Anonymous
07/28/2023 12:44
Subject: John Hopkins Center for Talented Youth
We did a self paced online class and it was massively overpriced for what it was.
Anonymous
07/28/2023 12:11
Subject: Re:John Hopkins Center for Talented Youth
Anonymous wrote:My kid is having fun at one of the day camps right now. It's free for us, because both my spouse and I work at JHU, so definitely worth it from that perspective. I'm not super concerned about how much she learns, but she definitely has come home excited about new science facts.
She also did a language class last year, which I was able to observe more of because it was virtual. The teaching seemed strong to me, and there was a fair amount of support from the teacher and TA.
I do think that, for some kids, there's huge value in just being in an environment where they are not "the smart one," and CTY can be a very good environment to provide that. If your kid is in an academically selective school already, this may be less important.
Last year's camps were indeed a disaster. They've totally restaffed since then. Not sure how that's gone at the residential programs, but at least they all ran this year. The day camp has been seamless.
What age range is a good match for these day programs? Is high-school age too old? I didn't realize tuition remission applied to the summer camps and now I am kicking myself for not taking advantage of it.
Anonymous
07/27/2023 07:42
Subject: John Hopkins Center for Talented Youth
Anonymous wrote:You're better off with AoPS, Davidson, NUMATS, hell even ID tech summer camps
Thanks hasn’t heard of NUMATS
https://www.ctd.northwestern.edu/summer-programs
Anonymous
07/27/2023 07:40
Subject: John Hopkins Center for Talented Youth
Anonymous wrote:You're better off with AoPS, Davidson, NUMATS, hell even ID tech summer camps
So Davidson summer is good?
https://www.davidsongifted.org/gifted-programs/summer-programs/
Anonymous
07/27/2023 07:40
Subject: John Hopkins Center for Talented Youth
Anonymous wrote:30 years ago I loved it. Bye, Bye Miss American Pie.
Last year was a disaster for CTY. https://www.washingtonpost.com/education/2022/07/01/cty-leader-fired-hopkins/
DD did residential camp this year. It seemed good. She liked it, and it definitely fit the bill as “Net camp” and a well run sleep away camp.
The wide variety of subjects is a draw.
Anonymous
07/27/2023 07:21
Subject: Re:John Hopkins Center for Talented Youth
The in-person camps were a disaster last year with last minute cancellations of camps.
We have been very pleased with the quality of the online courses, both live and self-paced. PP mentioned this and I second it that it is good for a child to sometimes not be the smartest person in the world and to be pushed more than they can be in a public school classroom.
We have been very pleased with the quality of the online courses, both live and self-paced. PP mentioned this and I second it that it is good for a child to sometimes not be the smartest person in the world and to be pushed more than they can be in a public school classroom.
Anonymous
07/27/2023 03:08
Subject: John Hopkins Center for Talented Youth
My DD did online Chinese classes for a year. Very strong curriculum and instructors.
But very expensive.
But very expensive.
Anonymous
07/27/2023 01:46
Subject: John Hopkins Center for Talented Youth
Anonymous wrote:You're better off with AoPS, Davidson, NUMATS, hell even ID tech summer camps
+1
There are also math camps you can apply for.
Anonymous
07/25/2023 10:34
Subject: Re:John Hopkins Center for Talented Youth
My kid is having fun at one of the day camps right now. It's free for us, because both my spouse and I work at JHU, so definitely worth it from that perspective. I'm not super concerned about how much she learns, but she definitely has come home excited about new science facts.
She also did a language class last year, which I was able to observe more of because it was virtual. The teaching seemed strong to me, and there was a fair amount of support from the teacher and TA.
I do think that, for some kids, there's huge value in just being in an environment where they are not "the smart one," and CTY can be a very good environment to provide that. If your kid is in an academically selective school already, this may be less important.
Last year's camps were indeed a disaster. They've totally restaffed since then. Not sure how that's gone at the residential programs, but at least they all ran this year. The day camp has been seamless.
She also did a language class last year, which I was able to observe more of because it was virtual. The teaching seemed strong to me, and there was a fair amount of support from the teacher and TA.
I do think that, for some kids, there's huge value in just being in an environment where they are not "the smart one," and CTY can be a very good environment to provide that. If your kid is in an academically selective school already, this may be less important.
Last year's camps were indeed a disaster. They've totally restaffed since then. Not sure how that's gone at the residential programs, but at least they all ran this year. The day camp has been seamless.
Anonymous
07/24/2023 00:59
Subject: John Hopkins Center for Talented Youth
You're better off with AoPS, Davidson, NUMATS, hell even ID tech summer camps
Anonymous
07/20/2023 10:41
Subject: John Hopkins Center for Talented Youth
30 years ago I loved it. Bye, Bye Miss American Pie.
Last year was a disaster for CTY. https://www.washingtonpost.com/education/2022/07/01/cty-leader-fired-hopkins/
Last year was a disaster for CTY. https://www.washingtonpost.com/education/2022/07/01/cty-leader-fired-hopkins/
Anonymous
07/20/2023 08:36
Subject: John Hopkins Center for Talented Youth
Used to be great. Now just a cash cow for JHU. Greatly overpriced for what you get.
Anonymous
07/19/2023 22:22
Subject: John Hopkins Center for Talented Youth
It was incredible 30 years ago!
Anonymous
07/19/2023 20:29
Subject: John Hopkins Center for Talented Youth
massively over-rated
Anonymous
07/17/2023 18:36
Subject: John Hopkins Center for Talented Youth
What do you know of it? Is it worth signing up for their courses?