Welcome to The Gifted Child Society©
The Gifted Child Society / TGCS© is an educational 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to furthering the overall well-being of gifted children, from preschool through high school.
TGCS is well-established and unique in its mission for gifted children.
Since its inception in 1957, TGCS has served 70,000+ gifted children – and counting – throughout New Jersey and its surrounding areas.
At TGCS, gifted children are encouraged, celebrated, engaged – the foundations of many successful and satisfying futures are established here.
An enduring love of learning is cultivated at TGCS – gifted children are inspired and provided the means and support to help them reach their full potential.
TGCS ensures continuity, from Early Childhood through teen years – a necessity for healthy growth and advancement during pivotal developmental stages.
Valuable opportunities exist to make friends, socialize, and collaborate with gifted peers who share similar perspectives and interests. Many TGCS friendships continue through college years, into adulthood.
With seven decades of experience, TGCS is celebrated as the longest running nonprofit organization with expertise in gifted and dedicated to gifted child development.
TGCS brings together gifted children from many locations throughout New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island, and beyond to learn, grow, and flourish.
Extraordinary Opportunities Available For Your Gifted Child
Discover TGCS Membership© Programs and Experiences for Gifted Children:
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- TGCS Summer Super Stars Camp STEAM© Day Camp (Summer) - Pre-K to Grade 9, STEAMlets for 3 Year Olds
- TGCS The Saturday Workshop© (Spring, Fall, Winter) - Pre-K to Grade 8, Intro Classes for 3 Year Olds
- TGCS Afternoon Academies© (Ongoing) - Pre-K to Grade 8
- TGCS Social2 Experience© (Ongoing) - Pre-K to Grade 8
- TGCS Mysteries and Challenges Camp© (Winter) - Pre-K to Grade 8
- TGCS Pre-Grad Program© (Fall, Winter) - Grades 7 and 8
- TGCS Ambassador Program©
- TGCS Maker Lab© and Internships
- Guidance for Gifted Teens, HS/College Planning
- TGCS Parent Workshops, Info Sessions
TGCS Provides Advantages For Gifted Children Not Available Elsewhere, Including:
- A gifted-child-centric mission, with national recognition as a demonstration model for gifted child development.
- Access to tailored TGCS STEAM Curricula© and TGCS Signature Programs, designed by content experts, aligned to the unique intellectual abilities, skills, talents, interests, and needs of gifted children.
- Year-round learning and continuity with a long view, to help gifted children find their optimal trajectories and reach their full potential.
- Special focus on Early Childhood and elementary years, for early nurturing of young gifted children - because why should they wait?
- Many opportunities to connect, socialize, and collaborate with like-minded gifted peers.
- Ongoing support for parents of gifted children.
TGCS is a feeder organization for higher-learning magnet high schools, institutions, and universities well suited for the gifted.
TGCS offers clinical IQ testing services for young children (scroll down for details).
Getting Started
TGCS Admissions & Membership. Children ages four and older who wish to participate in TGCS programs and experiences must meet TGCS Admissions requirements to become a Member of TGCS. TGCS offers rolling admissions throughout the year, so participation may begin immediately upon admittance to TGCS.
NOTE: TGCS Admissions and Membership is not required for three year olds.
The First Step. TGCS Admissions process begins with a TGCS-approved, clinical cognitive assessment / IQ test, administered by a professional psychologist. TGCS measures giftedness on the basis of Full-Scale Intelligence Quotient (FSIQ) and related comprehensive indices of cognitive ability, not by academic proficiency or achievement.
TGCS IQ Testing Services. TGCS provides clinical IQ testing services for children ages 4-16 for a fee, at our testing facility in Ramsey, NJ. TGCS team of psychologists have extensive experience administering cognitive assessments to young children and teens.
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TGCS testing services are available for TGCS Admissions evaluations and giftedness identification, and determination of your child’s overall cognitive ability.
Peace of Mind For Parents. Independent, individualized, and clinical assessments at TGCS administered by our experienced psychologists provide peace of mind for parents looking for conclusive understanding of their child’s cognitive ability.
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Upcoming TGCS Programs & Experiences – Scroll Down for Registration Details
IMPORTANT NOTE: TGCS strives to provide a safe and thriving educational learning environment for the gifted children we serve. TGCS programs and experiences are delivered by TGCS and not outsourced to third party institutions or contractors. The safety and well-being of TGCS Member children is a priority at TGCS.
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TGCS SUMMER SUPER STARS CAMP STEAM© DAY CAMP – JUNE 30-AUG. 8, 2025
Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 9 + 3 Year Old STEAMlets
Summer Super Stars campers LOVE summers at TGCS! An exceptional summer program for gifted children that provides a balance of tailored TGCS STEAM Curricula© with outdoor lakeside recreation, and many opportunities to collaborate and socialize with like-minded peers. Camp STEAM experiences include swimming, fishing, organized sports, special events, excursions, traditional camp activities, and a dedicated and experienced summer camp management team. Hands-on learning, exploration, discovery, and fun are in abundance at TGCS, and gifted campers also enjoy talent showcases, theatre, and more for creative pursuits. TGCS campers return year after year to spend their summers with TGCS, learning, having fun, and making memories with friends that last a lifetime!
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THE SATURDAY WORKSHOP© From TGCS – SPRING, FALL, WINTER SESSIONS
Pre-K to Grade 8 + 3 Year Old Intro Classes
Tailored workshops of TGCS STEAM Curricula© are available for gifted children during spring, fall, and winter months. TGCS students enjoy accelerated and individualized learning while collaborating and socializing with gifted peers who have similar interests. Special introductory workshops are offered for intellectually curious three year olds.
TGCS AFTERNOON ACADEMIES© – ONGOING
Pre-K to Grade 8
TGCS Afternoon Academies offer gifted children TGCS STEAM Curricula© after-school throughout the year. Afternoon Academies experiences vary with each program session and schedules are seasonal. Afternoon Academies provide tailored and hands-on learning, designed to develop higher-order thinking skills. Class times are extended and class sizes are limited for individualized student learning.
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TGCS PRE-GRAD PROGRAM© FOR GIFTED TEENS
Middle School Grades 7 & 8
TGCS’ unique program for gifted teens focuses on high school and college prep, careers, and development of life skills for future success.
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TGCS AMBASSADOR PROGRAM© – JANUARY TO DECEMBER
High School & College
TGCS Ambassador Program offers exceptional leadership opportunities for responsible, team-oriented, enthusiastic, and focused high school and college students. TGCS Ambassadors work as members of TGCS staff and participate in the smooth and successful delivery of TGCS programs and experiences. TGCS Ambassadors earn community service hours to fulfill school obligations, National Honor Society, scouting, religious, and other service requirements. Paid positions are also available.
NOTE: Students interested in being considered for TGCS Ambassador Program must submit a TGCS Ambassador Application and participate in TGCS’ formal hiring process. Send an email to TGCS at admin@gifted.org to request an application.
We Insπre©
TGCS Mission: To encourage and further the overall well-being of gifted children, through each stage of their development, and to provide them with the inspiration and means by which they will achieve their full potential.
TGCS is a Lifeline Connection for Gifted Children. Referred to by our students as “the gifted child’s Hogwarts”, gifted children love being at TGCS, with ongoing access to a breadth of accelerated and tailored learning opportunities designed for them, and with our experienced and dedicated staff. Gifted children grow up with TGCS and have a feeling of belonging here, spending time with like-minded peers and participating in TGCS programs together, year after year.
Support for Parents of Gifted Children
TGCS is Here To Help Navigate the Challenges and Blessings of Raising A Gifted Child
We hear so often from parents how happy and excited their children are to be a part of TGCS, immersed in the tailored instruction, fun, encouragement, and care we provide. We are aware it takes a great deal of energy, insight, ingenuity, perseverance, problem-solving, patience, and more to raise a gifted child. TGCS is here to help.
Parents Have a Dedicated Resource, With Expertise in Gifted Child Development. With TGCS, parents have a choice, to take advantage of many opportunities TGCS provides for gifted children. TGCS experiences are available on an ongoing basis for gifted children, extending beyond matriculation schedules of public and private schools.
With a child’s TGCS Membership, TGCS parents have opportunities to participate in information sessions, parent workshops, individual advisory sessions, and more. TGCS provides guidance for many topics related to gifted child development, and the importance of parents, TGCS, and others who support them.
TGCS Celebrates Gifted Children
TGCS Members come in all shapes and sizes and TGCS celebrates our gifted children’s efforts and accomplishments. Wherever their interests may lie, TGCS children are extraordinary and we celebrate and support them!
TGCS Testimonials
Read what our TGCS Members, parents, and gradutes have to say…
TGCS Referrals
TGCS is recommended to parents of gifted children by TGCS graduates, pediatricians, educators, friends, family members, many others.
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TGCS Facebook Page
See what TGCS Member children have been doing at TGCS over the years…
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TGCS Instruction, Delivery of TGCS STEAM Curricula©
We are very proud of our accomplished and dedicated staff who support our gifted learners year-round! TGCS-trained instructors have specialized, content expertise across a wide variety of subjects. TGCS management is dedicated to the overall well-being of gifted children and our team provides individualized and differentiated instruction for the most inspiring experiences possible.
“One never knows what will inspire!” - Mrs. Cynthia Peters, Early Childhood Educator
TGCS Membership is required for participation in TGCS programs and experiences.
Financial assistance is available to those who qualify. Email admin@gifted.org for more information.
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