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Grades 6-8 Summer Scholars

Why Choose GEMS & GISE?

GEMS/GISE (Girls in Engineering, Math and Science/Guys in Science and Engineering) STEM Academy helps students uncover the wonders of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics in a six-week, all-day program.

Choose the GEMS-GISE STEM Academy 6 week program at either Sullivan or Olson; or the GEMS-GISE STEM Blast Academy 1-4 week program at Sullivan, or 1-6 week program at Olson, affording your family flexibility and choice!

Students participate in project-based and problem-based learning, using a hands-on and minds-on approach that integrates the skills of reading and math. Knowledgeable staff help immerse students in high-interest and rigorous STEM experiences designed to provide relevant, real-world connections and career explorations. Students have the option of participating in GEMS, GISE or combined groups. Students entering grades K-8 are eligible to participate.

Example courses for different grades include:

  • Skateboard Science (6-8)
  • Engineering the Ride (6-8)
  • Journalism (6-8)
  • Everest Trek (6-8)

Example courses for other grades (1-5) can be found in the GEMS-GISE STEM Academy links:

Elementary (Grades 1-5)

The GEMS-GISE-STEM Academy will have an option for students that are only able to join us this summer for a week or two, both at Sullivan and Olson (different application for these locations)!

  • Middle School STEM Blasts are one-week Academies in which students immerse and engage in course based, camp like experiences.   Sullivan STEM Blast begins July 7th, while the Olson program begins June 23rd.
  • STEM Blast courses are held the weeks of:
    • June 23-June 26, 2025 (Olson only)
    • June 30-July 3 , 2025 (Olson only)
    • July 7-July 10, 2025 (Olson and Sullivan)
    • July 14-July 17, 2025 (Olson and Sullivan)
    • July 21-July 24, 2025 (Olson and Sullivan)
    • July 28-July 30, 2025 (Olson and Sullivan)
  • 6.5 hours just like the full Middle STEM Academy Summer Experience.

Contact

Melinda Stapley
Program Coordinator, GEMS/GISE/STEM
612-668-1207
Melinda.Stapley@mpls.k12.mn.us

Chrisie Jennings
Project Coordinator, Extended Learning
612-668-1242
Chrisie.Jennings@mpls.k12.mn.us


1250 W. Broadway Ave. 
Minneapolis, MN 55411

Fax: 612-668-5305

summerscholars@mpls.k12.mn.us

 

Information and Registration

Aftercare Options

https://ce.mpschools.org/youth/mpls-kidsFee-for-service aftercare options for students entering Gr K-7.  Click on image below for more information.

 

LOCATIONS:  Sullivan Gr 1-8 

BEACONS SULLIVAN

For website issues or errors, please contact chrisie.jennings@mpls.k12.mn.us