# Wonderkid Camp IGGY For World's Most Gifted Children By Bianca | Published 2007-08-20 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iggy References: [www2.warwick.ac.uk](http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/newsandevents/pressreleases/university_of_warwick_announces_new_international_venture_for_gifted_young_people1/) Convinced your little prodigy child could one day change the world? Then perhaps it would be a good idea to send your little Einstein over to the [International Gateway for Gifted Youth](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unidentified-playing-objects) (IGGY). The company is looking for the "brightest and best" kids on the planet, but they want parents to know they're "not looking for precocious, freak-show geniuses." Next summer, IGGY will be selected 1,000 of the world's [most gifted children](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/young-scientist-challenge) to send to their ultra-exclusive [summer camp](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summer-camp-for-dogs). To qualify, candidates must be between 11 and 19 and must rank among the top 5% of students worldwide. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 14% | Activity: 9% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Bizarre](https://www.trendhunter.com/bizarreworld) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Gifted Youth Programs:** There is a growing market for exclusive programs designed to nurture the talents of gifted children, and companies could create similar offerings for other highly specialized skills. - **Alternative Education:** Alternative education programs like IGGY can cause disruptions in the traditional education industry, and businesses could explore similar alternatives for students outside the gifted range. - **Global Talent Search:** Companies could incorporate a global talent search program for gifted individuals as part of their recruitment process to attract top talent from around the world. ### Who This Affects Most - **Education:** IGGY and similar programs are disrupting traditional education systems, and innovative businesses could explore alternative education models to attract students and parents seeking specialized programs. - **Summer Camps:** Summer camps like IGGY's are becoming more exclusive and specialized, creating opportunities for businesses to offer similar programs for children with other talents beyond academics. - **Talent Recruitment:** Businesses seeking to attract top talent could consider incorporating a global talent search program like IGGY's to identify gifted individuals from around the world. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Musician Mentoring Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/musician-mentoring.md) - [AI-Powered STEM Camp Directories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stem-summer-camp.md) - [Virtual Summer Camps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camp-little-bites.md) - [Child-Friendly Cooking Camps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-lion-cooking-camps.md) - [Oceanic Family Activity Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camp-at-sea-program.md) - [Gamified Digital Learning Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khired-kids.md) - [Child-Centric Metaverse Coding Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coding-platforms.md) - [AI Tool Youth Competitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/youth-archidesign-competition.md) - [International Guitar Mentorship Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gibson-generation-group.md)