The paper charts the development of a gifted program for secondary students in Pointe Claire, Quebec. The program featured an unstructured learning environment maximizing student choices, a resource teacher and facility, and learning experiences outside of school. Selection criteria are explained and a sample behavior rating scale is appended. Budgetary provisions note the expenses for student traveling as well as for outside learning activities. Expected results (including positive attitudes toward school and participation in extracurricular activities) are listed, followed by a list of intended evaluation procedures. The appendices provide student feedback based on interviews and a student questionnaire on the perceived effects of the program. (CL)