Central to the SIG-Residential program is the idea that by living where they learn, students become part of a community of like-minded young people and adults. These students are committed to academic excellence, social and emotional growth, and creative and recreational excitement. Crucial to this stimulating environment is the inclusion of students who share similar abilities, interests, commitments, and talents. Here students learn responsibility, self-motivation, community participation, and respect for others.

The Bryn Mawr College SIG-Day Program is for students who have completed Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th or 6th grade. SIG also offers a Residential Program at Bryn Mawr College for students in grades 4-11.

The Summer Institute for the Gifted-Day Program provides instruction in over 35 courses during its regular academic schedule and engages students in recreational activities every day. Courses are taught at levels appropriate for academically gifted students in Kindergarten through sixth grade, covering humanities, mathematics and sciences, and multi-disciplinary courses. Every student selects three courses and has a recreational period. Each class meets five times a week for 90 minutes each.