Summer Program for Students in Grades 5 – 12

Gifted Education Research and Resource Institute

Every summer, for over 40 years, GER²I has engaged gifted, creative, and talented students from across the country and around the world in residential camps designed to stimulate their imagination and expand their abilities. Students who have completed grades 5 through 12 live in campus residence halls, take challenging courses, and participate in engaging recreational activities. GER²I offers three programs each summer.

What will you experience at GER²I Summer Camps?

Intellectual Challenges
Personal attention from talented and caring staff members
Outstanding Purdue University facilities: residence halls, dining halls, classrooms, and labs
Friendships with others from around the world who share similar interests
Enjoyable learning and social experiences

Check out our 2021 Summer Program brochure! Click below to know more about our camp and the variety of the courses offered!

Summer Program Details

Format: Virtual and Synchronous using Zoom

Duration: Half-days for 2 weeks

Dates: July 11 – July 24, 2021

Cost per course: $500

Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Two sessions will be offered daily.
Three hours for each class session plus one hour for small group activities
Students may select one or two classes and one small group activity.

Classes

Grades 5-6 (Comet)
- Session 1: 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. EST
- Small group activity: 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. EST
- Session 2: 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. EST
- Small group activity: 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. EST
Grades 7-8 (Star)
- Session 1: 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. EST
- Small group activity: 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. EST
- Session 2: 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. EST
- Small group activity: 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. EST
Grades 9-12 (Pulsar)
- Session 1: 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. EST
- Small group activity: 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. EST
- Session 2: 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. EST
- Small group activity: 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. EST