“My daughter immensely enjoyed her experience at your science camp. She was able to do hands on science experiments and work with equipment which she wasn't able to do at school. It made a lot of concepts that she had learned about in school come to life. The field trip to Flat Foot Lake collecting water samples was her favorite. … She felt like a scientist when the camp was over and so excited to come back this year. Thank you for this opportunity. “

Cassandra L. Eddings

Parent of Participant

Girls 4 Science
Saturday STEM Academy

G4S has designed an innovative program model to address the lack of accessible, quality science programs for female youth with its Saturday STEM Academy.  The program focuses on developing skills, self-esteem, awareness and relationships to help girls overcome barriers that may prevent them from achieving greater success in studying STEM fields and entering STEM careers.  G4S is Chicago's only free, all-girls science program providing female STEM instructors in state of the art laboratories.  G4S offers its six-week Saturday STEM Academy four times per year – Winter (January-February), Spring (April-May), Summer (July-August) and Fall (October-November) – at three locations:  Malcolm X City College on Chicago’s west side, Olive-Harvey City College in the far south Roseland neighborhood and the University of St. Francis in Joliet.

We fulfill our mission in several ways that have proven successful in retaining girls' interest in STEM subjects:

• Science Exploration through conducting experiments and study in small groups, which fosters self-confidence and collegial networks

• Field Trips to museums, zoos, businesses, nature preserves and other sites to supplement and enhance laboratory assignments

• Mentorships to introduce girls to women pioneers in science and technology, as well as to professionals and college students who can offer guidance and a friendly ear

• Scholarships to select 12th graders who have completed at least 12 weeks of the G4S program and seek to apply for undergraduate study in science, technology, math or engineering

Girls for Science has an open enrollment policy that does not discriminate on the basis on financial need.

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