Welcome to The Gifted Child Society©

The Gifted Child Society (TGCS©) is an educational 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to furthering the overall well-being of gifted children, from preschool through high school.

TGCS is well-established and unique in its mission for gifted children.

Since its inception in 1957, TGCS has served 70,000+ gifted children – and counting – throughout New Jersey and its surrounding areas.

At TGCS, gifted children are encouraged, celebrated, engaged – the foundations of many successful and satisfying futures are established here.

An enduring love of learning is cultivated at TGCS – gifted children are inspired and provided the means and support to help them reach their full potential.

TGCS ensures continuity, from Early Childhood through teen years – a necessity for healthy growth and advancement during pivotal developmental stages.

Valuable opportunities exist to make friends and socialize with gifted peers who share similar perspectives and interests. Many TGCS friendships continue through college years, into adulthood.

With seven decades of experience, TGCS is celebrated as the longest running nonprofit organization dedicated to gifted children.

TGCS brings together gifted children from many locations throughout New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island, and beyond to learn, grow, and flourish.

Extraordinary Opportunities For Your Gifted Child

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TGCS Provides Advantages Not Available Elsewhere, Including:

TGCS is a feeder organization for higher-learning magnet high schools, institutions, and universities well suited for the gifted.


Getting Started

TGCS Membership, Admissions, IQ Testing Services, and Giftedness Identification

TGCS Membership. Children ages four and older who wish to participate in TGCS programs and experiences must meet TGCS Admissions eligibility requirements to become a Member of TGCS. TGCS offers rolling admissions throughout the year, so participation may begin immediately upon admittance to TGCS. NOTE: TGCS Membership is not required for three year olds.

TGCS Admissions. TGCS Admissions process begins with a TGCS-approved clinical cognitive assessment/IQ test for giftedness identification, administered by a professional psychologist.

TGCS IQ Testing Services. TGCS provides clinical assessment / IQ testing services for children ages 4-16, for a fee. TGCS professional psychologists have extensive experience administering assessments to many young children throughout the year. Testing appointments are available weekly, upon request.
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TGCS Giftedness Identification. TGCS utilizes “gold standard” clinical assessments for TGCS Admissions, for identification of giftedness and overall cognitive ability. TGCS measures giftedness on the basis of Full-Scale Intelligence Quotient (FSIQ) and related comprehensive indices of cognitive ability, not by academic proficiency or achievement. High achievement scores are not always associated with high intellectual ability.

A gifted child may or may not be academically proficient in all subject areas due to his or her developmental differences in reasoning, sensitivity, and intensity. Gifted children can be misidentified or remain unidentified in light of these differences, and other factors. Following clinical cognitive testing, parents may or may not be surprised to discover their child is identified as a gifted child, regardless of his or her academic achievement levels.

Peace of Mind. Independent, individualized, and clinical assessments at TGCS administered by our experienced psychologists provide peace of mind for parents looking for conclusive understanding of their child’s cognitive ability.


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IMPORTANT NOTE: TGCS strives to provide a safe and thriving educational learning environment for the gifted children we serve. TGCS Curricula© are designed and delivered by dedicated TGCS engineers, scientists, and content experts, and are not outsourced to third party institutions or contractors. The safety and well-being of our students is a priority at TGCS.


TGCS SUMMER SUPER STARS CAMP STEAM© – JUNE 30-AUG. 8, 2025 – PRE-K TO GRADE 9, 3 YEAR OLD STEAMLETS
An exceptional summer program for gifted children that provides a balance of tailored learning with outdoor lakeside recreation, and many opportunities to collaborate and socialize with like-minded peers. Summer Super Stars campers LOVE summers at TGCS! Hands-on learning, exploration, discovery, and fun are in abundance at TGCS, and gifted campers enjoy talent showcases, theatre, and more for creative pursuits. Camp STEAM experiences include swimming, fishing, lakeside recreation, organized sports, special events, excursions, traditional camp activities, and a dedicated and experienced camp management team. TGCS campers return year after year to spend their summers with TGCS, learning, having fun, and making memories with friends that last a lifetime!

NOTE: TGCS is a certified youth camp operator and Summer Super Stars Camp STEAM is a registered youth camp with the state of New Jersey.

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TGCS THE SATURDAY WORKSHOP© – SPRING, FALL, WINTER – PRE-K TO GRADE 8
TGCS tailored STEAM workshops are available for gifted children during spring, fall, and winter months. TGCS students enjoy accelerated and individualized workshops while collaborating and socializing with other gifted children who share similar interests. Special introductory workshops are available for intellectually curious three year olds.

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TGCS AFTERNOON ACADEMIES© – ONGOING – PRE-K TO GRADE 8
TGCS Afternoon Academies offer unique after-school and weekend experiences for gifted children throughout the year. Afternoon Academies course offerings vary with each program session, and schedules are seasonal. Afternoon Academies sessions provide tailored and hands-on learning, designed to develop higher-order thinking skills. Class sizes are limited for individualized student learning.

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TGCS PRE-GRAD PROGRAM© FOR GIFTED TEENS – GRADES 7 & 8
This unique program for gifted teens focuses on high school and college prep, careers, and development of life skills for future success.

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TGCS AMBASSADOR PROGRAM© – JANUARY TO DECEMBER – HIGH SCHOOL & COLLEGE
TGCS offers unique leadership development opportunities for responsible, team-oriented, enthusiastic, and focused high school and college students, to work as a member of TGCS’ Ambassador staff. TGCS Ambassadors may earn unlimited community service hours to fulfill their school, National Honor Society, scouting, and other service requirements.

NOTE: Students interested in being considered for TGCS’ Ambassador team must submit a TGCS Ambassador Application and participate in TGCS’ formal hiring process. Send an email to TGCS at admin@gifted.org to request an application.

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TGCS Insπres©

TGCS Mission: To encourage and further the overall well-being of gifted children, through each stage of their development, and to provide them with the inspiration and means by which they will achieve their full potential.

TGCS is a Lifeline Connection for Gifted Children. Referred to by our students as “the gifted child’s Hogwarts”, gifted children love being at TGCS, with ongoing access to many different learning opportunities and experiences, and with our experienced and dedicated TGCS staff. Gifted children grow up with TGCS and have a feeling of belonging here, spending time with like-minded peers and participating in TGCS programs together, year after year.

Parents of Gifted Children Have a Dedicated & Experienced Resource. TGCS parents have a choice, to take advantage of the many opportunities and advantages TGCS provides for gifted children. TGCS experiences are available throughout the year for gifted children, beyond matriculaion schedules of public and private schools.


Support for Parents of Gifted Children

TGCS is Here To Help Navigate the Challenges and Blessings of Raising A Gifted Child

We hear so often from parents how happy and excited their children are to be a part of TGCS, immersed in the tailored instruction, fun, encouragement, and care we provide. We are aware it takes a great deal of energy, insight, ingenuity, perseverance, problem-solving, patience, and more to raise a gifted child. TGCS is here to help.

With a child’s TGCS Membership, TGCS parents have opportunities to participate in information sessions, parent workshops, individual advisory sessions, and more. TGCS provides guidance for many topics related to gifted child development, and the importance of parents, TGCS, and others who support them.


TGCS Celebrates Gifted Children

TGCS Members come in all shapes and sizes and TGCS celebrates our gifted children’s efforts and accomplishments. Wherever their interests may lie, TGCS children are extraordinary and we celebrate and support them!

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TGCS Testimonials

Read what our TGCS Members, parents, and gradutes have to say…

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TGCS Referrals

TGCS is recommended to parents of gifted children by TGCS graduates, pediatricians, educators, friends, family members, many others.

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TGCS Facebook Page

See what TGCS Member children have been doing at TGCS over the years…

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TGCS Instruction, Delivery of Unique Programs and Experiences

We are very proud of our accomplished and dedicated staff who support our gifted learners year-round! TGCS-trained instructors have specialized, content expertise across a wide variety of subjects. TGCS management is dedicated to the overall well-being of gifted children and our team provides individualized and differentiated instruction for the most inspiring experiences possible.


“One never knows what will inspire!” - Mrs. Cynthia Peters, Early Childhood Educator


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TGCS eligibility is required for participation in TGCS programs.

Financial assistance is available to those who qualify. Email admin@gifted.org for more information.


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