Saturday/Summer Enrichment Programs
Discover the Center for Gifted Education’s Saturday Enrichment Programs
Since 1988, William & Mary’s Center for Gifted Education (CFGE) has been a vibrant learning community dedicated to nurturing the potential of high-ability students. Our mission is to inspire curiosity, creativity, and a lifelong love of learning by supporting talent development at every stage.
Through our Saturday Enrichment Programs (SEP), students in grades K–12 engage in academically challenging, inquiry-based learning experiences designed to spark exploration beyond the traditional classroom. SEP courses invite students to dive deeper into specialized areas of science, mathematics, humanities, and the arts, guided by passionate instructors who encourage critical thinking, collaboration, and self-directed discovery.
These programs are tailored to meet the needs of gifted and talented learners—challenging them to think differently, ask big questions, and approach learning with confidence and creativity.
Building on this strong tradition, the Center for Gifted Education is thrilled to introduce an exciting lineup of Enrichment Programs, giving students even more opportunities to explore their interests, expand their skills, and connect with other young scholars.
Requirements
Students must be in grade K-12 during the current school year and at least one of the following must apply:
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The student has shown high interest/achievement in one or more of the content areas OR
- The student has received a distinguished rating on the state assessment OR
- The student has been identified for services as a gifted child OR
- A student has a score at or above the 90th percentile on the total battery or at or above the 95th percentile on the total mathematics or language/reading section of the most recent achievement test.
Saturday Enrichment Program – Pilot Model
We are thrilled to introduce our pilot model for the Saturday Enrichment Program (SEP)! This new format gives students the opportunity to dive into exciting, hands-on learning experiences over two consecutive Saturdays.
Each session is designed to spark curiosity, encourage creativity, and deepen understanding through engaging, interactive activities led by passionate instructors. Students will explore new ideas, collaborate with peers who share their enthusiasm for learning, and discover how fun and inspiring education can be outside the traditional classroom setting.
This pilot model allows us to create a focused, energetic learning environment that maximizes both time and engagement—two Saturdays filled with curiosity, innovation, and discovery!