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CTY Is Now Enrolling for Summer 2025!

Registration is now open for CTY’s 2025 summer On-Campus Programs! At CTY summer sites, students in grades 2-12 spend three weeks forming a vibrant learning community and making lifelong friends. Our courses are designed for kids and teens who enjoy rigorous, hands-on coursework, lively discussions, and a culture of curiosity and academic exploration.

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CTY Is Now Enrolling for Summer 2025!

Registration is now open for CTY’s 2025 summer On-Campus Programs! At CTY summer sites, students in grades 2-12 spend three weeks forming a vibrant learning community and making lifelong friends. Our courses are designed for kids and teens who enjoy rigorous, hands-on coursework, lively discussions
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Remembering Mary Bloom Hyman, CTY Supporter and Advocate for Advanced Learners

Mary Bloom Hyman, a dear friend and supporter of the Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth whose dedication to advanced learners spanned half a century, passed away on Sept. 23, 2024, at the age of 97. Her contributions to CTY were singular in their impact.
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New Year, New CTY Courses for Curious Kids!

Spark your child’s curiosity with our rigorous, fresh, and fun new online courses for advanced learners starting in early January 2025. Whether your bright child loves math, sports, reading, history, or science, we’ve got a cool new course for them to dive into and explore.
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Join us to learn about our programs, ask questions, and discover how to connect with other families of bright students.

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Discover CTY | On-Campus Programs

Join us to learn more about CTY On-Campus Programs. We will discuss the wealth of experiences a student has when they attend an On-Campus Program, as well as the pertinent information you need to enroll your advanced learner.


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Deep Dives into Favorite Topics This Summer at CTY

Students in grades 2 through 12 came from 45 U.S. states and 44 countries to participate in The Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth's three-week summer On-Campus Programs, where they dug into fascinating courses like Astrophysics, Crafting the Essay, Data and Chance, Great Cases in American Legal History, Marine Ecology, and The Ancient World.
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CTY Program for Bright Baltimore City Schools Students Turns 10

The CTY Baltimore Emerging Scholars Program turned 10. Baltimore City Public School elementary students in the free, school-based enrichment program celebrated with their families on Johns Hopkins University's Homewood campus May 19.
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My Kid is Wicked Smart, Now What?10 Tips and Tools for Supporting Advanced Learners at Home

It’s exciting when your child is identified as an advanced learner, but what comes next? As a parent, the education landscape can seem daunting, and it can be difficult to know what to do to keep your child engaged and supported in their learning.