The extremely bright participants learn highly challenging and interesting material, while enjoying the personal time and activities that appeal to students aged 12-16 years. Students enroll in one intensive, fast-paced course in which instruction proceeds at a rate commensurate with their ability level and with appropriate depth of coverage. Classes last 5-6 hours per day, Monday through Friday, and 3 hours on Saturday. Also, courses require regular attendance at a one-hour study hall in the evenings. The typical class size is 8-12 students.
All classes have a teaching assistant.
The classrooms and laboratories are at the beautiful campus of Francis Marion University.