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Dear Families and Community Partners,

April was an exciting month of STEM outreach. Students explored AI at Brubaker Elementary, discovered STEM careers at Meredith Middle School, and enjoyed Howe Elementary’s Science Night, where they created fun paper helicopters and learned about flight.

This summer, we are expanding opportunities with our Drone Program, hands-on experiences through Waukee Community Education Space Program, and our Food Chemistry Camp, where students will explore nutrition and food insecurity.

These programs connect learning to real-world challenges while building skills for future careers.

We sincerely thank our community partners and sponsors for making these opportunities possible. Your support continues to inspire innovation and student success.

Jewels Academy Team

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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

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

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!

K-8th grade

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

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

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! 

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

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

4th-8th grade students 

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 the Peer Mentor Paid Internship Program at Jewels Academy!

Looking for a meaningful way to grow your leadership skills, earn income, and make an impact this summer? 

Apply now for the Peer Mentor Paid Internship Program at Jewels Academy for June & July!

 Gain hands-on experience
 Build confidence and leadership skills
 Support and mentor peers
 ðŸ“… Limited spots available — don’t miss out!

👉 Apply today at Events for April 2026 – Jewels Academy

 

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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 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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