Gifted Youth at Central Florida Mensa
Supporting gifted children and their families across the greater Orlando area.
Is your child exceptionally curious, a voracious reader, or years ahead of their classmates? They may already qualify for Mensa membership. Young Mensans — members under 18 — are full-fledged members of American Mensa with access to national programs, local events, and a community that genuinely understands what it means to think differently.
Does My Child Qualify?
Mensa accepts scores from roughly 150 standardized tests used for gifted education placement, including the WISC, Stanford-Binet, WPPSI, and others given by schools or private psychologists. If your child has been tested for a gifted program, their score may already qualify.
Children under 14 are admitted based on prior test scores only. For ages 14 and up, the Mensa Admission Test is also available at supervised sessions near Orlando. See qualifying tests and scores at americanmensa.org.
What Young Mensans Receive
Young Mensans are full-fledged members with voting rights and access to every Mensa benefit. National programs specifically designed for gifted youth include:
Free lesson plans, activity guides, and educational games for gifted learners of all ages. Open to everyone at mensaforkids.org.
Open to Young Mensans ages 10-18 who have not yet graduated high school. Recognizes integrity, intellectual curiosity, academic commitment, and service.
Daily trivia questions crafted specifically for gifted youth, delivered online to keep curious minds sharp between events.
A hands-on, badge-based program from the Mensa Foundation for grades K-12. Learners complete real-world science activities at their own pace.
Over 100 national SIGs connect members by shared interest, from chess to coding to creative writing. Many welcome Young Mensans.
Annual scholarships open to Mensa members and their families. Separate awards exist for young members pursuing higher education.
A year-long program helping gifted youth and adults memorize quality poems, enriching their vocabulary and love of language.
CFM Gifted Youth Events
Central Florida Mensa hosts events open to Young Mensans and their families, including social gatherings, educational outings, trivia nights, and family-friendly activities across the Orlando area. Check our Events calendar for upcoming programs. We also participate in the Mensa Foundation Gifted Youth Mini-Grant program, which funds enrichment activities for our youngest members.
Contact Our Gifted Youth Coordinator
Questions about your child's eligibility, local events for Young Mensans, or how to get involved? Our Gifted Youth Coordinator is here to help.
CFM Gifted Youth Coordinator
Email: giftedyouth@cfm-excomm.org