What ages does Brain and Behavior accept?

Brain and Behavior is open to children ages 14–18. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.

Who runs Brain and Behavior?

Brain and Behavior is operated by a university program. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.

Does Brain and Behavior provide lunch?

Brain and Behavior does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.

How does Brain and Behavior compare to other academic camps in Evanston?

Brain and Behavior is one of 144 academic camps in Evanston that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

▌ Academic · Ages 14–18

Brain and Behavior

Evanston

An academic program for gifted students focusing on neuroscience and psychology.

▌ Editor's read The Northwestern University Center for Talent Development (CTD) offers a variety of summer programs, including 'Brain and Behavior,' for academically advanced students. The website indicates programs are available for elementary, middle, and high school students, with both residential and commuter options, making it a hybrid program type. While specific staff ratios are not listed, the site mentions that all staff undergo background checks. The CTD has a Google rating of 4.5 stars based on 104 reviews, with positive themes often highlighting the academic rigor and engaging instructors. The program is owned and operated by Northwestern University. Social media handles found are @northwesternctd on Instagram and NorthwesternCTD on Facebook. No ACA accreditation was found for 'Brain and Behavior' or Northwestern CTD in the ACA directory.

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Who thrives here Ages 14–18

Brain and Behavior serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in academic, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.

Facts & Credentials

Program type: Day and overnight options
ACA accredited: Not verified
Established: Not listed
Operator: University program
Staff-to-camper ratio: Not listed

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Details

Category: Academic
Ages: 14–18
Address: Northwestern University, Evanston, IL 60208, USA
Phone: (847) 491-3782
Email: [email protected]

Logistics

Lunch provided: No
Transportation: No
Financial aid: No
Setting: indoor

Frequently asked about Brain and Behavior

What ages does Brain and Behavior accept?: Brain and Behavior is open to children ages 14–18. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
Who runs Brain and Behavior?: Brain and Behavior is operated by a university program. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Brain and Behavior provide lunch?: Brain and Behavior does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
How does Brain and Behavior compare to other academic camps in Evanston?: Brain and Behavior is one of 144 academic camps in Evanston that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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