Camps for youths age 18+

Gifted Institute hosts camps year-round for gifted young people who are members of Gifted Children. The gifted experience the world more intensely than their peers. They are interested in different things, worry about different things, and notice different connections than their peers. Our camps provide these young people with a sanctuary where they can be themselves and find a sense of community - all while engaging in exciting and enjoyable activities and being academically challenged.

Gifted Institute's camps are offered to children and young people from 10 years and up (usually age-grouped into 10-12 year-olds, 13-17 year-olds, and 18+). Our camps serve a significant social purpose while also offering plenty of educational content.

Some camps at Gifted Institute have a special theme (e.g., Dungeons and Dragons, board games, or Christmas festivities). Additionally, we have summer camps as well as teen and youth weekends spread throughout the year. All camps include instruction on a topic relevant to the target group. This could be, for example, team building, teaching on various subjects such as overexcitability, managing exam anxiety, philosophy and ethics, personal development, and much more - with different guest instructors each time.

The young people return home from each camp with new academic knowledge and filled with wonderful experiences in the fantastic setting that Gifted Institute's camps offer.

Gifted Institute is located in Dalmose (about 20 km from Slagelse) on a large farm in scenic surroundings, encircled by fields and a large park-like garden. During the summer months, participants are accommodated in their own tents, which are set up in the shade of the garden's beautiful old trees. The garden also serves as a venue for both teaching and social activities, offering a calming environment that fosters relaxation and presence. In colder months, both accommodation and lessons take place indoors.

The facilities include a large communal tent in the garden where teaching, games, and socializing take place, an indoor pool area with slush-ice machines to cool overheated brains, a pool table, and much more. The young people come from many different backgrounds, and should meltdowns occur during camps, the adults on site are trained (and always ready) to have deep and sometimes difficult conversations with the young people.

On this page you can always find an updated list of this years camps. You will also find practical information about registration. We look forward to welcoming you.