While an ability score of two standard deviations or more above the mean (IQ 130+) is considered gifted, an ability score of three standard deviations or more above the mean (IQ 145+) is considered profoundly gifted. The distinction is important for acknowledging the different and rarely met needs of these individuals.
We are asking caregivers of profoundly gifted children for resources that have helped them. Email marketing@supersaturday.org if you can contribute. Thank you in advance.
Davidson Institute’s Young Scholars Program
Free connection and support resources.
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Epsilon Camp
For “exceptional young mathematicians” and their families. Applications must be submitted by February.
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National Math Stars
For the 1 in 1,000 students whose mathematical ability is in the 99.9th percentile and have a passion for math. The organization provides 10 years of support in many forms including financial, informational, community, and advocacy. Applications are open for 2nd and 3rd graders starting in mid-January through mid-June. NMS recommends applicants have existing test scores in the top 2% or 98th percentile and will administer further testing. Information sessions have been added to our Google Calendar.
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PG Retreat
Online events and summer retreats for families with profoundly gifted children, teens, and young adults.
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Additional summer camps can be found on the dedicated page of this site, supersaturday.org/resources/summer-camps-and-programs.
Several of the books on our Reading List contain valuable information pertinent to profoundly gifted children. See the list at supersaturday.org/resources/reading-list.