DEADLINE APPROACHES FOR GIFTED CHILDREN'S PROGRAM

	CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va., Dec. 10 -- Parents of gifted children
in kindergarten through fifth grade have until Dec. 15 to enroll in
University of Virginia classes designed to stimulate young minds.
	The Saturday Enrichment Program, sponsored by U.Va.'s Curry
School of Education, is designed for young students currently
participating in gifted student programs or those demonstrating a
desire to learn and work independently.
	The enrichment program provides a range of courses intended
to stimulate the minds of curious students, according to director
Darci Lieb.  "Drama Rama," for example, lets youth explore freedom
of self-expression and "Robots, Inside Out" allows students to
investigate current and prospective inventions.
	The enrichment program is held at two locations:  at U.Va.
and Orange County Elementary School.  It will run from Feb. 1
through March 8 at U.Va. and Jan. 25 through March 1 in Orange
County.
	Charlottesville classes are offered twice:  9-10:30 a.m. and
11-12:30 p.m.  Orange classes meet 9-11 a.m.  
	The cost of the program is $85 for one course, with a $10
reduction for additional children from the same family.
Scholarships are available for students who are eligible for the
school free lunch program.
	For additional information, call (804) 924-3182.
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December 9, 1996