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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]What is now the talent search was so meaningful to me in middle and junior high that I wouldn't forgo the ability to participate later. I benefited greatly from both the summer programs and the long distance courses. Have you looked into the SCAT for your elementary student? It seems so much more intense than I'd be up for with my 3rd grader, but if you're interested in true gifted programing, it may be worth it? [/quote]

Just curious if you went to a demanding high school with a lot of smart students. I was looking at the website yesterday and I was torn about whether I wanted to suggest CTY to my kids when they get so much out of sleepaway camp and other summer and extracurricular activities plus they have the option of an IB high school program if they want a challenge. But maybe I am missing something. I could definitely see the value for a kid going to a school that wasn't very good though or for kids who can get scholarships to CTY and don't have other great summer options.[/quote]

I am not PP but had a similar experience. (I was also an RA and TA at CTY during my college years so I am a big CTY cheerleader). It's not really for the academic challenge per se, but the fact that everyone, socially, is at an advanced academic level. It's different, and special, and was really useful during the middle school years. I am still in touch with both fellow campers and staff 25 years later. The coursework is also FUN, there are so many extras that you can explore that aren't offered at a public school. My two cents. [/quote]

This is good to hear. My 3rd grader was just telling me yesterday that sometimes it makes him sad that none of his friends are interested in what he is interested in and he has no one to talk science about.  I doubt we will do CTY until it is not virtual, but I think he would love being around similar kids. [/quote]

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