Brilliant Minds, Bright Futures: See What’s New at Jewels!
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Welcome to March at Jewels Academy! As the first signs of spring begin to show, we are blooming with gratitude for the incredible community that makes our mission possible.

Whether you are a parent supporting your child’s curiosity, a student reaching for the stars, or a donor fueling our programs, you are the heartbeat of this academy. This month, we are focusing on growth, resilience, and the "springing forward" of our STEM initiatives.
Updates from Jewels Academy
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Become a Drone Explorer!
Saturday, April 11th | 9am - 12pm
Location: Jewels Academy

Grades: K-3rd grade

In this hands-on experience, young learners explore how flight works through fun explanations, simple experiments, and safe drone flying time. Children learn by testing, observing, and playing—discovering how air, movement, and propellers help drones lift off and land.

Scholarships available:  Scholarships – Jewels Academy

Register here: Jewels Academy

Limited spots available, so make sure to secure your place today. We can’t wait to see you fly high at Drone Jewels Academy! 

Questions? Reach out to Staff at info@jewelsacademy.org
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Crazy Chemical Creations

Date:  3/26/2026 - 4/23/2026
Days:  Thursdays 
Time:  3:45 PM - 4:45 PM
Location:  Waukee Elementary: Art Rm 122
Instructor:  Dr. Kim Wayne

Get ready for an explosion of fun and discovery in Crazy Chemical Creations! This is your chance to trade in your homework for a lab coat as we dive into the exciting world of atoms and molecules! 

For more information and to sign up, follow the link:
https://waukee.revtrak.net/community-education/rw-community-education/

If Questions, please email our staff at info@jewelsacademy.org
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Waukee Astro Lab: Space Mission

Students can enroll entering K-3rd grades

Monday-Wednesday

8:30am-11:30am

June 8th-10th

Snacks Included

Located at North Middle School, Auxiliary Gym, Waukee

$155.00 for the entire camp. 
To sign up, follow this link: 

Waukee CSD

If Questions, please email our staff at info@jewelsacademy.org
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Create your own drone!

Ever wondered how drones are built? Now’s your chance to find out! 

June 16th from 8:30am-11:30am CST.

Located at Jewels Academy 1620 Pleasant Street Des Moines, IA 50314

4th-8th grade students 

This price is $60.00 until April 30th and then will change to $75.00!

Limited spots: register here:

Jewels Academy

Scholarships available Apply here:

Scholarships – Jewels Academy

If Questions, please email our staff at info@jewelsacademy.org

 
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YES Summer Kitchen Chemistry Camp!
Science You Can Eat! Join us this July for three action-packed Saturdays in Des Moines. From messy experiments to a food science field trip, we’re turning the city into a giant laboratory!

July 11th, 18th, 25th 9 am-12 pm

Located at Jewels Academy, 1620 Pleasant Street, Des Moines, IA 50314, Conference Room 1

$90.00 for the entire camp. 
To sign up, follow this link: https://ja2005.app.neoncrm.com/event.jsp?event=2242& 

Scholarship available, apply here: https://jewelsacademy.org/scholarships/
If Questions, please email our staff at info@jewelsacademy.org
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Create your own drone!

Ever wondered how drones are built? Now’s your chance to find out! 

June 21st from 8:30am-11:30am CST.

Located at Jewels Academy 1620 Pleasant Street Des Moines, IA 50314

4th-8th grade students 

This price is $60.00 until May 31st and then will change to $75.00!

Limited spots: register here:

Jewels Academy

Scholarship available, apply here: https://jewelsacademy.org/scholarships/
If Questions, please email our staff at If Questions, please email our staff at info@jewelsacademy.org

 

 
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Join Jewels Academy Peer Mentoring Virtual Program

Free!

6 weeks on Tuesdays starting

June 9th-July 14th from 5 pm-6:30 pm CST

A weekly interactive virtual training program designed to enhance and develop the peer mentoring skills, providing them with valuable tools and strategies that will benefit them throughout the summer and beyond.

To learn more, follow the link

Jewels Academy

If Questions, please email our staff at If Questions, please email our staff at info@jewelsacademy.org

 

 

 

 
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2026 Volunteer Opportunities at Jewels Academy!
We’re excited to share upcoming ways to get involved and make an impact in 2026:

Waukee Elementary Program at Waukee Elementary School
 March 26, April 2, April 9, April 16, April 23, April 30 | 3:45–4:45 PM

Brubaker Elementary Girls program

March 10th, 24th, and 31st. from 2:45pm-5pm

Jewels Academy Drone Explorers 

April 11th, 2026, from 9am-12pm

at Jewels Academy in Des Moines

Waukee Astro lab Space Program

June 8th, 9th, and 10th from 8:30am-11:30am

 at North Middle School, Waukee

Jewels Academy Create a Drone Program

June 16th, from 8:30am-11:30am 

at Jewels Academy in Des Moines

Jewels Academy YES Food Science and Food Insecurity Program

July 11th, 18th, and 25th from 9am-12pm

at Jewels Academy, Des Moines

Jewels Academy Create a Drone Program

July 21st, from 8:30am-11:30am 

at Jewels Academy in Des Moines

Register to volunteer with Jewels Academy and help inspire the next generation!
 Register here: https://ja2005.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/ja2005/survey.jsp?surveyId=61&
Questions can be directed to Gena Wolgamott, Operations Manager at gena@jewelsacademy.org
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