Pi Day (3.14) is coming up. And at CTY this beloved holiday is about so much more than math and pi(e)—it celebrates the joy of learning and supports our advanced young learners, unique programming, research, and other important initiatives.

This spring and summer, families are invited to join CTY in Sarasota, Florida, Jersey City, New Jersey, and Mount St. Helens, Washington for unique family learning adventures. From kayaking through mangrove forests and meeting marine scientists to viewing live neurosurgery with physicians to exploring an active volcano these educational travel programs blend discovery, hands-on-learning, and connection for students and their families.

There’s a college out there for every type of student, but which school and degree is best for you? Learn the distinctions between different types of colleges and universities, including private colleges, public colleges, liberal arts colleges, research universities, and Ivy League schools, and discover what kind of schools may be the best fit for you and your goals.

Amy Lynne Shelton has been with the Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth (CTY) for 13 years and has served as executive director for the last three. The nonprofit’s summer camps attract bright young people from all over the world, who spend their summer days immersed in such topics as robotics, engineering and language arts.

Join CTY and South Florida’s own Susan Rosser of Point Publishing to learn about our new South Florida location at Saint Andrew’s School in Boca Raton, which is now enrolling day courses for students in grades 2-8. You’ll also have the opportunity to hear more about CTY’s engaging programming, ask questions, and discover how to connect with other families of bright students.

All kids need friends, but for advanced learners, peer community is essential. Whether it's through collaboration in the classroom or playing games like Foursquare, children who share academic abilities have so much to learn from the people they meet and spend time with. Join CTY Executive Director Amy Lynne Shelton, PhD, as she shares with families the latest research about the benefits of peer community and why participating in summer programming can help your child blossom.

Enrollment is now open for summer 2026!

Great news! CTY summer day, residential, and online courses for advanced learners in grades 2-12 are now enrolling. Seats are limited, so enroll early for the best selection of courses.

Academic rigor plays a particularly vital role in selective college admissions and career preparedness. Experienced college counselors share strategies for selecting advanced courses that align with students' strengths and help equip them with practical strategies to develop a comprehensive high school plan that focuses on academic rigor and personal development. In this session we’ll explore:

Readers from across the university, including CTY Executive Director Amy Lynne Shelton, tell us about the books they couldn't put down this year.

Few students earn a perfect score on the challenging AP Calculus BC Exam, and CTY is thrilled to know—and teach—one of them.