Overview
Worlds of Wisdom and Wonder programs are designed for bright, motivated learners who welcome
dynamic opportunities to explore diverse subjects in a challenging, creative environment. The de-
velopment of problem-solving skills, creativity, and critical thinking is inherent in the framework for
all courses. Projects and activities evoke active, hands-on participation.
Our fourteen Worlds of Wisdom and Wonder summer programs for 2013, at thirteen locations, meet
on weekday mornings for two weeks, each. Some offer full-day options. Students may enroll in as
many as four locations. Each program is distinct!
Locations | Courses | Dates | Hours | Tuition
Please see the individual program pages for locations, dates, hours, and tuition for each program.
Be sure also to review the following details and related information before you apply.
Grades
For all Worlds of Wisdom and Wonder summer programs except Skokie, students entering pre-
kindergarten-8th grades in fall 2013 may apply. The Skokie program is open to students entering
prekindergarten-5th grades.
Morning Program
For 1st-8th grade students at all locations, mornings consist of three courses which they have
selected from a rich variety of exciting topics (see program pages). Each class period is about 50
minutes long. Courses for our younger students have been pre-selected; these theme-based topics
will be explored in interdisciplinary settings through literature, art, science, drama, math, and
movement.
Full-Day Program
Some programs, including Elgin, Glenview, Grayslake, Oak Forest, and three Chicago locations,
offer an optional afternoon component, providing hands-on discovery through a creative blend of
activities, such as art, drama, science, history, computers, cooperative games, and outdoor play.
Following the Morning Program, students join their peers and teachers for lunch (sack lunches
brought from home), play, and a quiet story time. Then, in groups with their age peers, 1st-8th
graders rotate to different classroom activities, while younger students remain with one faculty
group for the afternoon.
Extended Care
At one location, Oak Forest, organized supervision and nurturing care are offered 7:00-9:20 a.m.
and 3:00-6:00 p.m. The $7/hour (or any part thereof) fee is payable daily, as incurred.
Application
Applications are accepted online at www.centerforgifted.org; by 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 1926
Waukegan Road, Suite 2, in Glenview. They must include the required $80 deposit per program.
Enrollment remains open until each program begins. There are no application deadlines.
Parents receive email notification of enrollment status when we receive their complete applications
with deposits and, for students new to our programs, their teacher recommendations (see �Eligibility�).
Placement
Students are placed in classes successively per application dates. Although courses are offered
to multiple grade levels, students are placed with their age peers, usually with only two grade
levels per classroom. The great majority of students are placed in their favorite courses. Alternate
choices are considered only as scheduling and enrollment may require. During the week before
each program begins, parents receive email notification of class placement. Students are welcome
to switch classes as space allows, both before and at any time during the programs.
Payments
A deposit of $80 per program is required with application and will be credited to tuition.
The balance of tuition, as well as lab fees (if any), are due in full by two weeks before each
program begins. Payments are accepted by check or money order payable to The Center
for Gifted, Visa or MasterCard credit or debit card, e-check, or cash.
Refunds/Withdrawals
Requests to withdraw must be submitted via email by the Friday before the program begins.
Parents will receive a refund of tuition and fees paid minus a $60 processing fee. This fee
is not refundable under any circumstances, except when a student�s admission is denied or
when all of a student�s selected courses are unavailable. Refund processing may take up
to six weeks.
There are no credits, refunds or discounts for withdrawing after a program begins, for absences
for any reason, for late or partial enrollments, for siblings, or for enrolling in multiple programs.
Financial Assistance
Need-based financial assistance is available. The financial aid processing fee is $50 and must
accompany application; the fee will be applied to the balance due, if any, or refunded if the award
does not enable the student to enroll. The assistance application and program application should
be submitted together. Contact the CFG for more information or to apply.
Car Pools
Families who have indicated an interest in
carpooling on their applications may contact
the CFG anytime to request contact infor-
mation for other families who have so
indicated their interest.
Communication
Program information and correspondence
from the CFG to parents are emailed to
the email address parents provide on their
applications. Parents may wish to enable
their email programs to receive all
messages�some with large attachments
that would otherwise be rejected or go their
spam folders�from [email protected].
13 Locations for Summer 2013!
Burr Ridge |
Chicago - Lakeview East |
Chicago - Lakeview West |
Chicago - Lincoln Park |
Chicago - Portage Park
Elgin |
Elmhurst |
Glenview |
Grayslake/Prairie Crossing |
Naperville - North |
Naperville - South |
Oak Forest |
Skokie
