Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth (CTY)

Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth (CTY) offers three-week day, residential, and online programs. Day students spend three weeks diving deep into a subject they love, making new friends, enjoying lunch together, and taking part in fun activities throughout the day. Residential students spend three weeks living and learning in an inclusive on-campus community, with classes and fun activities on weekdays and dances, talent shows, and more on weekends; online students learn in virtual classrooms at home or wherever they are ready to learn.

Programs

• Day — Grades 2-8 · Spend three weeks diving deep into a subject you love, making new friends, enjoying lunch together, and participating in fun activities throughout the day.
• Residential — Grades 5-12 · Spend three weeks living and learning as part of an inclusive on-campus community. Weekdays are focused on classes and fun activities; weekends are for dances, talent shows, and more.
• Online — Grades 2-12 · Virtual classrooms for fun, rigorous learning at home or wherever the student is ready to learn.
• CTY Baltimore Emerging Scholars — Baltimore City Schools pre-college students · A 25-week advanced enrichment course for students who show high academic potential.
• CTY Scholars — Accepted into the program in 8th grade · A four-year academic advising and college counseling program.
• The Math Academy for Promising Scholars — Grades 5-8 · An academic program in partnership with the U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Education.

At a glance

• Ages: 7–18 years old

About the provider

CTY has supported advanced learners for nearly 50 years and says it has stood at the forefront of gifted education for more than 45 years. Its mission is to nurture the unique talents of extraordinary elementary, middle, and high school students worldwide, advance gifted education, serve a diverse community of advanced learners, and help advanced students become the leaders and problem-solvers of tomorrow. CTY is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization and is accredited for grades K through 12 by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools.

• Testing — Grades 2-12 · Students must register for testing or submit qualifying test scores to determine course fit and identification level.

Tuition varies by course and length. Payment plans and need-based financial assistance are available. Enrolling early is risk-free; withdraw at least 90 days before the course start date for a full tuition refund. Financial aid is limited and reviewed on a rolling basis. Tuition remission, payment plans, and financial aid are not available for Educational Travel courses.

What families say

“What I love about being at CTY is how the teachers are very clear with what they teach, and they give us breaks in between lessons so we can refresh our minds.” — James S. | Student

“For our daughter, it was the realization that it’s cool and feminine to want to be a scientist. There’s nothing like 25 girls in a college dorm together taking number theory and astrophysics. At CTY, she feels like she’s ‘among her people.’” — Debby W. | Parent

“I love the lessons and how they teach me clearly through videos, real-life situations, and different units. I also like that my online course is self-paced, which means I can learn and practice whenever I want.” — Zane M | Student

Last updated November 3, 2026.