Summer Program
The centerpiece of the GEMS organization is our summer program, designed for middle-school girls in central Vermont. ​ GEMS Camp ​ Each summer features a different theme and offers campers 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. ​ Typical summer activities include:
team-building 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 project
Year-Round Support
In the fall of 2017, GEMS introduced our first school-year meet-up, designed to provide ongoing support to the girls in the program. ​ These regular meet-ups feature the same elements as the summer camp and offer girls a chance to reconnect with one another and safely discuss and work through challenges that the school year can bring. ​ In 2024 we are determining our meet-up schedule based on interest, availability, and Covid safety — we want to provide girls with more time that is truly social, even while it's distanced! We host meetups in Randolph on a rotating monthly basis.