Summer Opportunities Guide

Center for Bright Kids

Name of Institution: Center for Bright Kids

Program Title: CBK SHINE, CBK GLOW and The Luminary Project

Program Type: Summer Residential

Program Date Information:

  • CBK SHINE Program - July 29-August 4, Grades 4-6 Fall 2012
  • CBK GLOW Program - June 10-23, Grades 6-8 Fall 2012
  • The Luminary Project - July 1-21, Grades 8-11 Fall 2012

Grades/Age Levels:

Description:

Since 1982, the Center for Bright Kids Regional Talent Center has offered summer programs for high-interest, high-ability students. Rooted in the talent development model, CBK summer programs offer students the opportunity to study with bright, motivated peers, enhance their preparation for advanced coursework, and establish long-lasting friendships with students from across the country and around the world. Students with exceptional ability entering grades 4-11 are offered a varied selection of enrichment and/or acceleration courses on campus. Together with outstanding instructors, we create courses in which students discover the optimal match between academic ability and pace of instruction. Residential staff are college students who offer energetic support and insight on the many issues our bright students face. Overall, challenging academics and supervised extracurricular activities enable students to gain academic and social confidence during these intense summer programs. Join us this summer at the CBK for the next step on a journey of lifelong learning!

Admissions Criteria:

  • CBK SHINE Program- EXPLORE combined score (sum of 4 sections) 58 or portfolio application
  • CBK GLOW Program- EXPLORE M/S17, R/E20; ACT M/S16, R/E20; SAT M500, CR/W455 or portfolio application
  • The Luminary Project- ACT M/S21, R/E23; SAT M570, CR/E560 or portfolio application

Cost:

  • CBK SHINE Program- $1426
  • GLOW $2230
  • Luminary $2930

Application Deadline: April 30, 2012 or May 21, 2012 with late fee

Financial Aid: Merit and Financial aid is limited.

Locations: Colorado School of Mines, Golden Colorado

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