GEMSSTEM Force Discovery Lab
Don’t live next to an in-person GEMS camp? GEMS is now online! The GEMS Virtual Program (STEM Force Discovery Lab) is a one-week, at-home summer camp for rising 6th–8th graders that brings the GEMS experience online. Each student receives a physical Mission Guide in the mail and logs into Army STEM Central to follow a daily schedule. The week opens with introductory activities and videos, then moves through three themed days — Biology, Chemistry, and Engineering — each including a live guest speaker with a hands-on, at-home experiment that students complete and upload for instructor feedback. The week wraps up with a final class discussion and raffle. The more you participate, the more raffle entries you earn!
Camp Sessions
STEM Force Discovery Lab for grades 6-8 is offered four times throughout the summer. Students can apply for the session that works best with their schedule.
How to Apply
Student applications are completed in the online platform Ideal-Logic. Applications for 2027 Virtual GEMS will open in early spring. See below for specific application due dates:
- Session 1: Due June 12
- Session 2: Due June 19
- Session 3: Due June 26
- Session 4: Due July 2
Volunteer and Work With Us
Applications for both GEMS Teachers and Speakers will open next spring. Check back for details on how to apply.
Still have questions?
If you are interested in STEM Force Discovery Lab (virtual GEMS), reach out. We'd love to hear from you!
