Gifted Youth Corner
News and Announcements for SFRM Gifted Youth and Their Parents
SFRM Playdates WhatsApp Groups
We’re excited to share that Mensa families now have a couple of WhatsApp groups where parents can connect and coordinate playdates. These groups aren’t part of the official Gifted Youth program, but they’re a fun and informal way for parents of GYs and Mensa members with children to stay in touch.
SFRM GYP Taleblazers Online Book Club
Do you love reading? Are you always on the lookout for your next great book? Join our Gifted Youth Program (GYP) Book Club on Biblionasium, a safe and fun platform where youth can track their reading, write reviews, and see what others are reading too!
Redefining Success: A Multi-Faceted Career Journey
Lisa Sticca-Conrod has worn many hats throughout her life: professor, lawyer, entrepreneur, curriculum designer, nonprofit leader, coach, and tutor. Her background spans education, law, publishing, advocacy, and psychology. She also returned to school later in life to study educational psychology and neurodiversity so she could better understand her twice-exceptional daughter. Her career shows that you do not have to choose just one path. You can explore many different directions and still build a meaningful and fulfilling life.
SFRM Gifted Youth Program: A Year of Growth and Exciting Events (March 2025 Update)
This year has been transformational for San Francisco Regional Mensa’s Gifted Youth Program, bringing together brilliant young minds, fostering a sense of community, and expanding our reach to more families than ever before.
Mensa Youth Enjoy a Fun-Filled Snow Day in Tahoe
On February 21st and 22nd, Sacramento Regional Mensa gifted youth teamed up with San Francisco Regional Mensa and Monterey County Mensa gifted youth and enjoyed a Tahoe weekend.
Video: Career Conversations for Gifted Youth – Aerospace Engineering
In our February 16, 2025 session, we talked about Aerospace Engineering. Hear from two aerospace engineers, Dr. Swati Saxena and Brad Lucht as they share their insights and experience.
Career Conversations for Gifted Youth
Explore future career ideas with Career Conversations for Gifted Youth, an engaging live webinar series featuring interesting discussions with professionals from all walks of life and different industries.
LEGO Idea Museum Scavenger Hunt for GYs
What do a LEGO roller coaster, a working camera, and Optimus Prime have in common? For 15 kids, it is the ultimate playground for creativity and problem-solving during a special scavenger hunt at a LEGO Idea Museum, Your Next Brick.
Apply to Be a Speaker for San Francisco Regional Mensa’s Career Conversations for Gifted Youth
This engaging live series aims to explore future career ideas and provide young Mensans with valuable perspectives from professionals across various industries.
Fun Activities for Kids at the 2024 RG
Twenty-six kids aged 3 to 17 joined in on the fun at San Francisco Regional Mensa’s 2024 Regional Gathering Brilliance by the North Bay in San Rafael.
Weeding at Presidio Park in June
June 8th was a cloudy and foggy day—perfect for weeding at Presidio Park.
Eco Volunteering in the Presidio
On June 8th, Mensans from the San Francisco Region engaged in ecological conservation in Presidio Park SF. They partnered with the Presidio Park Stewards, targeting an invasive species called purple velvet grass (holcus lanatus).
Exploring the Gifted Youth Program: Opportunities and Benefits
Learn more about GY opportunities and benefits from SFRM’s Gifted Youth Program
Introduction to American Mensa’s Regional Gifted Youth Program for Region 8
September 28th at 9:30am PT
Share Mensa with Your Gifted Child
Parenting a gifted child is a unique journey filled with both extraordinary joys and distinct challenges. While you may have already considered Mensa membership for your talented youngster, have you thought about joining yourself?
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