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▌ Academic · Ages 12–14

Brainwaves & Mixtapes

Evanston

An academic program for gifted students exploring the science of music and the brain.

▌ Editor's read The provided website, https://www.ctd.northwestern.edu/summer-programs, loads successfully and details summer programs offered by Northwestern University's Center for Talent Development (CTD). While 'Brainwaves & Mixtapes' is not explicitly listed as a program title on the main page, CTD offers various academic programs for gifted students from pre-kindergarten through grade 12, including both day and residential options. The website mentions that all CTD staff undergo background checks. The programs are owned and operated by Northwestern University. Social media handles found on the site are @northwesternctd for Instagram and NorthwesternCTD for Facebook. Google reviews for 'Northwestern University Center for Talent Development' show a rating of 4.3 stars based on 100 reviews, with parents generally praising the challenging curriculum and engaging instructors, though some mention high costs. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory.
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Who thrives here Ages 12–14

Brainwaves & Mixtapes is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. academic programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.

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: 12–14
  • 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 Brainwaves & Mixtapes

What ages does Brainwaves & Mixtapes accept?
Brainwaves & Mixtapes is open to children ages 12–14. 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 Brainwaves & Mixtapes?
Brainwaves & Mixtapes 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 Brainwaves & Mixtapes provide lunch?
Brainwaves & Mixtapes 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 Brainwaves & Mixtapes compare to other academic camps in Evanston?
Brainwaves & Mixtapes 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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