Sig at Columbia
News and views from SIG's 1st session at Columbia University
Greetings from the beginning of Week 2 at SIG!
The first week positively flew by; some of the activities students participated in over the past several days included:
For senior campers, a highlight of their Senior Privileges was the opportunity on Sunday night to have an off-campus meal at their choice of restaurant on Broadway.
Looking ahead, we have a full roster of activities:
Please enjoy a selection of photos from the past week below; feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns, and have a wonderful day.
All the best,
Jon Fuller
Student Activities Coordinator
The first week positively flew by; some of the activities students participated in over the past several days included:
- Competition in which counselor groups made and presented banners that showcased their group's identity
- Trip to the American Natural History Museum and Times Square
- Catered cookout-style meal to celebrate the 4th of July
- Movie night, in which counselor groups were given the opportunity to choose the film they watched
- Brain Bowl, SIG's camp-wide quiz show
- SIG Mini-Olympics
- Activity in which counselor groups dressed up their counselor as a super hero, complete with name and back story
For senior campers, a highlight of their Senior Privileges was the opportunity on Sunday night to have an off-campus meal at their choice of restaurant on Broadway.
Looking ahead, we have a full roster of activities:
- Presentation on the college application process
- Reverse Scavenger Hunt
- Broadway Shopping Night on Wednesday, in which students will have the opportunity to visit the Campus Store and other establishments near campus
- Minute to Win It, based off the game show of the same name, on Thursday
- Long-awaited Six Flags Friday Get-Away trip
- Friday evening movie
- Casino night on Saturday
- Student Talent Show on Sunday evening, after a day with plenty of opportunities for students to relax and recuperate from the busy week.
Please enjoy a selection of photos from the past week below; feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns, and have a wonderful day.
All the best,
Jon Fuller
Student Activities Coordinator
The first official Counselor Group portrait -- many more to come!
Getting to Know You -- First Dinner
Pizza on the terrace, sunset over the Hudson river.
Counselor Greg's group, bonding over New York's finest.
Tournaments of Apples to Apples often break out spontaneously during Rec Hour
Hard at Play
Each counselor group was tasked with creating a banner -- this is one group's creation.
Our staff of superheroes.
Taking a breather at the National History Museum
Friday in NYC
Fun times in the Times Square Disney Store.
Striking a pose with a giant Minion in Times Square
A candid moment of laughter, caught on film.
Sunday, Fun Day
Senior boys in the midst of attempting to pass a hula hoop down a line without breaking the connection to the person next to them.
Students had to be creative during this challenge, which involved passing a balloon down a line without using their hands.
RA Taryn mans the chocolate fountain.
A team-wide crab walk race was one of the challenges during the SIG Olympics
Campers eagerly awaiting their chance to compete for SIG glory.
About Us
Email: cusd@aifs.com
Website: www.giftedstudy.com
Location: Summer Institute for the Gifted, 1 High Ridge Park, Stamford, CT 06905
Phone: 866.303.4744