Programs and benefits for gifted youth

Youth are welcome in american

mensa,

and we offer a wide range of membership

benefits for them.

Young Mensan magazine (ym2)us.mensa.org/ym2magazine

Written by and for Young Mensans, YM2

is a quarterly

e-zine

that allows Young mensans

across the nation to connect with each other.

Mensa honor societyus.mensa.org/mensahonorsociety

The mensa

honor society is open to members of american

mensa

between the ages of 10 and 18.

it recognizes academic commitment, character, service, and participation outside of academics.

contestsus.mensa.org/gycontests

The quarterly contests invite young mensans

to share their talents and interests (and win some great prizes).

Contest results and entries are published in YM2.

scholarshipsmensafoundation.org/scholarships

Some of the scholarships offered by the

mensa

foundation are available only

to members of american

mensa.

Mensa bulletinus.mensa.org/bulletin

Twice a year, the mensa

bulletin features an article specifically for parents of young mensans

on topics

ranging from creativity to working with schools.

discounts

In addition to the discounts available to adult members, american

mensa

offers special discounts for young mensans

for online

learning programs through top tier universities and more.

Book paradeus.mensa.org/bookparade

Young mensans review books from

well-known publishers. The reviews are published on amazon

and other

sites, in ym2, and sent to the publisher.

They are also shared on our pinterest

board.

Social interaction

Many local groups have gifted youth coordinators who plan events, coordinate resources, and help parents of gifted youth connect with each other.

Annual and regional gatheringsag.us.mensa.org

The mensa

foundation sponsors amazing programming for kids at annual gatherings, and many regional gatherings feature youth programming as well.

International facebook

group

The facebook

group is open to Young mensans around the world ages 13 -

17.

resources

With a full-time Gifted Youth Specialist on staff, American Mensa is constantly growing the depth and breadth of its resources for youth and their families.

intangibles

Thanks for letting us share what we offer.

For more information, please visit us.mensa.org

Or email

giftedyouth@americanmensa.org.

For more information on what the mensa

foundation offers

gifted youth around the world, please visit

mensaforkids.org Or read more here.