Do you Play? We do in the modeling, simulation, and training (MS&T) workforce! Our play saves time, money and lives! Join us this summer for serious play and learn more.
The GEMS Summer program at U.S. Army Simulation and Training Technology Center (STTC) in Central Florida, inspires rising 6th-9th grade students to take the challenge and explore the high-wage MS&T careers found within their community. Together with our collaborators we work closely with subject matter experts across careers in the MS&T Industry and near-peer-mentors who help engage campers with their previous GEMS experiences. If you enjoy hands-on activities and want to learn about science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) subjects and careers in the MS&T Industry, apply to GEMS Central Florida!
To ensure all students have the opportunity to grow their STEM skills GEMS programs are free of charge to all families. As part of career explorations, each student will be treated as a young professional and be paid $ 125.00 for completing five days of serious play as a MS&T future leader!
Our Partners
GEMS Orlando is provided in cooperation with AEOP, U.S. Army Simulation and Training Technology Center (STTC), and the Navy Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division (NAWC-TSD), in collaboration with:
- National Center for Simulation
- Team Orlando
- University of Central Florida ROTC
- University of Central Florida – College of Community, Innovation, and Education
- Full Sail University
- The MS&T Central Florida Workforce
GEMS I is For New Students, Rising 6th through 8th
We would like to welcome students to their first GEMS experience in Central Florida! You qualify if you are:
- A rising 6th through 8th grade student
- Attended DoD STARBASE Central Florida – Not a Requirement
- Never attended GEMS Central Florida
- Can work well with other students and mentors in a serious play environment
GEMS II is For Returning Students Rising 6th through 9th
We would like to welcome our GEMS back for another STEMtastic GEMS experience in Central Florida! You qualify if you are:
- A rising 6th through 9th grade student who has participated in GEMS at least once
- Can work well with other students and mentors in a serious play environment
GEMS III is For Returning Students Rising 7th through 10th
- A rising 7th through 10th grade student who has participated in GEMS I and GEMS II
- Desire to build leadership skills and become a future Near-Peer Mentor
- Can work well with other students and mentors in a serious play environment
Important Dates
March 8, 2024
Near-Peer Mentor, Teacher and Student Applications Open
April 30, 2024
Near-Peer Mentor and Teacher Applications Close
May 3, 2024
Student Applications Close
June 3 - July 7, 2024
Leadership Training for Near-Peer Mentors and Teachers
June 10 - 14, 2024
GEMS I and GEMS III
June 17 - 21, 2024
GEMS II and GEMS III
July 8 - 12, 2024
GEMS I and GEMS III
July 15 - 18, 2024
GEMS II and GEMS III
Interested in This Program?
If you are interested in this program email us or call 1-800-807-9852. We'd love to hear from you!