UC Berkeley Academic Talent Development Program
University of California, Berkeley Academic Talent Development Program, 2121 Berkeley Way, Room 2210, Berkeley, CA 94720-1670
About
UC Berkeley Academic Talent Development Program offers challenging summer classes for high achieving and motivated young scholars. Programs are available both on site and online, and include the Secondary Division, Elementary Division, Explorations, and the Global Program Brightwell for different grade levels.
• Ages: 5–16 years old
• Schedule: Secondary Division: June 22 – July 31, 2026; Elementary Division: July 13 – 31, 2026; Explorations: June 22 – July 31, 2026; Global Program Brightwell: July 13 – August 7, 2026
For over 40 years, ATDP has brought together passionate students from all across the Bay Area, the nation, and the world. Since 1982, the program has invited excelling students from the Bay Area and around the world into a unique academic community. Its mission is to enable all highly motivated and prepared students to pursue their academic passions through rigorous coursework in a community of like-minded peers. Courses are taught by outstanding public school, private school, and university instructors as well as industry professionals who have deep knowledge of their subject areas and are committed to helping students think and understand deeply. ATDP maintains a financial aid fund to help all qualified applicants attend the summer program, regardless of their family’s ability to pay.
Parent and student comments include: “I love my teacher. I think the program is my favorite part of the summer.” from a Rainforests student, and “I have enjoyed learning and making new friends.” from an Analytical Writing student. One ATDP parent said, “This should be a model for online learning at school.” Another parent shared, “This is our 5th year in the program and it continues to inspire and excite my son. He really enjoys the collaborative setting.”
Last updated August 10, 2026.
• Ages: 5–16 years old
• Schedule: Secondary Division: June 22 – July 31, 2026; Elementary Division: July 13 – 31, 2026; Explorations: June 22 – July 31, 2026; Global Program Brightwell: July 13 – August 7, 2026
For over 40 years, ATDP has brought together passionate students from all across the Bay Area, the nation, and the world. Since 1982, the program has invited excelling students from the Bay Area and around the world into a unique academic community. Its mission is to enable all highly motivated and prepared students to pursue their academic passions through rigorous coursework in a community of like-minded peers. Courses are taught by outstanding public school, private school, and university instructors as well as industry professionals who have deep knowledge of their subject areas and are committed to helping students think and understand deeply. ATDP maintains a financial aid fund to help all qualified applicants attend the summer program, regardless of their family’s ability to pay.
Parent and student comments include: “I love my teacher. I think the program is my favorite part of the summer.” from a Rainforests student, and “I have enjoyed learning and making new friends.” from an Analytical Writing student. One ATDP parent said, “This should be a model for online learning at school.” Another parent shared, “This is our 5th year in the program and it continues to inspire and excite my son. He really enjoys the collaborative setting.”
Last updated August 10, 2026.
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