Welcome to the Gifted Child Society (TGCS)

The Gifted Child Society (TGCS) is an educational 501(c)(3) not-for-profit, charitable organization that provides tailored enrichment to gifted children in Pre-Kindergarten through high school. Students four years and older must meet TGCS Admissions requirements to participate in TGCS programs.

Since its inception in 1957, TGCS has served nearly 70,000 gifted children in New Jersey and its surrounding areas.

The United States Department of Education named TGCS a national demonstration model.

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

Extraordinary Opportunities Await Your Gifted Child

TGCS provides gifted children and their families many things not available elsewhere, including:

Opportunities to socialize and make lasting friendships with other like-minded gifted children, from early childhood through teen years and beyond.
Opportunities to advance academically with TGCS-designed curricula, founded on true STEAM disciplines, tailored to accommodate the unique needs and abilities of gifted thinkers.
Access to a safe, specialized, and dedicated educational environment that inspires and encourages gifted learners to reach their full potential.
Opportunities for parents, guardians, educators, and others to learn more about the challenges and blessings of nuturing a gifted child.
Year-round testing services for children, including cognitive/giftedness assessments and more.

We invite your gifted children to explore the exciting experiences that await them at TGCS.

Do You Have a Child With Giftedness?
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CLICK HERE FOR TGCS ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS AND TO SCHEDULE A COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT FOR YOUR CHILD

Read Below for Information About Upcoming Programs & Events at The Gifted Child Society…
TGCS Eligibility is Required for Children Four Years and Older Special Workshops & Camp Experiences Available for Three Year Olds

The Saturday Workshop Spring Session – March 11 - May 20, 2023 – For Gifted Children Pre-K to Grade 8
Tailored STEAM workshops are available for gifted children in Pre-K through 8^th grade during spring and fall/winter months. TGCS students enjoy advanced learning, collaboration, and socializing with other gifted children who share similar interests and passions. Special workshops also available for intellectually curious three year olds.

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN - CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS!

Summer Super Stars Camp STEAM – June 26 - August 4, 2023 – For Gifted Children Pre-K to Grade 9
TGCS offers a one-of-a-kind summer day camp for gifted children in preschool through 9^th grade. Summer Super Stars Camp STEAM ensures a healthy balance of tailored and advanced STEAM curricula with hands-on learning, in addition to outdoor lakeside recreation throughout the summer. TGCS campers return year after year and look forward to spending their summers with fellow gifted campers, learning, having fun, and building many memories at TGCS!

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN - CLICK HERE FOR MORE MORE DETAILS!

Pre-Grad Program – Begins in April, 2023 – For Gifted Teens in Grades 7 & 8
This unique, two-tiered program is tailored for gifted teens in 7^th and 8^th grades, to develop leadership and life skills in preparation for high school, college and beyond, and to build solid foundations for future success.

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TGCS Ambassador Program – January to December – For High School & College Students
A full-year, extraordinary leadership development program for team-oriented, enthusiastic, and focused high school and college students, to work as a member of TGCS’ Ambassador staff.

NOTE: TGCS is currently accepting online applications for available TGCS Ambassador opportunities.
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TGCS Professional Development Workshops – Ongoing
A series of professional development workshops are available for groups and individuals in professional fields who interact directly with or work on behalf of gifted children. Professional development opportunities are available upon request. These workshops are available to Educators, School Administrators, Boards of Education, Psychology & Counseling Professionals, and more. Send an email to TGCS for more information: admin@gifted.org.

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We Celebrate Children with Giftedness

TGCS strives to create a safe and balanced environment in which our gifted learners are encouraged to reach their full potential, wherever their interests may lie. We are so proud of our students and we support them just for being who they are!
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TGCS Testimonials - Students, Parents & Graduates

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Our Mission: To Inspire!

The mission of The Gifted Child Society is 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.

Referred to by our students as “the gifted child’s Hogwarts”, TGCS offers a world of extraordinary learning that balances intellectual exploration with social and emotional development. TGCS designs its curricula according to the unique needs of gifted learners, for whom we are deeply committed.

TGCS students learn with like-minded peers, participating in TGCS-signature programs with which they are given the opportunity to delve into endless intellectual pursuits and activities, to discover for the first time or to master for a lifetime.

TGCS offers specialized learning opportunities for every stage of a gifted child’s development. Our students grow up with TGCS, beginning as early as three and four years of age, and continue their TGCS experiences through high school. TGCS students make lifelong friends and participate in programs together, year after year. Our teen graduates often take their first job with TGCS, as a TGCS Ambassador.

Staff, Curricula, and Differentiated Classrooms For Advanced Learning

We are very proud of our accomplished and dedicated staff. TGCS-trained instructors deliver unique TGCS courses such as Virtual Reality, 3-D Modeling & Printing, Fencing, Coding, Astronomy, Equestrian Science, Applied Art, Imaginative Literature, Robotics - and many more. Our dedicated administration and management team strives to provide the most inspiring and best possible learning experiences for all.

TGCS eligibility is required for participation in TGCS programs.

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

How to Get Started

We invite you and your gifted child to learn more about TGCS and the full scope of our programs and services highlighted on our website.

Thank you for your interest and we look forward to welcoming your gifted child to TGCS!

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