Mark your calendars! GEMS Camp and BROS Camp is coming up!
Explore science, technology, math, and engineering, while having fun on a college campus! Girls and boys will have the opportunity to explore college programming through a variety of hands-on activities.
They meet with professional women and men working in the science, technology, engineering, and math fields, as well as create, explore, and discover through STEM. (Science Technology Engineering Math) projects!
2026 GEMS & BROS Camp Details
Camp is open to students finishing the 3rd, 4th, or 5th grades.
Location: Advanced Technology Center, IHCC, Main Campus (Ottumwa)
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Girls Exploring Math & Science (GEMS) |
Boys Rocking STEM (BROS) |
GEMS + BROS Philosophy
- Let the students take the lead
- Do the STEM activities; don’t just talk about them
- All students have the potential to be interested in STEM—this is not just for students identified as gifted
- Experience-repeat-experience success in a non-risky environment
- All students can have fun and learn
- “You can’t break it.” This is especially important in technology
- Dream big—there is nothing you cannot try
- Get messy and stop the ick factor
- Draw out the "quiet" who holds back
Sponsors:
Questions?
Donna Keesling, Coordinator, High School Programs
Indian Hills Community College
Phone: (641) 683-5202 or (800) 726-2585, ext. 5202
Email: [email protected]