Worlds of Wisdom and Wonder - Oak Forest - Grades 1 - 6

G. Kerkstra Elementary School
14950 South Laramie Ave., Oak Forest
June 16 - 27, 2008

Morning Program: 9:20 to 12:00
Full Day Program: 9:00 to 3:00
Morning Tuition: $ 320.00
Full Day Tuition: $ 495.00




1st - 6th Grade Courses (as indicated)

Creative Writing: Compose stories, prose and poetry inspired by exciting catalysts(paintings, films, books, stories, posters, etc. Get published in our creative writing magazine. Grades 1-6
Math to Astound and Confound: Discover the power of logical reasoning; challenge your problem-solving skills; explore conundrums; play math games; solve number puzzles; create your own trickery and baffle your peers. Grades 1-6
Slippery Science: Explore silly, slimy, but extremely scientific chemistry via hands-on projects with Goo, Gak, Super Ball, Silly Putty and other mushy stuff. Grades 1-6
Balloons, Pulleys, Levers and Gears: Invent your own toys; create working machines; explore principles of physics; test laws of fun. Grades 1-2
Bio-Chemistry Lab: Investigate how biology and chemistry collide to create natural mysteries. Why don’t spiders stick to their own webs? How do sharks locate their prey? Experiment with microbes; dissect owl pellets, flowers and fishes in this hands-on lab. Grades 3-6
Robotics I: Design, construct and control (you hope) your own sound-activated, mechanical model robot. ($35 lab fee) Grades 4-6
Robotics II: If you already have built Scooter, take a shot at Scrambler, a six-legged, all terrain robot with a state-of-the-art infrared tracking beam. ($50 lab fee) Grades 5-6
Create Your Own Computer Games: Develop video games in GameMaker. Those experienced in GameMaker can progress to the next level of sophistication. Grades 4-6

Let’s Build a Zoo: Design the park; choose your animals; explore animal rights and modernize the habitats; hire and train your zoo keepers; advertise to increase attendance. You’re in charge! Grades 1-2
Newspaper Journalism: Publish a newspaper! As editor, reporter, political analyst, sports writer, photographer, movie critic, cartoonist, fashion expert, editorialist, etc., get your copy in by press time; work with your peers on layout; prioritize for your front page. Grades 3-6
Pharaohs, Mummies, Pyramids: Create microcosmic simulations of ancient Egypt; enter the 3000-year realm of the Pharaohs; explore the mummies, art, and treasures of the pyramids; investigate hieroglyphs and hieratic script; discover its architecture, people, places, politics, philosophy–and food! Grades 1-6
International Art: Create, emulate, sculpt, paint, craft or construct as you explore exciting, diverse, artistic media, methods and muses of exotic cultures. Grades 1-6

Dynamic Dramatics: Explore comedy, tragedy, mime, improvisation, character development, etc.; perform in skits, scenes and plays with your peers. Grades 1-6


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Program Structure / Application / Placement

Morning Program

Mornings consist of three classes, chosen by the students themselves from a wide variety of exciting topics. The development of problem-solving skills and creativity is inherent as a framework for all courses. Projects and activities evoke active, hands-on participation.

Full-Day Program

After their morning classes, students enrolled in the Full-Day Program enjoy lunch and a quiet story time. Then, in groups with their age peers, they engage in hands-on discovery through a creative blend of activities, such as cooperative games, sports, computers, art, drama, science, and outdoor play. Full-day students bring sack lunches (including drinks) that do not require refrigeration.

Download and complete the application and mail it in with the required deposit of $50 or full tuition. Applications sent without at least the deposits will not be processed. Applications are not accepted via phone, fax, email, or online; however, application materials can be printed from our website.

Students are accepted and placed in classes on a rolling basis, per postmark dates of their applications. (New students may send their applications ahead of the required teacher recommendations.) Parents are notified of their child’s enrollment status within two weeks of application or, for new students, following a review of the teacher recommendations.

A week or two before each program begins, parents receive enrollment packets with their children’s individual class assignments, maps, directions, and information about our on-site parent seminars.

Payment / Refunds / Withdrawls

A deposit of $50 via check or money order, or full tuition via check, money order, or Visa or Mastercard, must accompany application. All deposits are credited to tuition. The balance of tuition is due on June 2. Please make checks payable to The Center for Gifted.

If a student withdraws before the program begins, tuition is refunded upon written request, minus a $50 processing fee. There are no credits or refunds for withdrawing after a program begins, nor for absences for any reason. The Center for Gifted does not offer sibling discounts.
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