The Girls in STEM Biomedical Research students laugh by the campfire.

Girls in STEM

_4th-8th grades______

Girls in STEM

For girls in 4th-8th grades

We believe in empowering girls by engaging them in hands-on, real-world activities to show STEM is relevant and fun in an ever-changing world. Female STEM professionals support each program and student by giving them guidance to navigate a male-dominated workforce.

2023-2024 Programs


Film
Festival

Dates: September 22-24, 2023
Rate: $325

Water in
the West

Dates: October 20-22, 2023
Rate: $325

Snow & Avalanche
Science

Dates: TBD – 2024
Rate: TBD

Medical
Research

Dates: TBD – 2024
Rate: TBD

A student uses an eyedropper intstrument in Girls in STEM

Why we need Girls in STEM


According to the National Education Association, “Girls who learn in all-girl environments are believed to be more comfortable responding to questions and sharing their opinions in class and more likely to explore more ‘nontraditional’ subjects such as math, science, and technology.”

Volunteer


Female STEM professionals support each program and student by giving them guidance to navigate a male-dominated workforce. 

Girls in STEM Film Fest students present their film on stage at the Breck Film Fest
Students learn to cross-country ski downhill in our Girls in STEM Snow & Avalanche Science weekend.

Scholarships


If you have a financial barrier, please apply for a scholarship for the Girls in STEM program. All scholarships will be determined on a rolling basis and offered based on financial need.

2022 Final Report


Read the impact of our Girls in STEM 2022 programs at KSS in our Girls in STEM Final Report.

A group of our Girls in STEM Film Fest students walk down the red carpet at the Breck Film Fest

Thank you to our Program Donors


We are so thankful for all the corporate, foundational, and individual supporters of our Girls in STEM program. If you are interested in supporting this program please contact our Development Director, Owen Dodd at ododd@keystonescienceschool.org or call (970)513-5833.

Xcel Energy
US Bank
JP Innovation Project
The Steadman Clinic and Steadman Phillippon Research Institute
Denver Water
Oxy Occidental
Aurora Water

In the words of parents:

“No phones. Dedicated time to focus on self. Reminders about gratitude. Getting in touch with nature. The counselors are strong, sweet, great role models.”

“My kid looks forward to this every year! It is so important for her to get out of her usual routine and meet new people and get a chance to be on her own.”

“We love KSS. The growth our kids have each summer is priceless. Thank you for all the hard work, planning and everything that goes into what you do!”

Check out these other all-girls programs!


Adventures is the next step in progression at KSS, and we have girls-only trips coming up next summer!

Adventures Backpacking trip

All Girls Backpacking

July 5-8 | Grades 5th-8th

Hiking in the Sand Dunes

All Girls Climbing

June 19-24 | Grades 6th-8th