Welcome

Welcome to the Center for Talented Youth Civic Leadership Institute, a three-week residential summer program for gifted high school students, grades 10 and above. The Institute combines rigorous academic work with community service and hands-on field experiences designed to help young people develop the knowledge, experience, and leadership skills they need to make a positive impact on society.

For over 30 years, CTY summer programs have provided students with exceptional academic abilities the opportunity to develop those skills to the highest possible level. The CTY Civic Leadership Institute builds upon that tradition by challenging gifted high school students not only to develop their own talents, but also to use their potential to contribute to the betterment of their communities.

The CTY Civic Leadership Institute was created in partnership with the Civic Education Project, an award-winning service-learning program based at Northwestern University's Center for Talent Development.

The Sites

Baltimore, Maryland
Johns Hopkins University's Peabody Campus
June 27 - July 16, 2010
The Peabody campus of Johns Hopkins University is situated in Baltimore's historic Mount Vernon neighborhood. Home to Johns Hopkins' music conservatory, the Peabody Campus provides the atmosphere of a small, private university, amid the diversity and excitement of an urban setting. From a home base in central Baltimore, students have access to educational and recreational opportunities throughout the city. Classes also take a day trip to nearby Washington, DC. Approximately 100 students and 25 staff are expected to attend this summer.

Berkeley, California
University of California, Berkeley
July 18 - August 6, 2010