I: June 17-21

Course offerings for students entering grades K-8

Explore the USA!Mad Scientists Loose in the Kitchen!

For students entering PK-K

Animals in Art (K-4)Big Bang, Shooting Stars, Moon Rings (K-5)Chemistry Lab (3-8)Lego WeDo Robotics (K-4)Lego Mindstorms Robotics (3-8)Lego Mindstorms Robotics for Girls Only (3-8)Math, Clues, and Codes (K-3)Math Puzzles and Strategy (4-8)Musical Theater Revival (K-8)Origami, Paper Airplanes, and Beyond! (4-8) Robotics Lab (4-8)Rocketry (4-8)Short Stories (3-8)

Session II: June 24-28

Course offerings for students entering grades K-8

Science PuzzlersOcean Explorers

For students entering PK-K

at Sandburg Middle School, 345 E. St. Charles Rd., Elmhurst

Joan Franklin Smutny, Founder and Director

The Center for Gifted is a not-for-profit organization under IRC Section 501(c)(3)

Igniting Imaginations Since 1983! In partnership with

Enroll online at www.centerforgifted.org

AMD

Text Box

For students entering PreK-8th grades

AMD

Text Box

In partnership with and located at

Joan Franklin Smutny, Founder and Director


Igniting Imaginations Since 1983!

The Center for Gifted ~ Midwest Torrance Center for Creativity

Ingenuity, Inspirat ion, Imaginat ion, Innovat ion

‘

Project 19

Conveniently located at the junction of three expressways and two blocks from the Elmhurst Metra station.Full Days: 9:00-3:00

Mornings: 9:00-11:40Afternoons: 12:20-3:00Open House: July 25, 6:00 - 8:30 p.m.

Elmhurst College, 190 S. Prospect Avenue, ElmhurstJuly 8 - 26 Grades 5 - 12

Free transportation from select locations!Extended Care: 7:30-9:00 and 3:00-6:00

Classes:Adulting and Other Super SkillsAudition TechniqueCAD, 3D Printers, and CNC MachinesCombustion and PyrotechnicsComputer Graphic DesignCreative WritingDebate and LawEco-WarriorsExtreme Math

ForensicsGeometry, Art, and ArchitectureMake with Makey Makey!Mysterious MathNever Bored with CardboardScene Study Stand-Up! Wonderful Wizarding World

Workshops:Artists’ StudioCreating Music in a Digital WorldFashion Design: Adventures in Cosplay

Historic Games of Strategy and DiplomacySTEM with SteAm: Rube’s IngenuityWorld War II: 1943

AMD

Text Box

For students entering 5th-12th grades

The Center for Gifted ~ Midwest Torrance Center for Creativity presents...

Ingenuity, Inspiration, Imagination, & Innovation.Joan Franklin Smutny, Founder and Director


Elmhurst College190 S. Prospect Avenue, Elmhurst

Activities, builds, and creations will be student led, facilitated by expert, creative teachers in student-centered classrooms.

Choose from the various activities offered each day. Thrive in the freedom to discover, explore, and experiment! Each week may feature different activities.

Share free busing with Project 19 students or ride the Metra with parents and be met by Center staff at the Elmhurst station, a short walk from Elmhurst College.

- Moto-Pets- Physics experiments- Engineering challenges- Art / Artbotics- Photography- Board Games- Improv and Theater Games- LEGO Free Builds- LEGO WeDo and Mindstorms Robotics- Sewing/ Braided Coasters- Math Games, puzzles, and creations- Working with clay- Science Explorations- Metal, wire, and wood logic puzzles

Featuring:

A makerspace for younger students!

Apply online at www.centerforgifted.org

Conveniently located at the junction of three expressways and two blocks from the Elmhurst Metra station.

Full Days: 9:00-3:00Mornings: 9:00-11:40 Afternoons: 12:20-3:00Extended Care: 7:30-9:00 and 3:00-6:00

Tuition: Full Day $440/Session; Half Day $220/Session; Lab Fee: $15 per student

Igniting Imaginations Since 1983!

Tinker-A-Thon 2019!at Elmhurst College

for students entering grades 1-5

July 8 - 26Enroll for one, two, or all three weeks!

• Summer 2019 Programs Overview •

The Center for Gifted and Midwest Torrance Center for Creativity

Visit our website at www.centerforgifted.org for individual program flyers and details.

Hours for all programs: Full-Day 9:00-3:00; Half-Day Morning 9:00-11:40; Half-Day Afternoon 12:20-3:00

Hours for all programs: Full-Day 9:00-3:00; Half-Day 9:00-11:40 or 12:20-3:00

Program category color key and the distinguishing characteristics of each category: Blue: Worlds of Wisdom and Wonder (Extended Care offered mornings only) Green: Project ’19 (3-week program for older students) Red: Summer Wonders (Extended Care offered mornings and afternoons) Fuchsia: Tinker-a-Thon (Partner program to Project ’19)

The Center for Gifted and Midwest Torrance Center for Creativity • A Northern Illinois University Partner Joan Franklin Smutny, Director • 847-901-0173 • Fax 847-901-0179 • [email protected] • www.centerforgifted.org

Mailing address: Box 364, Wilmette, IL 60091 • Physical address: 1926 Waukegan Road, Glenview

Program Site Cities

Dates Grades (as of

fall ‘19)

Full-Day Tuition*

Half-Day Tuition*

Extended Care

($10/hr) Program Site Locations

Notes and Specials (Contact us or see

website for details)

Buffalo Grove I June 10-14 PK-8th

$440 $220 7:00-9:00 3:00-6:00

Aptakisic Junior High 1231 Weiland Road

Buffalo Grove II June 17-21 PK-8th

$440 $220 7:00-9:00 3:00-6:00


Buffalo Grove III June 24-28 PK-8th

$440 $220 7:00-9:00 3:00-6:00


Cary I June 17-21 PK-8th

$440 220 7:30-9:00 3:00-6:00

Briargate Elementary 100 Wulff Street

Cary II June 24-28 PK-8th

$440 $220 7:30-9:00 3:00-6:00

Briargate Elementary 100 Wulff Street

Elmhurst I June 17-21 PK-8th

$440 $220 8:00-9:00 Sandburg Middle School 345 E St Charles Road

Elmhurst II June 24-28 PK-8th

$440 $220 8:00-9:00 Sandburg Middle School 345 E St Charles Road

Elmhurst: Project ‘19

July 8-26 5th

-12th

$1380 $690 7:30-9:00 3:00-6:00

Elmhurst College 190 S Prospect Avenue

FREE! roundtrip buses from Arlington Hts, Barrington, Chicago (Hyde Park and

Elmhurst: Tinker-a-Thon I

July 8-12 1st

-5th

$440 $220 7:30-9:00 3:00-6:00


Downtown), Downers Grove, Glenview, Hinsdale, Libertyville, Lincolnshire,

Elmhurst: Tinker-a-Thon II

July 15-19 1st

-5th

$440 $220 7:30-9:00 3:00-6:00


Naperville, Palatine, Park Ridge, Skokie. The Metra Station is two blocks from

Elmhurst: Tinker-a-Thon III

July 22-26 1st

-5th

$440 $220 7:30-9:00 3:00-6:00


campus. Two Pace Bus stops are on campus. Lodging options also available.

Glenview I July 15-19 1st

-5th

$440 $220 7:30-9:00 3:00-6:00

The Center for Gifted 1926 Waukegan Road

Glenview II July 22-26 1st

-5th

$440 $220 7:30-9:00 3:00-6:00


Glenview III July 29-

August 2 1st

-5th

$440 $220 7:30-9:00 3:00-6:00


Glenview IV Aug 5-9 1st

-5th

$440 $220 7:30-9:00 3:00-6:00


Glenview V Aug 12-16 1st

-5th

$440 $220 7:30-9:00 3:00-6:00


Lincolnshire I July 1-5 PK-7th

$352 $176 7:30-9:00 3:00-6:00

Half Day School 239 Olde Half Day Road

Lincolnshire II July 8-12 PK-7th

$440 $220 7:30-9:00 3:00-6:00


Lincolnshire III July 15-26 PK-7th

$880 $440 7:30-9:00 3:00-6:00


mailto:[email protected]

http://www.centerforgifted.org/

AMD

Text Box

Distribution of information by a community group in accordance with District 97 policy does not imply, directly or indirectly, that group's program(s), event(s), and/or service(s) is sanctioned, sponsored or endorsed by the District, Board of Education, or Superintendents.

the center for gifted ~ midwest torrance center for ... · worlds of wisdom and wonder in elmhurst...

Documents