GEMS Virtual Summer Camp 2026

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Junior Science and Humanities Symposium (JSHS) 2026 Check Eligibility

Grades: 9th Grade, 10th Grade, 11th Grade, 12th Grade
States: Alabama, Alaska, American Samoa, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, D.C., Delaware, DoD Dependents Schools – Europe, DoD Dependents Schools – Pacific, Florida, Georgia, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Marshall Islands, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, US Virgin Islands, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Virtual, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming

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For high school students, the Junior Science and Humanities Symposium (JSHS) is an opportunity to compete for scholarships and recognition by presenting the results of their STEM projects before a panel of judges and an audience of their peers. Students also get access to hands-on workshops, panel discussions, career exploration, research lab visits and networking. LEARN MORE

High School Internships Check Eligibility

Grades: 9th Grade, 10th Grade, 11th Grade, 12th Grade
States: Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Nebraska, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia

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Spend your summer in a university research lab or one of the U.S. Army Research Laboratories and Centers through this unique internship opportunity. Experience firsthand the innovation and research driving the future of our country! And prepare for competitive college admissions and the next step in your STEM journey. LEARN MORE

Camp Invention Check Eligibility

Grades: Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade

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For kindergarten through sixth graders, Camp Invention is an exciting, week-long summer adventure with activities that explore connections between science, technology, engineering and innovation. Throughout the week, children rotate through various modules that encourage them to work together, seek solutions to real-world problems and sharpen critical 21st century skills. LEARN MORE

Gains in the Education of Mathematics and Science (GEMS) Check Eligibility

Grades: 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th Grade, 10th Grade, 11th Grade, 12th Grade
States: Alabama, Alabama, California, Florida, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Mississippi, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, Texas

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For middle and high school students, Gains in the Education of Mathematics and Science (GEMS) is a summer STEM enrichment program that takes place at participating U.S. Army Research Centers and Laboratories. GEMS’ mission is to interest young people, who might not otherwise give serious thought to becoming scientists or engineers, in STEM careers early enough that they can attain the appropriate academic training. LEARN MORE

AEOP Teacher Fellowships

Army STEM Teacher Fellowships provides an opportunity to get summer research experience at participating U.S. Army Laboratories and Centers. This enriching reinforces teachers’ content knowledge through research experience and interactions with U.S. Army and DoD scientists and engineers. Teachers can translate this knowledge and experience into enhanced STEM research curricula and enriched learning for their students. LEARN MORE

eCYBERMISSION Check Eligibility

Grades: 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th Grade

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eCYBERMISSION is a free, virtual STEM competition for 6-9 grade students that promotes teamwork, self-discovery, and the real-life applications of STEM. Students form teams of 2-4, led by an adult Team Advisor, and select a problem in their community to investigate with science or solve with engineering. LEARN MORE

A Virtual STEM Camp You Can Do From Home

Ready to experiment, explore, and discover what STEM is really like?

STEM Force Discovery Lab is a free, one-week virtual camp for rising 6th–8th graders where you’ll do hands-on experiments at home, meet real scientists and engineers, and see what a future in STEM could look like—all from your own space.

Spots are limited and fill quickly—registration is first come, first served. Apply here.

When Does Camp Happen?

Choose the week that works best for you:

July 6–10 (Live sessions: 1:00–2:00 PM ET)
July 13–17 (Live sessions: 2:00–3:00 PM ET)
July 20–24 (Live sessions: 3:00–4:00 PM ET)
July 27–31 (Live sessions: 1:00–2:00 PM ET)

What Will You Actually Do Each Day?

Every day is a new STEM adventure. Here’s what your week will look like:

Each day includes:

Self-paced activities (about 40–60 minutes)
Optional discussion boards to share and connect
Live virtual events with speakers (~1 hour)

What Do You Need?

We’ll send you most of what you need to get started!

How Much Does It Cost?

It’s completely FREE.

The first 500 students who apply will be accepted—so don’t wait!

Why Join?

For Students

Do real experiments at home
Meet real scientists and engineers
Discover if STEM is something you might love
Earn raffle entries and win prizes just for participating

If you’ve ever wondered “Could I actually do this someday?”—this is your chance to find out.

For Parents

STEM Force Discovery Lab is designed to be:

Flexible & Independent – Students can complete most activities on their own schedule, and we have designed the experiments to require minimal parent support
Structured – Daily guidance and clear expectations
Engaging – Hands-on learning, not just screen time
Supported – Instructors and facilitators are available throughout the week

It’s a safe, meaningful way for your child to explore STEM from home—with real-world connections and guided learning.

Interested in This Program?

If you are interested in this program contact Ms. Anna Urena by email. We'd love to hear from you!