GEMS After-School
Our GEMS After-School Program is for girls in 5th + 6th grade to build confidence in themselves, learn practical tools for life, and grow as individuals together.
Enrollment for fall 2025 at
Ada Harris is OPEN!
Thursdays - 2:45 pm - 4:00 pm
September 4th - November 6th, 2025
Ada W. Harris Elementary School
(10 Thursday Lessons + 1 Weekend Excursion)
Each Lesson Includes:
A dynamic game, a teaching component where we dive into the topic-of-the-day and teaching the girls helpful concepts and practical tools, partner and group discussion, walking laps, guided mindfulness, and a creative project to bring our concept and teaching points together in a hands on way!
Topics we’ll explore this fall:
Self Love: Celebrating Yourself
Self Talk: Inner “Mean Girl” vs Inner “Cheerleader”
Self Care: Filling Up Your Cup
Emotions: Exploring Uncomfortable Emotions
Social Health: Overcoming Comparison
Body Image: Accepting Your Unique Beauty
Friendships: Building New Friendships
Communication: Clear Communication with Family/Friends
Technology: Mindful Boundaries with Tech and Social Media
Reflection Time: Focusing On Your Joy
Total Cost: $305
Includes: 10 Thursday Lessons + 1 Excursion/Field Trip on a weekend day
(We will run this fall session with a minimum of 6 girls and maximum of 12)
Take a peek into the GEMS experience —
January 2024 - June 2025
We have run GEMS at Ada W. Harris for nearly two years now and have captured many of the memorable moments shared with these girls during our lessons and excursions. Check out our photo albums below to see some of the behind-the-scenes!
