The centerpiece of the GEMS organization is our summer program, designed for middle-school girls in central Vermont. 

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GEMS Camp 

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Each summer features a different theme and offers girls the chance to learn about themselves, increase their confidence, think critically about their world, and actively engage in the community -- all while having fun, making new friends, and expressing themselves in a judgement-free environment. The theme for our past summer was "stretch!" and encouraged girls to literally stretch as we enjoyed yoga and a climb up Camel's Hump, but also figuratively as we stepped out of our comfort zones to take on the role of change-makers within our communities.

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Typical summer activities include:

• teambuilding games and challenges

• tie-dye, jewelry making, and other crafts

• Daily guest speakers who are female leaders and role models in their communities

• Service learning projects

• Woodworking or other hands-on activities

• Hiking, swimming, and games

• Camping out!

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Overall, our goal is to inspire girls to grow and lead, learn to support those around us, and have an amazing week of friends and fun.