GER2I Youth Programs
Super Summer
Super Summer is an enrichment program designed to meet the needs of academically, creatively, and artistically gifted students from kindergarten through fourth grade. The program offers a variety of course topics in mathematics, science and technology, humanities, the arts, and interdisciplinary studies.
Registration for Summer 2026 will open after March 2, 2026.
Program Overview
High-ability children think big thoughts. They make connections across disciplines and work to understand how ideas and concepts are related to each other. Rather than exploring just one topic, such as chemistry, the students will learn how chemistry connects them to the natural world. They will explore such questions as: What chemical reactions occur in our ecosystem? Are they helpful or harmful?
Super Summer offers bright kids in kindergarten (K) through fourth grade fun and challenging courses with other academically, creatively, and artistically talented youth. Day-long, interdisciplinary courses are geared at least two grade levels above each student’s current school grade. Students will attend a full-day program of engaging, hands-on activities related to a central theme. Components from a variety of disciplines will be included at every level, so children will gain experience in STEM and humanities courses while working on open-ended activities that require critical and creative thinking.
We look forward to seeing you this summer for one or both sessions. Just bring a morning and afternoon snack, lunch, and your enthusiasm for learning!
What Makes Super Summer Super?
- Small Classes – Class sizes are limited to enable our instructors to work effectively with each student.
- High-Quality Instruction – Our caring teachers are knowledgeable and enthusiastic about working with GER2I students. They receive special training and ongoing support from the GER2I team to meet the special needs of high-ability children, to ensure that students get personalized attention.
- Challenge – Classes provide authentic, hands-on learning experiences that encourage creative thinking, problem solving, and exploration of student interests in an environment that values all students’ creativity and achievement.
- Enjoyment – Students enjoy learning interesting content in an interactive environment. High-ability students have the opportunity to connect with other bright students who share their enthusiasm for learning in an enjoyable setting.
- Community of Talents – During this special part of the daily schedule, students work with staff to understand and appreciate their strengths and the strengths of others. Collaboration, communication, and thinking skills are emphasized using simulations and scenarios to help them understand how “together, we can make a difference in the world.”
Program Information
Summer 2026
One Week: $350 per child
When: Two one-week sessions are offered.
- Session 1: June X-XX from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Session 2: June XX-XX from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Supervision is available for children dropped off between 7:45 and 8:30 a.m. All children should be picked up by 5:30 p.m.
Where: The program will be held on the Purdue University campus in West Lafayette.
Discounts
- Both weeks: $650 per child
- Family rate, two or more children from the same family: $325 per child, per week
- Purdue employee discount: $325 per child, per session (Purdue email must be used when registering)
- 5% early bird discount available until two weeks after opening; is combinable with other discounts
Financial aid is available to those who qualify and is on a first-come, first-served basis. Contact us for more information.
Courses
Course Descriptions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Drop off — 7:45 – 8:30 AM (Children will be supervised by camp counselors until class time.)
Pick up — 5:00 – 5:30 PM
- Class — 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM
- Lunch — Three 30 min. periods will occur between 11:30 AM and 1:00 PM
- Class — 12:30 – 3:30 PM
- Enrichment activities period (optional) — 3:30 – 5:00 PM
- Community of Talents* — Varies according to age group
*Led by our camp counselors, the Community of Talents is GER2I’s affective curriculum when students learn and practice social-emotional skills, such as collaboration, empathy, communication, and leadership. Simulations and scenarios help students understand and appreciate their strengths and the strengths of others.
Yes, students should bring a lunch and two healthy snacks (one for the morning and one for the afternoon).
No, we do not require eligibility documentation for the Super Summer program; however, to be successful in our challenging courses, we recommend that students have strong interest in the class topic and a desire and readiness to learn.
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