your journey begins here
The Summer Camp Experience is a 1-week residential (sleepaway) summer camp where girls are first introduced to the 5 Karat Gems Curriculum Framework. Imagine girls fully engaged, confident, and finally having fun while making friends in an interactive learning environment! Gems engage daily in STEM learning and confidence-building activities through the 5 Karat Curriculum.
— Rising 7th-9th Graders (10 girls/grade level)
— 2024 Full Tuition Rate ($675)
— 2024 Scholarship Rate ($200)
— Physical Locations:
Southern Methodist University (SMU)
(June 23-28)
Texas Christian University (TCU)
(July 14-19)
8 Keys of Excellence
Graduation Ceremony
Problem-Based Learning
Summer Camp Experience
Application Requirements
- Online Application
- Personal Interview
- Recommendation Letter
- Mandatory Orientation
Primary
Activities
- Academics: 2 hours/day of problem-based learning
- Career: 30 mins/day with STEM career women
- Creativity: 1.5 hrs/day of hands-on tasks
- Leadership: 1 hr/day in small groups
- Service: 1 hr/day organizing community service
Supporting
Activities
- Mindfulness and physical activity
- (Be a Gem! Time)
- Interview and pitch practice
- Personal portfolio
- Evening bonding fun
- Study hours
- Coding
Rewards & Recognition
- Gem of the Day
- Put a ring on It!
- 8 Keys of Excellence™
- 5 Karat Awards
Exit
Requirements
- Completion and presentation of a capstone project
- 80% attendance
- 100% assignment completion
Be a Gem! Time
Community Showcase
Put a Ring on It