WOF RLD
WONDER
ELIGIBILITY GUIDELINES:
1st, 2nd, and 3rd Grades
All children entering 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade in the fall of 2016 are
eligible for World of Wonder. The selection procedure is intended
to be inclusive, not exclusive, and the guidelines have been
established as an aid for parents and teachers in deciding if students
should apply.
In determining eligibility, WOW staff consider these questions: “Will
this student benefit from the classes offered?” and “Is this student
described by the following definition of gifted and talented children?”
PROGRAM
The World of Wonder is a series of one week summer programs
designed to provide a variety of learning options for gifted students.
It begins with a family orientation on Saturday, followed by classes
Monday through Friday.
Participants may choose to take one, two, or three classes, or they
may spend the whole day with us by registering for our end-of-day
recreation option. Recreation provides students with structured
supervision after classes and allows families to pick them up after
5 pm. Students who spend the day bring their own lunches.
WOW faculty is comprised of a talented group of individuals from
area pre-K-12 public and private schools, as well as from the Bradley
University teacher education faculty. WOW student aides are an
enthusiastic group of Bradley University students who choose to
work with the program by helping participants in between classes,
assisting in their classrooms, and providing recreational activities.
HISTORY
Gifted and talented children are those children whose mental
development is accelerated beyond the average or who
have demonstrated a specific aptitude or talent. They have
demonstrated exceptional ability in academic subjects, high level
thought processes, divergent thinking, or creativity. Children
who are gifted or talented may display some or all of the
following traits: learn easily, show initiative, enjoy learning, work
independently, offer unusual insights, develop many interests,
communicate effectively, or solve problems creatively.
ELIGIBILITY GUIDELINES: 4th – 8th Grades
Students entering 4th-8th grade in the fall of 2016 must fulfill one of
the following criteria:
• Enrollment in a gifted or talented program within the current
academic year.
• Achievement test score of one grade level above current grade
level, according to national norms.
• IQ score of 120 or above.
• Exemplary classroom performance as indicated by the most
recent report card and a recommendation from a teacher or
principal.
A student who does not meet any of the guidelines should submit
an application form. We will review the application and determine if
the student will benefit from participation. Home schoolers may
submit an essay detailing why they would like to attend.
Since 1983, the Bradley University Institute for Gifted and Talented
Youth and its predecessor, the Peoria County Foreign Language
Immersion Program, has offered summer educational opportunities
for Central Illinois youth. The Institute’s summer program, World of
Wonder (WOW), features a broad array of one-week classes which
enables first through eighth grade students to explore and expand
their interests and abilities in a university environment. Now in its
33rd year, World of Wonder remains a high quality, thriving program
for area youth.
SCHOLARSHIPS
Scholarships are available to assist with tuition for families who
qualify for free or reduced price school meals. For a scholarship
application, please call (309) 677-2374, or visit our website at
bradley.edu/wow. Due to limited resources, we may not be able to
grant a scholarship to every child.
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CLASSES FOR STUDENTS ENTERING
GRADE 1 IN FALL 2016
SESSION 1
SESSION 2
8:00 AM
1101 Eric Carle Creations
2101 Numbers in Nature
10:15 AM
1102 Discovering Dinosaurs
2102 Train Your Own Dragon
1:30 PM
1103 WOW Toy Invention Lab
2103 Go Mo!
JUNE 20-24
AUGUST 1-5
GRADE 1
1101 Eric Carle Creations
(Jen Bernitt)
Hurry on in, budding authors, artists, and
illustrators, for a week-long exploration
(with hands-on activities) of your favorite
Eric Carle books, including The Very Hungry
Caterpillar. We will make manipulative
ladybug clocks with The Grouchy Ladybug
and pancake recipe cards with Pancakes,
Pancakes (and maybe even try a pancake
or two). Learning and creating Eric Carle’s
tissue paper collage technique will be the
main focus for this class as we design selfpainted tissue papers to illustrate our very
own book. We all want to illustrate like Eric
Carle!
1102 Discovering Dinosaurs
(Lori Rowe)
Are you fascinated by dinosaurs? Do you
want to learn all about how they once
lived? If so, this is the class for you! We will
explore the different dinosaur characters
from the movie The Land Before Time and
learn how they were alike and different. We
will dig in deep to investigate what they ate,
how they moved, what the land looked like
all those years ago, and much, much more.
You never know; you may just become a
dinosaur expert!
1103 WOW Toy Invention Lab
(Lori Rowe)
Have you ever wondered when your favorite
toys were created? Who thought of them?
Which toys came first? Which is older: a
yo-yo or an iPad? In this class you will learn
all about the invention of items we use in our
daily life. We will have many discussions about
what life was like before many common items
were invented, then we’ll create something
new to invent. Together, we’ll learn about the
process of inventing something new and how
it ends up in the stores. This class will open
up our minds to all kinds of new thoughts
about the objects around us.
2101 Numbers in Nature
(Julie Gianessi)
Numbers and patterns in nature are all
around us, from mountain ranges to a head
of garlic to a nautilus shell. If you look
carefully, you will begin to see them more
often. From a sea of repetition to symmetry,
we will explore naturally occurring
mathematical number patterns. Join us this
week for hands-on math highlighting the
world around us.
2102 Train Your Own Dragon
(Julie Gianessi)
Calling all boys and girls from the Isle of
Berk (or Central Illinois)! What is the first
step in training a dragon? Catching one,
of course! You will need to be thoughtful,
patient, and creative to construct a trap. We
will also try a hand at using a catapult and
archery, and exploring prosthetics like the
one Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III made
for Toothless.
2103 Go Mo! (Molly Damotte)
Join us this week as we dive into the
wonderful mind of Mo Willems, an amazing
children’s author and illustrator who
started his career as a writer and animator
for Sesame Street. We will read, write,
create, and play with many of his awesome
creations from his award-winning books,
including Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!
and Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Tale.
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CLASSES FOR STUDENTS ENTERING
GRADES 2-3 IN FALL 2016
SESSION 1
SESSION 2
1201 Wildlife Rescuers
1202 LEGO® Explosion
1203 The Sweet History
of Chocolate
1204 Road Trip
1205 Math Olympics
1206 Mythical Creatures
2201 Ahoy, Pirates!
2202 “If I Were Only
One Inch Tall”
2203 Science of Speed
2204 Hear Ye, Hear Ye!
2205 Says Who?
2206 Summer Fun
Around the World
2207 Create Your Own
Superhero Comic
2208 Deep Sea Challenge
2209 Wacky Weather
JUNE 20-24
8:00 AM
10:15 AM
1:30 PM
1207 Science in Your Backyard
1208 I’ve Got Goosebumps
1209 It’s a Time Warp!
GRADES 2-3
1201 Wildlife Rescuers
(Heather Rice)
Here’s your chance to learn all about wild
animals across the globe! In this class, we
will explore different animals and what is
harming and helping them as they live in
their habitats. We will learn what actions we
need to take to save these animals so that
they don’t become endangered or extinct.
Throughout the week we will learn about
animals that live in the deserts, grasslands,
mountains, oceans, rainforests, wetlands, and
forests. It should be a wild experience!
1202 LEGO® Explosion
(Connie Stromberger)
What could possibly be more fun than
building with LEGOs®? Well, building with
LEGOs® surrounded by other cool girls
and boys, of course! In LEGO® Explosion,
we will explore concepts found in physics,
engineering, art, math, and more. There are
no kits or instructions to follow this week,
just an explosion of random LEGOs® sitting
on the table waiting for you to turn them
into something amazing. (Parents, shhhh!
Don’t tell your student that they’ll be giving
their brain a workout because we want
them to feel like they are just having fun).
Each day will include “free create” time
when the students can dive into the big pile
of LEGOs® and let their imaginations run
wild. We will also spend much of each class
working on one or more challenges. Anyone
up for a speed build? Who can construct the
world’s best zoo? How about a boat that
actually floats? Whatever the activity is, it is
sure to encourage problem-solving skills and
creativity. Materials provided, but cannot be
removed from class.
AUGUST 1-5
MORE CLASSES NEXT PAGE
1203 The Sweet History of
Chocolate (Julie Gianessi)
The mere mention of chocolate conjures
up thoughts of hot chocolate on a cold
day, fresh-baked brownies and cookies, and
delicious candy bars. We will use all our
senses to look back at how this delicious
sweet treat evolved from the Mayans to the
Americans. Was Forrest Gump right: is life
“like a box of chocolates - you never know
what you’re going to get?” Let’s put our skills
to the test during our week- long look at
chocolate. Parents, please be aware that we
will be sampling food that contains dairy and
nuts; if your child has allergies, you may want
to choose a different class for this hour.
1204 Road Trip (Heather Rice)
Are you ready for a coast-to-coast
adventure? In this class, we will take a road
trip across the United States. We will start
our travel expedition on the east coast
and head west, stopping in different states
on the way to explore the attractions and
landmarks our beautiful country has to offer.
We will explore the Statue of Liberty, Mount
Rushmore, the Grand Canyon, the Hoover
Dam, the Golden Gate Bridge and much,
much more. Pack your bags for the best
road trip this summer!
1205 Math Olympics
(Molly Damotte)
On your mark, get set, go! We are taking
off into a week filled with amazing math
competitions. Use your math skills and love
for numbers to earn medals individually and
with a group. Come prepared to run, sweat,
and expand your brain with math knowledge.
1206 Mythical Creatures
(Julie Gianessi)
Dragons, mermaids, unicorns, Cyclops, and
a kraken. How did these mythical creatures
endure throughout time? What made
people believe they had actually caught a
glimpse of one of these creatures? Was
there any scientific reason for “spotting”
them? After our investigations, we’ll get to
develop our very own creatures. What will
your creature look like? Get ready to be
creative this week while exploring mythical
creatures!
1207 Science in Your Backyard
(Taylor Boyne)
Science is all around us - even when you
step outside your backdoor! During
this interactive class, you will have the
opportunity to take your learning outside and
engage in many experiments that will help
you understand why the world is the way it
is. We will take our learning from the soil of
the Earth (by growing plants) all the way up
to the sky (as we learn about weather). Get
excited to learn about the science that is
happening right outside your door!
1208 I’ve Got Goosebumps
(Rachel Smith)
Enter if you dare! Using literature from
R.L. Stein’s Goosebumps series, this class will
tap into our desire to read scary stories,
explore the story structure, and develop
critical thinking skills. Over the course
of the week, we will learn what elements
make Goosebumps so scary, and use those
elements to write our own scary stories!
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CLASSES FOR STUDENTS ENTERING
GRADES 2-3 IN FALL 2016
GRADES 2-3 CONTINUED
1209 It’s a Time Warp!
(Christy Gardner)
Get ready to time warp through United
States history with the gang from Time Warp
Trio, while meeting famous people along the
way who shaped our history. We will visit
Boston in Revolutionary Times, join Louis
and Clark on their expeditionary travels,
visit Buffalo Bill’s old west, learn to fly with
the Wright Brothers, and see the stars with
the 1960s space explorers. What a week
we’ll have, warping through history!
2201 Ahoy, Pirates!
(Chris Mangold)
Did you ever wonder what it would be
like to sail the ocean and look for buried
treasure? Who made the rules for those
people who spent more time on the water
than on the land? What was it like to live
your life on a ship? During this fun-filled
week, our class will explore both facts and
fiction about male and female pirates from
the past, explore myths and truths about
some of the more “colorful” characters in
story and song, and create our own ships
and crews. Yo, ho, ho!
2202 “If I Were Only One Inch
Tall” (Carolyn Sutton)
If you were only one inch tall, what would
you think is small? If your ice cream had
five flavors, in what order would you favor?
If a triangle whispered to a square, what
would he say over there? During this class,
we will travel into the magical world of
beloved author Shel Silverstein, using his
time-honored poems and math to find the
answer to these questions and more.
2203 Science of Speed
(Christine Hill)
Ladies and gentlemen…start your engines!
This class is all about the science of speed,
and we will explore what makes things go
fast and faster. Get ready to build your very
own cars while you attempt to engineer
them to go faster and farther than before!
2204 Hear Ye, Hear Ye!
(Chris Mangold)
Welcome, lords and ladies! Please join our
court for an elegant week exploring the life
and times of the Middle Ages. Find out what
it was like growing up in the part of the
world that would someday become Europe.
How was a king chosen? How were battles
fought? What roles did girls and women
play? How did life differ throughout Europe?
We will have “jolly good fun” as each
student is knighted, creates works of art and
music, and looks at some of the writings and
tales of medieval Europe.
2205 Says Who?
(Carolyn Sutton)
This class is all about point of view. Who
is telling the story, and how does the story
change? Students will re-tell classic stories
from a new angle and new point of view,
such as examining earthlings from an alien
point of view to create a guide for visitors.
You’ll get to be narrators, storytellers, and
characters for all sorts of stories this week!
2206 Summer Fun around the
World (Molly Damotte)
Have you ever wondered how kids from
other countries spend their summer
vacations? Well, this is the class to find out!
We will travel to a new destination every
day and discover different games, foods,
and crafts. Come prepared to learn about
a lot of different cultures and have a blast
together all week!
2207 Create Your Own
Superhero Comic
(Christy Gardner)
Calling all superheroes! We need your help
to save the day. Come and join us to learn
what it takes to be your favorite superhero,
or create your own. We will be reading and
writing our own superhero comics and
solving problems along the way in order to
save the day!
2208 Deep Sea Challenge
(Kathy Puterbaugh)
In this class, you will become a deep sea
explorer! You’ll learn about the oceans
of the world, the mysterious creatures of
the deep, and the different zones of the
oceans. In addition, you’ll be amazed by our
discovery of fun facts about the oceans and
their deepest, most secret parts.
2209 Wacky Weather
(TJ Klockenga)
Thundersnow, frogs coming down like
hailstones, spring-like temperatures in
December, oh my! If you’ve ever pondered
these wacky weather phenomena or others,
then this class is for you! Learners will
investigate the intricacies and conundrums
that make up our current weather patterns,
and how humans could affect weather in the
future.
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CLASSES FOR STUDENTS ENTERING
GRADES 4-5 IN FALL 2016
SESSION 1
SESSION 2
8:00 AM
1401 “May the Force Be
with You”
1402 Mathletes
2401 Space Art
2402 Optical Illusions: The
Magic of Neuroscience!
10:15 AM
1403 LEGO® Lab
1404 Creative Writing Center
2403 Archaeology for Beginners
2404 Tell the Truth… History
1:30 PM
1405 WOW Shark Tank
1406 Rube & You
2405 Frank Lloyd Wright is all
Wright!
2406 Lights, Camera, Action!
JUNE 20-24
AUGUST 1-5
GRADES 4-5
1401 “May the Force Be with
You” (Heidi Dowell)
A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, really
cool stuff happened! Here on Earth, we will
examine the ways of the Force to determine
how our solar system works and whether
we could exist like our favorite characters in
the Star Wars saga. We will recreate some of
our favorite tricks and tools and determine if
the Force is strong within us!
1402 Mathletes (Molly Myers)
We are looking for star athletes and
mathematicians who are ready to learn all
about the different types of math that we
see in sports. We will look at measurement,
statistics, scoring, and data. On the last day
of our week together, we will discover the
math used in the Olympics!
1403 LEGO® Lab
(Connie Stromberger)
We will use LEGOs® to learn about
engineering, math, art, collaboration, public
speaking, and more. We will put our minds
to work each day as we take on such
challenges as building a bridge that can
support a cup of pennies, a wall that can
support its creator, furniture that is fit for a
Minifig, and everything in between. We will
play LEGO® games like “The Power of Ten”
and have contests based on speed builds.
(Materials provided, but cannot be removed
from class.)
1404
Creative Writing Center
(Rachel Smith)
Each day we will explore the elements of
a different genre of writing, followed by
writing a story of our own. By the end of
the week, you’ll have a published copy of all
the stories you’ve written!
1405 WOW Shark Tank
(Molly Damotte)
Have you thought about running your own
business? If so, come be a part of the WOW
Shark Tank! This week will be all about
creating a business plan and learning what
it takes to develop a product that will be
successful. Come join in on the fun and see
what it takes to face the sharks!
1406 Rube & You (Christine Hill)
2403 Archaeology for Beginners
(TJ Klockenga)
If you’ve spent some time digging in a
backyard sandbox, then you have completed
the prerequisite for this course! Learners
will hone their skills through simulations
that mimic archaeological digs while
researching the history of archaeology and
discussing the ethics involved in the practice
of studying ancient remains.
Rube Goldberg was a Pulitzer Prize-winning
cartoonist best known for his zany invention
cartoons. In fact, he published nearly 50,000
such cartoons over his lifetime! In this class,
we will attempt to make our own Rube
Goldberg-like crazy contraptions. If you are
into creative engineering and building, then
this is the class for you!
2404 Tell the Truth… History
(Christine Hill)
2401 Space Art (Judy Placko)
2405 Frank Lloyd Wright is all
Wright! (Judy Placko)
NASA captures lots of interesting images,
and scientists study the visual data from
those images, as do artists. We will look at
and talk about space images, think about
how the images are used, and create our
own space art imaging using many different
media. You will think of outer space in a
whole new way after this class!
2402 Optical Illusions:
The Magic of Neuroscience!
(Heidi Dowell)
Do you ever wonder how Houdini or Criss
Angel perform those death-defying acts?
Does magic amaze you? Do you want to
mystify your friends and family? We will
learn how neuroscience affects our brain
and learn some pretty cool magic tricks
along the way! We will even be visited by a
magician during the week! Don’t blink! You
might miss this awesome class!
If you are interested in being an historical
detective, then this is the class for you.
We will explore the truth behind many
significant historical events, then determine
how the legends began, and why we don’t
remember the true events!
Architecture is awesome! Frank Lloyd
Wright was one of the most innovative
architects of the 1900s. He was inspired
by geometric shapes and nature. We will
investigate his architecture, work with some
of his favorite designs and materials, and live
for a week, Frank Lloyd Wright style!
2406 Lights, Camera, Action!
(Christine Hill)
Have you seen any of the Foundation for a
Better Life commercials? Those ads were
developed to promote positive character
traits in youth and adults. In this class, we
will write, produce, practice, and perform
our very own positive character trait
commercials. Bring your creative mind, and
be ready for a week of fun as we develop
our very own commercials!
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CLASSES FOR STUDENTS ENTERING
GRADES 6-8 IN FALL 2016
SESSION 1
SESSION 2
8:00 AM
1601 In Search of Shakespeare
2601 The 58th Quadrennial U.S.
Presidential Election
10:15 AM
1602 Myth: Busted?
2602 Perspective Drawing
1:30 PM
1603 Astronomy: A Guide to
the Cosmos
2603 Cryptology and
Code-Breaking
JUNE 20-24
AUGUST 1-5
GRADES 6, 7, 8
1601 In Search of Shakespeare
(Rachel Smith)
Many people assume William Shakespeare’s
writing is not applicable today. But
Shakespeare has had a substantial impact
on each and every one of us … even you!
That’s right, you already know many of
Shakespeare’s stories! This class will explain
how many works of Shakespeare have been
borrowed by Walt Disney and incorporated
into dozens of storylines and scripts from
modern movies!
1602 Myth: Busted?
(Kara Girsch)
Can one truly find a needle in a haystack? If
water drips on your head long enough, will
it drive you mad? In this class, learners will
test some rather perplexing situations to
evaluate whether or not myths prevail.
1603 Astronomy: A Guide to the
Cosmos (Chris Vergatos)
Ever look up in the sky and think about
what’s really out in space? In this class, we’ll
explore some of the mysteries in our solar
system, galaxy, and universe! Measuring the
brightness of a star, constructing a replica of
the solar system, and unraveling the mystery
of black holes are just a handful of what we’ll
be covering over the course of the week.
2601 The 58th Quadrennial U.S.
Presidential Election
(Jon Neidy)
What if the voting age was lowered to
11? In this class, we will imagine it has
and answer these questions: Who are the
candidates? What are the issues? How are
the candidates trying to win the election?
How do they actually win? Who do you
think should win the election? We will
conclude the class with a mock election.
2602 Perspective Drawing
(Judy Placko)
In this class you will work with aerial (or,
Leonardo da Vinci called it, “atmospheric
perspective”), one-point perspective (as
developed in the early Italian Renaissance),
and two-point linear perspective (which is
used more today).You will be so impressed
with your drawings ... your two-dimensional
drawings will look more three-dimensional!
You will enjoy using your new drawing
abilities for school projects or just for fun!
2603 Cryptology and
Code-Breaking
(Kara Girsch)
Once upon a time, the entire world was at
war. Sending information through codes was
crucial for keeping secrets for both sides
involved. With hard work and dedication, the
enemies’ codes were broken, and the United
States, using a code based on the language
of the Navajo tribe that was never broken,
helped win the war. Codes don’t just appear
during times of war, however. They surround
us in everyday life; an abbreviation we use
when we text each other is just one great
example. If you have a knack for words, a
creative mind, and a need to communicate
in secret (or to find out other people’s
secrets), this is the class for you.
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APPLICATION
ONLINE REGISTRATION
WOF RLD
WONDER
Please go to bradley.edu/wow
The application below is only for mail and walk in registrants.
1. STUDENT INFORMATION Please complete numbers 1-5.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________
Last Name
First Name
M.I.
What grade will you
Current Age
Male/Female
enter in fall, 2016?
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________
Home Address
City
State
Zip
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Student’s Name for Nametag
School
School District
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Parent/Guardian(s) Name
Parent Daytime Phone
Parent E-mail
T-shirt size:
Youth: small medium large
Race:
Native American Asian/Pacific Islander Caucasian Black/African American Hispanic Other
Adult: small medium large x-large
2. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION
A. Is the student entering grades 1, 2, or 3 in fall 2016?
___ Yes
___ No
He or she is automatically eligible. Skip to Number 3, and complete Numbers 3 - 5.
Please go to B.
B. Is the student entering grade 4 in fall 2016?
___ Yes He or she must apply. Please skip to D.
___ No Please go to C.
C. Did the student attend World of Wonder classes for 4-8 grades in 2015?
___ Yes He or she is automatically eligible. Skip to Number 3, and complete Numbers 3 - 5.
___ No Please go to D.
D. Your student must fulfill one of the following. Please check one, provide or attach the additional required information, then go to
Number 3, and complete Numbers 3 - 5.
___ Current enrollment in a gifted and talented program at school.
Please include a confirmation letter from a teacher or principal.
___ Achievement test score of one grade level above current grade level, according to national norms.
What was the name of the most recent achievement test (for example: ISAT, CAT, ITBS, PARCC)?____________
What grade was the student in at that time? ____________ When was the achievement test taken?____________
Please give the student’s composite score. ____________
Please give the student’s reading comprehension subtest score. ____________
Please attach a copy of the test scores.
___ IQ score of 120 or above.
What was the name of the test?________________________
When was the test taken?____________ What was the student’s score?____________
Please attach a copy of the test scores.
___ Exemplary classroom performance as indicated by the most recent report card and a recommendation from a teacher or principal.
Please attach a copy of the student’s most recent report card and a recommendation from a teacher or principal.
PLEASE COMPLETE NUMBERS 3-5 ON THE REVERSE SIDE
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3. PERMISSIONS - PLEASE READ AND SIGN THE FOLLOWING STATEMENTS
RESEARCH AND PHOTOGRAPHS
Institute personnel may be conducting research throughout this program, and with parental consent, may be collecting further information from WOW
participants regarding future class design. All data and study results will be presented as group norms, and study participants will not be identified. I give
my permission for Institute personnel to use the data I have provided to determine my child’s eligibility to participate in the World of Wonder, as well
as to assist Institute personnel with their research. Photographs are taken during all gifted programs. Participants will not be identified. My signature
below gives my consent for any such photographs to be used for advertising and publicity purposes by Bradley University, its licensees, and/or member
organizations, and I waive all claims for any compensation for such use or for damages.
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Signature of Parent or Guardian
Date
MEDICAL EMERGENCY FORM AND PARENTAL PERMIT
Bradley University (Institute for Gifted and Talented Youth) will not be responsible for medical fees. The law requires that parental permission be obtained
for operative procedures on minors. The following consent form should be signed by the parent so that unnecessary delays will not occur with operative
procedures. However, no operation will be performed, except in an emergency, without parents being contacted and fully informed.
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Child’s Physician (please print)
Physician’s Phone
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Indicate child’s special medical needs, such as allergies, reactions, etc. (please print)
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Name of Parent or Guardian (please print)
Emergency Contact Phone
Second Emergency Contact Name (please print)
Phone
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Date
4. CLASS REGISTRATION
SESSION 1: JUNE 20-24
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Title
SESSION 2: AUGUST 1-5
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1st Choice
1st Choice
2nd Choice
2nd Choice
1st Choice
1st Choice
1:30 PM
2nd Choice
2nd Choice
3:45 PM
Recreation (circle one) YES NO
Recreation (circle one) YES NO
8:00 AM
EXAMPLE:
Class #
10:15 AM
5. PAYMENT INFORMATION
Number of classes__________ X$99 =
__________
Recreation weeks __________ X$29 =
__________
TOTAL =
__________
Full payment is required at the time of registration. Please send
signed registration form and check (made payable to Bradley
University) to:
Bradley University Continuing Education
1501 W. Bradley Ave., Peoria, IL 61625
Title
1st Choice
1204
Road Trip
2nd Choice
1205
Math Olympics
Tuition may be paid by credit card.
____American Express ____Discover ____Master Card ____VISA
___________________________________ ____________
Credit card number
Expiration Date
________________________________________________
Signature
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WHAT FAMILIES ARE SAYING ABOUT
“The topics to choose from were
excellent. I love that each
instructor is an educator and
motivated to present their topic.”
WOF RLD
WONDER
“The orientation process, adult
supervision, and organization
in general were of the highest
quality I have experienced at a
summer camp.”
“It was
pleasant,
educational,
and the
best that
my children
have been
treated while
in summer
camp.”
“Thanks for
offering a
different way
to learn in
a classroom
setting!”
“It was an
excellent way to
experience
non-restricted
learning!”
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FOR FAMILIES
WOF RLD
WONDER RESOURCES
ON THE WEB
www.nagc.org
The National Association for Gifted Children
The National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC) is an organization of parents, teachers, educators, other professionals, and
community leaders who unite to address the unique needs of children and youth with demonstrated gifts and talents as well as
those children who may be able to develop their talent potential with appropriate educational experiences.
www.iagcgifted.org
The Illinois Association for Gifted Children
The Illinois Association for Gifted Children is a not-for-profit corporation that was established in 1989 by a small group of
educators who wanted to create a voice within Illinois to further the opportunities to better understand the educational and
social/emotional needs of gifted individuals.
www.ctd.northwestern.edu
The Center for Talent Development–Northwestern University
The Center for Talent Development at Northwestern University is an accredited learning center and research facility serving the
gifted community of the Midwest.
www.hoagiesgifted.org
Hoagies’ Gifted Education Page
Hoagies’ Gifted Education Page offers resources, articles, books, and links for parents, educators, counselors, administrators, and
other professionals, and for kids and teens.
IN PRINT
The Survival Guide for Parents of Gifted Kids: How to Understand, Live With, and Stick Up for Your Gifted Child
Sally Yahnke Walker and Caryn Pernu
Guiding the Gifted Child: A Practical Source for Parents and Teachers
James T. Webb, Elizabeth A. Meckstroth, and Stepanie S. Tolan
Helping Gifted Children Soar: A Practical Guide for Parents and Teachers
Carol Ann Strip, Gretchen Hirsch
Being Smart About Gifted Children: A Guidebook For Parents and Educators
Dona J. Matthews and Joanne F. Foster
FOR STUDENTS
ON THE WEB
www.hoagiesgifted.org/hoagies_kids.htm
Links suggested by the Hoagies’ website
www.exploratorium.edu
Online since 1993, the Exploratorium was one of the first science museums to build a site on the World Wide Web. The site contains
over 15,000 Web pages exploring hundreds of different topics.
www.nasa.gov/audience/forstudents
Games, activities, and a ton of fun for NASA kids.
www.nga.gov/kids
The National Gallery of Art webpage designed for students.
IN PRINT
The Gifted Kids’ Survival Guide for Ages 10 & Under
Judy Galbraith and Pamela Espeland
The Gifted Kids Survival Guide: A Teen Handbook
Judy Galbraith, James R. Delisle, and Pamela Espeland
Raisin’ Brains: Surviving My Smart Family
Karen L.J. Isaacson
Some of My Best Friends Are Books: Guiding Gifted Readers
from Pre-School to High School
Judith Wynn Halsted
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QUICK FACTS
PROGRAM DATES AND
DAILY SCHEDULE OPTIONS
SESSION ONE: Monday, June 20 – Friday, June 24
SESSION TWO: Monday, August 1 – Friday, August 5
Students may choose to take one class, two classes, three classes,
and/or recreation.
7:30 am
8:00 am
10:00 am
10:15 am
12:15 pm
12:30 pm
1:30 pm
3:30 pm
3:45 pm
4:45 pm
bradley.edu/wow
Student Drop Off
Class 1
Break or Student Pick Up/ Drop Off
Class 2
Break or Student Pick Up/Drop Off
Lunch and Supervised Play
Class 3
Break or Student Pick Up/Drop Off
Recreation
Student Pick Up (before 5:30 pm)
DEADLINES
Last Day to Register
Last Day to Cancel and
Receive a Partial Refund
Orientation
SESSION 1
SESSION 2
June 10
June 10
July 22
July 22
June 18
July 30
SUPERVISION
A World of Wonder instructor or staff member will supervise students at all times.
ORIENTATION
We will provide an orientation the Saturday prior to each session. Families and students will have the opportunity to meet instructors and
staff, confirm pick up and drop off location, visit classrooms, ask questions, eat cookies, and drink lemonade. Orientation information is
provided with your class confirmation. Orientation for each session is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on the dates listed above. Families need to
attend only one orientation.
LUNCHES
Students who are spending the day with us should bring a sack lunch. Refrigeration is not available.
RECREATION
Students who register for recreation will have the opportunity to choose from a variety of activities each day. Recreation activities will change
daily and will range from leisurely to active. For example, a student may choose to play tag one day and chess the next.
FEES
The cost is $99 per class and $29 for a week of recreation.
MEMENTOS
Participants will receive participation certificates, t-shirts, and a class photo.
CLASS CONFIRMATIONS, SUBSTITUTIONS, AND CANCELLATIONS
Families will receive confirmation of the child’s class registration at the earliest possible date. Information on parking, drop off/pick up
locations, and a map of the Bradley University campus will be listed on the back of the confirmation. Class assignments are based on the
order in which applications are received. When a student’s first choice cannot be honored because the class is full, the second choice will be
substituted. World of Wonder will not cancel any classes this summer. All student cancellations will be assessed a $15 fee. Partial refunds will
not be given after the date listed on this page.
STUDENT BEHAVIOR
We believe students learn best in an atmosphere of respect for the teacher and each other. Students who choose to behave in ways that
interfere with other students’ opportunities to learn and/or the instructors’ opportunities to teach, forfeit their own opportunity to
participate. Family support and cooperation in this matter is appreciated. We reserve the right to dismiss students from class for such reasons.
In these cases, no refunds will be given.
QUESTIONS
For questions about eligibility, class content, or instructors: Michelle Riggio, Director – (309) 677-2374 or [email protected]
For questions about registration, deadlines, or arrangements: Debbie Finnegan – (309) 677-2374 or [email protected]
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A PROGRAM FOR GIFTED AND TALENTED YOUTH
WORLD OF
2016
SESSION 1
JUNE 20-24
SESSION 2
AUGUST 1-5
WONDER
Sponsored by: Bradley University
•
Division of Continuing Education and College of Education and Health Sciences
Non Profit Org.
U.S. Postage
PAID
Peoria, IL
Permit No. 688
1501 West Bradley Ave. • Peoria, IL 61625