Our son just returned from three weeks @ Baby-CTY in SoCal, where he took the flight science course and absolutely loved it. In fact, as a result of the brief introduction to physics, he's decided that he really doesn't hate math so much after all.
I'd intended to write a follow-up to
my post about his experiences last year, but I've decided that only the first year really required the greater exploration given the associated fears, concerns and anxieties. This second time around was such a proverbial walk-in-the-park for all of us -- heck, we didn't even start packing until a couple nights in advance!
So instead of more wind from me, I wanted to share a link to a Slate article by a former CTYer who shares her experiences with CTY. It's a hoot -- and touching, too.
http://www.slate.com/id/2146134/Summer camp can be dreadful for nerdy kids. In a 2006 piece reprinted below, Meghan O'Rourke wrote about her experience at summer programs sponsored by the Center for Talented Youth. But nerd camp isn't so different from normal camp: Between study sessions and heated discussions about nuclear proliferation, the "gifted" still manage to find time for awkward weekly dances and make-out sessions.
The article was cute. I hope that Baby CTY doesn't have lap sitting and make-out sessions though!
