Johns Hopkins summer programs canceled as some students are en route

Many teenagers had already packed for the three-week academic program. Some were en route. Sunny Chanel’s 16-year-old daughter was on a flight to the East Coast when Chanel noticed an email from Johns Hopkins University’s Center for Talented Youth.

The teen’s program in Pennsylvania was suddenly canceled.

“She was devastated,” said Chanel, who was stunned that families were kept in the dark until after 3:30 p.m. Friday, less than 48 hours before the residential program began. Her daughter had left home in San Francisco with a 48-pound suitcase and high hopes. The girl’s father and her best friend, who was also attending, were traveling with her.