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ELIGIBILITY GUIDELINES:
1st, 2nd, and 3rd Grades
All children entering 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade in the fall of 2017 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
World of Wonder is
a series of one week
summer programs
at Bradley University
designed to provide a variety of learning options for gifted and
talented students. It begins with a family orientation on Saturday,
followed by classes Monday through Friday. This year, the orientation
and classes will be held in Bradley Hall.
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 between classes,
assisting in their classrooms, and providing recreational activities.
HISTORY
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
34th year, World of Wonder remains a high quality, thriving program
for area youth.
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 2017 must fulfill one
of the following criteria (please register FIRST, then submit your
eligibility documentation):
• 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.
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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For students beginning 1st grade in Fall 2017
GRADE
1
SESSION 1
June 19 - 23
SESSION 2
July 31 - August 4
8:00 AM
1101 Number Ninjas
2101 Travel around the World
10:15 AM
1102 Fairytale Science
2102 Animal Adventures
1:30 PM
1103 Childhood through
the Ages
2103 The Crayons Have Quit!
1101 Number Ninjas
(Jen Bernitt)
Calling all ninjas! Number Ninjas will be a
fun week of math games using cards, dice,
dominoes, and other manipulatives to
conquer many mathematical skills. We’ll
reinforce your math skills in addition,
subtraction, number sense, place value,
counting money, telling time, and maybe even
the beginning concepts of multiplication.
Ninja groups will be formed, and points will
be awarded throughout the week to crown
our new Number Ninja champs!
1102 Fairytale Science
(Patty Lawless)
Fairytales are amazing because anything is
possible – curses, spells, and even talking
animals reign in these worlds beyond our
imagination. But are the most magical
moments from some of our favorite stories
actually possible? Join us as we look at
these tales and other traditional literature
to see how these fantastic stories have
roots in science. We’ll explore a new story
each day, take part in engaging activities
and experiments, and see just how science
actually is a part of our beloved fairy tales!
1103 Childhood through the
Ages (Kara Girsch)
Today, summer break is one of the most
magical times of year for kids, but it wasn’t
always that way! If you were the son or
daughter of a caveman trying to find food,
your main priority was to figure out how
to not become a snack for a saber-toothed
tiger. If you grew up in the 18th century,
your childhood was spent “being seen and
not heard.” In this class, we will discover
how childhood has changed throughout
the centuries, and you’ll walk away with a
greater appreciation of how history has
influenced your own childhood.
2101 Travel around the World
(Julie Gianessi)
Pack your bags and bring your passport,
because each morning we will depart for
an adventure around the world! Actually,
you won’t need any luggage – just your
imagination and sense of adventure as we
explore a different country each day. Be
prepared to have fun while we see the sights,
make crafts, learn a few native phrases, and
much more!
2102 Animal Adventures
(Molly Damotte)
Animals are all around us and in this
class, we’re going to learn all about
them. Throughout our week together,
we’ll discover many amazing facts about
animals all over the world. Where do they
live? What do they eat? What do they
do all day? You’ll learn all this and more
during our exciting adventure of animal
exploration!
2103 The Crayons Have Quit!
(Christy Gardner)
What if you opened up your box of crayons
and found out that all of your favorite colors
had quit? If you’ve read the bestselling
phenomenon, The Day the Crayons Quit, you
may have an idea how hard it is to be a
crayon. Blue may not want to color only
water anymore, and Orange and Yellow are
fighting about being the proper color of
the sun. This week we will explore what
happens when crayons have their feelings
hurt, feel overused or underappreciated, and
decide to quit.
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GRADES
TAKE 1, 2, OR ALL 3
CLASSES
EACH SESSION
or spend the whole day
by registering for our
end-of-day
recreation option!
1201 First Responders:
Community Heroes
(Julie Gianessi)
A first responder arrives and assists at the
scene of an emergency such as an accident
or natural disaster. During our class, we’ll
get a chance to meet these community
heroes in person when they visit our WOW
classroom! You will get the chance to
speak with the brave men and women, see
their equipment, ask questions, and more!
We will spend the week finding out what
first responders do in an emergency. Who
knows? Maybe you would like to be one
when you grow up!
1202 I Have a Dream, I Have a
Dream (Christy Gardner)
Rapunzel dreamed of seeing the lights. Flynn
Rider dreamed of having money. What is
your dream? When you look into your
future, what do you see? Do you want to be
a teacher, a scientist, an artist? Do you want
to hit a baseball, design amazing buildings,
explore other countries? Big or small,
all dreams are important. In this exciting
class, we will investigate our dreams and
determine how to make them our reality.
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For students beginning 2nd or 3rd grade in Fall 2017
SESSION 1
June 19 - 23
SESSION 2
July 31 - August 4
8:00 AM
1201 First Responders:
Community Heroes
2201 Technology Then
and Now
10:15 AM
1202 I Have a Dream,
I Have a Dream
2202 WOW Book Club
1:30 PM
1203 Full STEAM Ahead!
2203 Urban Legend
Creatures
1203 Full STEAM Ahead!
(Christine Hill)
Get your brains ready to move full STEAM
(science, technology, engineering, art,
and math) ahead! In this class, you will
complete an array of exciting building
challenges related to these subjects.
Be ready to think creatively, use your
knowledge, and work with others as you
complete technical challenges with a limited
amount of materials! Be ready to build, be
creative, and think outside the box!
2201 Technology Then and Now
(Molly Damotte)
Have you explored your grandparents’
attic and found some pretty interesting
gadgets? If so, you know just how quickly
technology is evolving! Today, we all want
the best phone, tablet, or gaming system.
But how did we get to this point? In this
class we will journey through the history of
technology. Our “time machine” will take
us back to some outrageous inventions that
will blow your mind!
2202 WOW Book Club
(Shelby Spring)
Reading is awesome. It’s like watching
a movie in your head: it expands your
vocabulary, it helps you become a better
writer, and it transports you to places all
over the world without leaving your home!
In this class, you’ll join WOW’s Book Club,
where we’ll read five short books from
different genres to determine our favorite
one of the week! This interactive class will
include a variety of activities to help us
discuss and analyze each book. You never
know which genre will be your favorite!
2203 Urban Legend Creatures
(Christine Hill)
Does Bigfoot really exist? Is the Loch Ness
Monster real? Would you like to learn
more about the stories surrounding these
supernatural legends? If so, put on your
thinking cap, and be ready to investigate as
we explore and analyze the evidence behind
various urban legend creatures. The truth is
out there!
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For students beginning 4th or 5th grade in Fall 2017
GRADES
4-5
1401 Spy Kids
(Patty Lawless)
Spying may be exciting and intriguing, but
it’s never easy! Join us as we transform into
spies for a week of mystery and creativity.
You’ll have the opportunity to solve enigmas,
create secret codes, and more! Get ready to
learn all about what it takes to be a spy. Will
you have what it takes to match fingerprints
and crack the case?
1402 The Curse is Broken
(Molly Myers)
Last year, the Cubs won the World Series
for the first time in 108 years! Did they
finally break one of the so-called curses,
or was it just their time? Our class will
investigate how curses get broken in sports,
how teams defy odds, and how math plays
into winning and losing. We will also delve
into superstitions and rituals athletes follow,
study different sports stories throughout
the years, and break down the mathematics
behind them. In addition, we’ll design our
own sports drills and keep track of the
statistics involved!
1403 C’est la vie à Paris
(Kara Girsch)
Ooh là là! Parlez-vous français? In this class,
we will explore the City of Light: the Louvre,
the Cathédrale de Notre Dame, the arts,
the music, and the food – everything that
makes Paris one of the most visited cities
on the planet. All week, we’ll be completely
immersed in French culture and language,
take an adventure on the Métro, and eat the
best known of all French foods…no, not
escargot - une crêpe! Be prepared for a
week of French-tastic fun!
SESSION 1
June 19 - 23
SESSION 2
July 31 - August 4
8:00 AM
1401 Spy Kids
1402 The Curse is Broken
2401 HSI: Historical Scene
Investigation
2402 Tiny House in
Geometrocity
10:15 AM
1403 C’est la vie à Paris
1404 Walk Like an Egyptian…
2403 What Did You Just Say?
Debate, Speech, & Improv
2404 Full STEAM Ahead – Part 2!
1:30 PM
1405 A Chef’s Life
1406 Building Bridges
2405 Native American Art
2406 We Didn’t Start the Fire:
1404 Walk Like an Egyptian… (Chris Mangold)
Would you be able to function well in today’s
highly technical world if you didn’t have a
computer or cell phone? Now imagine a
world without running water, antibiotics,
or refrigerators. Would a time traveler be
able to improve ancient living conditions
using only the resources available at that
time? If you are a creative problem solver,
join us in our exploration of the ancient
world and how people of that time used only
their limited resources and knowledge to
solve complex problems in communication,
science, math, technology, and engineering.
1405 A Chef ’s Life
(Heidi Dowell)
Question: what makes a chef great? Answer:
a little science and a lot of fun! We will
explore the science of cooking and add
a pinch of math as we spend the week
learning about some famous chefs and their
paths to success! Be sure to bring your
appetite, because we will also make some
delicious treats as we discover more about
these amazing chefs!
2401 HSI: Historical Scene
Investigation (Shelby
Spring)
In this class, we will review case files from
the Boston Massacre, Jamestown “Starving
Time,” Bacon’s Rebellion, Elvis Meeting
Nixon, and the Constitution Controversy.
We’ll then put on our HSI (Historical Scene
Investigation) caps to investigate each event,
search for clues within the files, and reach
conclusions to “solve” these mysteries!
2402 Tiny House in Geometrocity
(Carolyn Sutton)
Following the new trend, we will be
designing our own tiny houses and
building scale models. After our houses are
constructed, we will need some place for
them to live, so we will be designing our
own Geometry city. Join us for an exciting
week of geometry and building, and bring
your math skills and your hard hat!
1406 Building Bridges
(Chris Vergatos)
How did engineers design the Murray Baker
Bridge that crosses the Illinois River? In
this class, we will look at the history of
some bridges, the engineering necessary to
construct them, the different designs, and
even build our own structures! By the end
of this class, you’ll be introduced to the basic
engineering concepts that are necessary to
build these modern wonders. Let’s get to
buildin’!
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Grades 4-5 Continued
2403 What Did You Just Say?
Debate, Speech, and
Improv (Kara Girsch)
To some people, fear of public speaking
ranks higher than the fear of death, but
it’s really not that scary at all! If you can
speak well, you can rule the world! In this
class, we will work on how to put speeches
together effectively, how to argue and win,
and how to deal with a sticky situation
in which you have to think on your feet.
We’ll approach these valuable skills in a
lighthearted manner, giving you the tools
you’ll need to be a great public speaker!
2404 Full STEAM Ahead –
Part 2! (Christine Hill)
2406 We Didn’t Start the
Fire: Where We’ve Been
through Music
(Kara Girsch)
In 1989, Billy Joel released We Didn’t Start
the Fire, a rock and roll song with political
and historical lyrics. When asked how to
best understand a time period, we often
look at the music of that era. We will
travel musically back in time (no Delorean
required) to think critically about what
each type of music is trying to say about
our society. America is a nation rich in
musical history, and one that we are going to
immerse ourselves in this summer. Be ready
to rock, roll, and even Charleston.
WOW
REGISTRATION
DEADLINES
Session 1- June 9
Session 2 - July 21
Get your brains ready to move full STEAM
(science, technology, engineering, art,
and math) ahead! In this class, you will
complete an array of exciting building
challenges related to these subjects.
Be ready to think creatively, use your
knowledge, and work with others as you
complete technical challenges with a limited
amount of materials! Be ready to build, be
creative, and think outside the box!
2405 Native American Art
(Chris Mangold)
In this class, we will explore how arts and
crafts are used by Native Americans. We
will also discover how designs on clothing
and household items have had spiritual or
sacred aspects that connect the creator or
user of the work to tribal beliefs about the
world. You will also have the opportunity
to create some of these works of art, and
there may even be a surprise for everyone
to enjoy!
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GRADES
For students beginning 6th, 7th, or 8th grade in Fall 2017
6-8
SESSION 1
June 19 - 23
8:00 AM
1601 The Right Stuff
2601 It’s a Mystery
10:15 AM
1602 Mini UN at WOW
2602 Frustrated Fowl Functions
1:30 PM
1603 Art of Photography
2603 Video Game Basics
1601 The Right Stuff: From the
Earth to the Moon
(Evan Moore)
The year was 1962. President John F.
Kennedy, elected two years prior, boldly
stated that the United States would reach the
Moon before the end of the decade. Then
the Soviet Union fearlessly jumped in. This
“space race” launched thousands of futuristic
representations of where we may explore
in the years to come. We’ll spend the week
learning about the true stories that provided
the springboard to the dreams of the likes of
Star Trek and Space Odyssey. America in the
1960s awaits your exploration! We chose to
go the Moon. Will you?
1602 Mini UN at WOW
(Julie Gianessi)
The United Nations is an international
organization of sovereign states created
in the wake of World War II to provide an
opportunity for the independent states of
the world to discuss global issues which
affect them both individually and collectively.
The UN aims to seek solutions to issues,
conflicts, and crises in a peaceful manner.
Are you interested in becoming a future
student leader and ready to tackle global
issues with peers? Join us this week as we
take a close look at how the United Nations
functions, then we’ll create delegations and
find solutions in our own Mini UN at WOW!
SESSION 2
July 31 - August 4
1603 Art of Photography
(Chris Mangold)
It is nice to have fancy or expensive gear,
but it is the eye (the skills and techniques)
of the photographer that create that
award-winning photo. Photoshop allows
photographers to alter moments in time, but
its use now leads to questions as to whether
images are “real” or “interpretations.” In
this class, we’ll look at works by outstanding
photographers, learn different techniques
that may be used when shooting an image,
decide how to choose a subject, and
determine the most important element of
a photo. Students are asked to bring their
own digital cameras (that they know how to
use) with a memory device.
2601 It’s a Mystery
(Kara Girsch)
Mysteries have intrigued humankind since
the dawn of time. In fact, the mystery novel
is one of the most popular book genres
largely because we are such curious beings.
We want to know the who, what, when,
where, and why of a story – especially one
that keeps us on the edge of our seats.
Throughout the week, we will study the
genre, learn how it works, and discover why
a good mystery can’t be put down. Come
prepared to read fantastic nail-biters and
even write your own!
2602 Frustrated Fowl Functions
(Carolyn Sutton)
Angry Birds: they’re a phenomenon, they’re
addictive, and they’re angry…really, angry!
But they’ll be happier when they see how
math can help them! In this class we will
discover some of the mathematics behind
the Angry Birds game, investigate equations
and mathematics of projectile motion, and
use them to design our own Angry Birds
game level. This class involves high school
level mathematics and fun!
2603 Video Game Basics
(Chris Vergatos)
Playing video games is fun, but how can
you create your own game? This class will
investigate the fundamentals of video game
design as well as the possibilities of your
career path in the video game industry.
You’ll get to design your own video games
throughout the week and play the games
created by your classmates. Get excited
about exploring video games from a
different perspective, because combining
work and play has never been more fun!
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APPLICATION
ONLINE REGISTRATION
Please go to bradley.edu/wow
The application below is only for mail and walk in registrants.
WOF RLD
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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, 2017?
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________
Home Address City State Zip
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________
School School District
Student’s Name for Nametag _______________________________________________________________________________________________________
Parent/Guardian(s) Name Parent Daytime Phone Parent Email
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 2017?
___ Yes He or she is automatically eligible. Skip to Number 3, and complete Numbers 3 - 5.
___ No Please go to B.
B. Is the student entering grade 4 in fall 2017?
___ 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 2016?
___ 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. Please register FIRST, then submit your eligibility documentation.
___ 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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WONDER APPLICATION CONTINUED
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.
____________________________________________________________________
Signature of Parent or Guardian Date
PLEASE NOTE: If you do not give
photo consent, your child(ren) will not
be included in class photos.
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.
____________________________________________________________________
Child’s Physician (please print) Physician’s Phone
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________
Indicate child’s special medical needs, such as allergies, reactions, etc. (please print)
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________
Name of Parent or Guardian (please print) Emergency Contact Phone Second Emergency Contact Name (please print) Phone
_________________________________________________________________
Signature of Parent or Guardian Date
4. CLASS REGISTRATION
SESSION 1: JUNE 19-23
Class #
Title
SESSION 2: JULY 31-AUG. 4
Class #
Title
1st Choice
1st Choice
2nd Choice
2nd Choice
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
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1st Choice
1202
I Have a Dream
2nd Choice
1203
Full STEAM Ahead!
Tuition may be paid by credit card.
American Express Discover Master Card
VISA
_______________________________________________
Credit card number Expiration Date ________________________________________________
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WHAT FAMILIES ARE SAYING ABOUT
“The curriculum is very well
organized and the classes get and
keep our children’s attention and
enthusiasm.”
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“I loved the orientation, the
effort to make it safe for the
students by specific drop off
and pickup procedures, and the
options for classes.”
“My kids
wake up every
morning super
excited about
going to WOW.”
“This program
stretches the
minds of my
children, and
they love it.”
“You are so
caring and helpful
with the children,
your patience
with children is
outstanding.”
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FOR FAMILIES
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
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Judith Wynn Halsted
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QUICK FACTS
PROGRAM DATES AND
DAILY SCHEDULE OPTIONS
SESSION ONE: Monday, June 19 – Friday, June 23
SESSION TWO: Monday, July 31 – Friday, August 4
Students may choose to take one class, two classes, three classes,
and/or recreation. Classes are held in Bradley Hall.
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 OR
Cancel and Receive
a Partial Refund
Orientation
SESSION 1
SESSION 2
June 9
July 21
June 17
July 29
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
2017
SESSION 1
JUNE 19-23
SESSION 2
JULY 31- AUG. 4
WONDER
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Non Profit Org.
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1501 West Bradley Ave. • Peoria, IL 61625