Medical Explorers
_Girls in STEM______
Girls in STEM Medical Explorers
April 4-6, 2025
For 4th-8th grade girls
Unlock the doors to a world of endless possibilities with Keystone Science School’s Girls in STEM: Medical Explorers, in partnership with the prestigious Steadman Philippon Research Institute! Calling all curious 4th to 8th grade female and non-binary students, this immersive program delves into the captivating realm of medical research careers.
Participants will embark on an exhilarating journey at the renowned Institute through hands-on lab activities that demonstrate how orthopedic injuries are studied. Engage with trailblazing women in medical research as they share their inspiring stories and navigate through male-dominated industries, empowering young minds to envision their own path in STEM. Fuel your child’s passion for discovery and watch their dreams take flight in the captivating world of medical science!
Rates & Amenities
This program is subsidized on a sliding fee scale for local families – see the chart below. This price includes lodging in our dorms, all meals, programming and use of supplies and technology.
| Free & Reduced Lunch rate | $60 |
| CHP+ (Child Health Plan Plus) rate | $190 |
| Fully Pay rate | $350 |
Scholarships & Financial Assistance
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.
Transportation
We offer free transportation to local students at Dillon Valley Elementary and Silverthorne Elementary!
- KSS pickup students from school on Friday afternoon from Silverthorne Elementary and Dillon Valley Elementary at 4:00pm.
- Parent Pickup at KSS on Sunday at 12:00pm or Silverthorne Elementary and Dillon Valley Elementary at 1:00pm.
Packing List
Program Schedule
Please note that this program schedule may change based on the availability of our STEM Mentors.
KSS will be providing meals from dinner on Friday night to lunch on Sunday afternoon.
Friday
Day 1
| 4:00pm | Check-in begins at KSS campus |
| 4:00pm | Pick up at Dillon Valley Elementary & Silverthorne Elementary |
| 5:00pm | Check-in ends, group bonding time begins |
| 5:30pm | Female Empowerment Conversation |
| 6:00pm | Dinner |
| 7:00pm | Build a Knee with Steadman Philippon Research Institute |
| 8:00pm | Dorm Orientation |
Saturday
Day 2
| 8:00am | Breakfast |
| 9:15am | Depart for SPRI |
| 10:15am | Introduction to SPRI |
| 10:30am | Lab Activity Rotations at SPRI – Biomotion – Robotics – Surgery – Regenerative & Personalized Medicine |
| 12:00pm | Lunch |
| 1:00pm | Continue Lab Activity Rotations |
| 3:00pm | Mentor Connection Activity – Women in Medical Research |
| 4:00pm | Return to KSS |
| 6:00pm | Dinner |
| 7:00pm | Movie Night |
| 8:30pm | Head back to dorms |
Sunday
Day 3
| 8:00am | Breakfast |
| 9:15am | Project Work Time – Biomotion |
| 11:00am | Female Empowerment Activity |
| 11:45am | Families arrive for Checkout |
| 12:00pm | Project Presentations for families |
| 12:30pm | Family departures |
| 1:00pm | Drop-off at Silverthorne Elementary & Dillon Valley Elementary |
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 team at development@keystonescienceschool.org or call 970-468-2098.
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 more All-Girls programs at KSS!
Adventures is the next step in progression at KSS, and we have girls-only trips coming up next summer!
We also have more Girls in STEM programs coming up, including Film Fest next fall!
All-Girls Climbing
Grades 6th-8th
Girls in STEM Film Fest
Fall 2024