Barrington Council for Gifted and Talented

04/27/2026

BCGT had a blast at the Harper College Microsoft STEAM Fair! Lots of puzzling and great conversations! Harper College

04/02/2026

🤖 LEGO Robotics Lab (1st–3rd Grade)

Get ready to build, code, and explore! Join BCGT for our LEGO Robotics Lab, where young learners will team up to create and experiment with LEGO WeDo and Spike kits.

📅 Updated Date: April 15, 2026
⏰ 4:00–6:00 PM
📍 New Location: Barrington White House

⚠️ Please note: The date and location have changed.

This hands-on session is perfect for early learners ready to dive into robotics and coding in a fun, collaborative environment. Grown-ups are welcome to stay and watch!

We look forward to seeing you there! 🚀

03/31/2026

🎨 Canva Maker Lab (1st–5th Grade)

Join BCGT for our very first Maker Lab: Canva Design Workshop! Students will explore digital design through fun, guided activities while building confidence in creativity, layout, and visual storytelling.

📅 April 6, 2026
⏰ 5:00–6:30 PM
📍 Barrington Area Library

✨ Please note: Participants must have access to a Canva account (school-issued or family account) to participate.

Spots are limited—don’t miss out! We can’t wait to see your creativity in action. 💡

03/30/2026

Our sold out Maker Lab class is in ONE WEEK!

If you were lucky enough to grab a spot, make sure your child has their Canva account set up!

Please message us with any questions.

Thanks, and see you soon!

03/11/2026

Tonight’s the night! Looking forward to a great conversation on charting your college course. Email confirmations have been sent out - if you did not receive one but believe you registered, please email [email protected]. A few tickets are still available via registration link in comments. See you soon!

03/08/2026

Grab your ticket for BCGT’s special keynote speaker this week, Charting Your Course to Competitive Colleges - 3/11 at 6:30 to 8 pm. College professor Dr. Alice Kelikian is coming in from Boston just for us! She brings a unique and practical perspective to your planning strategy. Open to the public - students and parents welcome. Link in profile.

03/02/2026

If college planning feels confusing, high-pressure, or full of guesswork, you’re not alone. When BCGT surveyed our members, preparing for college was the #1 requested program topic. In response, we’re thrilled to host Dr. Alice Kelikian - Emerita Professor at Brandeis University in Cambridge, MA and a Princeton/Oxford scholar - on 3/11 from 6:30 to 8 pm at BAL for “Charting Your Course: A Conversation on Applying to Competitive Colleges." She’s coming in from Boston just for us!

Learn more and register here: https://www.bcgt220.org/event-details/charting-your-course-a-conversation-with-dr-alice-kelikian-on-applying-to-competitive-colleges

Seats limited - light refreshments

Whether you’re in the early stages of exploring college options or preparing to apply, this discussion will help you plan with purpose — and confidence. Come ready to learn, ask questions, and take away practical steps to chart your own path toward college success.

01/28/2026

Grab a drink 🍻, grab a friend and join Barrington Council for Gifted and Talented (tomorrow!) Thursday 1/29 from 6:30 to 8 pm at Sundial Brewing & Blending! Dry January? No problem, there’s something for everyone. Kids are welcome to the space and we will provide board games.

This is a casual chance for parents to connect with other D220 families with kids at various stages of the extended program. No need to be in extended classes to join - everyone’s welcome.

Register at www.bcgt220.org/events (requested but not required)

Sundial Brewery is located in the Ice House Mall.

01/27/2026

Grab a drink 🍻 and grab a friend! Join us Thursday 1/29 at Sundial Brewery for the BCGT Parent Mixer - a casual chance to connect with other D220 families with kids at various stages of the extended program. No need to be in extended classes to join - everyone’s welcome. See you there! Register at www.bcgt220.org/events

01/26/2026

🤖 BCGT’s Robotics Workshop Part 1 was a huge success!
We were so excited to welcome so many new families—from our district and beyond. Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the night so special!

🚀 We’re hosting Robotics Workshop Part 2 on March 7th, and we hope to see you all there.
📩 Don’t forget to become a member to stay in the loop and be part of all our upcoming events.

Thank you for being part of the BCGT community! 💙

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