Our Full Lineup of In-Person Summer Programs Is Now Available!

University for Young People, Grades 1-3

Our youngest Bears can engage in one or two week-long courses in Creative Problem Solving this June. Students will be in class from 8:30-3:00 and have two course options available to help them build their creative and critical thinking skills: Create A New City and Archaeology. Students do not need to be identified as gifted to participate, and no testing is required for admission.

Baylor TIP Intermediate, Grades 4-7

Baylor TIP Intermediate classes are designed specifically for Baylor TIP Scholars who will be entering grades 4-6. Students can take one class for 3 hours per day, Monday-Friday, on campus in July. A residential option is not available for this age group, but we are finalizing details related to some additional online courses. In addition to the Baylor TIP Intermediate courses, Baylor TIP Scholars in grades 4-6 may also register for the 3-week DECATS program in June.

DECATS, Grades 4-7

Thanks to a generous grant from the DeBusk Foundation, Baylor TIP will be hosting a DECATS camp for gifted students in grades 4-7 from June 3-21. Students who enroll will take 5 classes per day on Baylor's campus and will have the option of selecting their electives. Students must attend all three weeks. Families will be asked to provide proof of their child's GT identification upon registration, or they may sign up for testing to qualify at our Center upon registration. All Baylor TIP Intermediate Scholars qualify to attend.

Baylor TIP, Grades 8-12

We are excited to offer three week-long sessions of classes for Baylor TIP Scholars in grades 8-12 this June! Students enroll in one class for a full week and may choose to stay overnight in our dorms and experience residential life at Baylor. Students will continue to grow their talents and skills as they dive deeply into advanced classes taught by content experts. When class ends each day, students will enjoy engaging in a number of different evening activities overseen by our residential staff. Click on the image of our course catalog to learn more about the classes offered and the structure of this program.

Plus a research opportunity...

Our team of educational researchers at Baylor University is studying middle and high school gifted students’ self-beliefs and attitudes toward academics. These beliefs and attitudes impact students’ achievement and may even change over time, particularly during adolescence. Our online survey is completely confidential and only takes about 15-20 minutes to complete. Students must live in Texas to participate.

The results of this study will help us to understand when and how gifted students most (and least) value academics, which has implications for teachers and specialists. Please contact us if you would like a concise executive summary of our results and suggestions for practical application at the conclusion of the study.