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CTY Discovery Samplers

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2025 CTY Discovery Samplers:

Students explore the following topics over one, three-week session: 

  • Math: Geometry and Spatial Sense 
  • Science: Through the Microscope 
  • Writing: Being a Reader, Becoming a Writer  

Decoding Our World

Grades 3-4

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This sampler will be offered at CTY's site at Speyer School in New York City, Ny.

Students explore the following topics over one, three-week session: 

  • Math: Inductive and Deductive Reasoning
  • Science: Examining the Evidence
  • Writing: Crafting a Mystery 

Summer Sleuths

Grades 5-6

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This sampler will be offered at CTY's site at Gilman School in Baltimore, Md.

Students explore the following topics over one, three-week session:

  • Math: Paradoxes and Infinities
  • Science: Anatomy and Physiology 
  • Writing: Crafting the Essay 

On Being Human

Grades 7-8

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This sampler will be offered at CTY's site at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Md.

A new way for students to expand their horizons and find what fascinates them.

In CTY Discovery Samplers, students have a blast building their math, science, and writing skills while exploring three topics in one, three-week summer session! Our samplers follow one theme across three areas of study, making this a great option for students who have a broad range of interests and love uncovering new and exciting material.

Discovery Samplers are open to students who are ready for rigorous academic work, though qualifying test scores are not required. Students must first join CTY before enrolling in a course.