2012 Summer Program - Center for Talent Development ...

Application period begins January 1, 2012Application deadline is May 14, 2012 (June 8 for Leapfrog Program)Apply early! Courses are filled on a first-come,first-served basis.APOGEEAPOGEE completing grades 4– 6Designed for bright, curious students completing grades 4 through 6,the Apogee program gives academically talented students the opportunityto take enrichment courses that deepen their knowledge andunderstanding of a particular subject. Students may reside on theNorthwestern University Evanston, Illinois campus or commute fromhome. For course offerings, see pages 23 through 27.Dates: Three-Week Session 1: Sunday, June 24 – Friday, July 13Three-Week Session 2: Sunday, July 15 – Friday, August 3SPECTRUMSPECTRUM completing grades 7 & 8**Students completing grade 9 may apply; applications will beconsidered on a case-by-case basisNEW THIS YEAR: 3-week enrichment course offeringsThe Spectrum program engages students completing grades 7 or 8in challenging accelerated enrichment and high school level honorscourses. Students may choose from 3-week honors enrichment orcredit-bearing courses and can live on the Northwestern UniversityEvanston, Illinois campus or commute from home. For completecourse offerings see pages 28 through 34.Dates: Three-Week Session 1: Sunday, June 24 – Friday, July 13Three-Week Session 2: Sunday, July 15 – Friday, August 3EQUINOXCIVIC LEADERSHIPEQUINOX completing grades 9– 12The Equinox program offers rigorous, accelerated courses and theopportunity to earn high school credit at the honors and AdvancedPlacement ® (AP) levels. Students can experience life on theNorthwestern University Evanston, Illinois campus as a residentialparticipant or commute from home. For complete course offerings,see pages 35 through 41.Dates: Three-Week Session 1: Sunday, June 24 – Friday, July 13Three-Week Session 2: Sunday, July 15 – Friday, August 3CIVIC LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE completing grades 9–12The Civic Leadership Institute combines an innovative servicelearningcurriculum with an unforgettable residential experience inthe heart of downtown Chicago. The program helps outstanding2012 SUMMER PROGRAM SCHEDULELEAPFROG FAVORITES (4-DAY)(M-F) LEAPFROG WEEK 1, 2 & 3(SU-F) SPARK 1-WEEK(SU-F) SOLSTICE 2-WEEK(SU-F) APOGEE 3-WEEK(SU-F) SPECTRUM 3-WEEK(SU-F) EQUINOX 3-WEEK(SU-F) CIVIC LEADERSHIP 3-WEEKhigh school students develop the knowledge, experience and leadershipskills they need to make a positive impact on the world. For details, seepage 42.Dates: Three-Week Session: Sunday, July 1 – Friday, July 20week of JUNE JULY JULY/AUGUST24–30 1–7 8–14 15–21 22–28 29–3847/491-3782 www.ctd.northwestern.edu NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY CENTER FOR TALENT DEVELOPMENT 3