SPEND THE SUMMER WITH US

97% of families recommend the GT STEAM Academy to other families.

GT STEAM Overview

  • 24-day summer learning program

    • Monday - Friday

    • 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.

    • No cost to families

    • Breakfast, lunch & materials provided

  • Exciting classes

    • Engineering, law, math & reading

  • Summer fun

    • Arts, sports, games & movement enrichment classes

    • Field trips, competitions, games & prizes

  • Caring Teachers: college & high-school student teachers supported by professional teachers

We have closed enrollment for all cities for summer 2024. Please return in February 2025 to enroll for summer 2025.

  • Boston 2024 enrollment is now closed.

    Eligible Students: Current 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, and 7th graders

    Dates: July 8 - August 8

    Program Location: Young Achievers K-8 School, 20 Outlook Rd, Mattapan, MA 02126

    Transportation: Please plan to transport your child.

    Email Address: Boston@genteach.org

  • Denver 2024 enrollment is now closed.

    Eligibility: Students must attend a district-run school or a Rocky Mountain Prep School to be eligible. The student’s DPS ID will be used to verify enrollment.

    Students: Current 5th, 6th, 7th Graders

    Dates: June 20 - July 25

    Program is closed on Thursday, 7/4, and Friday, 7/5.

    Program Locations:

    - Central Denver: Bruce Randolph School, 3955 Steele Street, Denver, CO 80205

    - Far Northeast Denver: Montbello Middle School, 5290 Kittredge St, Denver, CO 80239

    - Northeast Denver: ​Northfield High School, 5500 Central Park Blvd, Denver, CO 80238

    - Northwest Denver: North High School, 2960 Speer Blvd, Denver, CO 80211

    - Southeast Denver: ​Grant Beacon Middle School, 1751 S Washington St, Denver, CO 80210

    - Southwest Denver: Kepner Beacon Middle School, 911 S Hazel Ct, Denver, CO 80219

    Transportation: Yes. You will sign up for busing on the enrollment form.

    Email Address: Denver@genteach.org

  • Grand Prairie 2024 enrollment is now closed.

    Eligibility: Students must attend a Grand Prairie ISD school to be eligible.

    Students: Current 5th, 6th & 7th Graders

    Dates: June 3 - June 28, 2024, Monday - Friday. Program is closed on Juneteenth, June 19, 2024.

    The daily schedule is 7:50 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

    Program Location: Ellen Ochoa STEM Academy At Ben Milam Elementary, 2030 Proctor St, Grand Prairie, TX 75051

    Transportation: Provided by GPISD

    Email Address: gp@genteach.org

  • Holyoke 2024 enrollment is now closed (unless Amneris asked you to submit paperwork using this link).

    Eligible Students: Current 5th, 6th, and 7th graders

    Dates: July 8 - August 8

    Program Location: Lt. Clayre P. Sullivan School (400 Jarvis Ave, Holyoke, MA 01040)

    Transportation: Provided. You will sign up for busing on the enrollment form.

    Email Address: holyoke@genteach.org

  • Howard County 2024 enrollment is now closed.

    Eligibility: Students must attend a Deep Run Elementary School or Laurel Woods Elementary School to be eligible.

    Students: Current 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Graders

    Dates: July 8 - August 8

    Program Locations:

    - Deep Run Elementary School, 6925 Old Waterloo Rd, Elkridge, MD 21075

    - Laurel Woods Elementary School, 9250 N Laurel Rd, Laurel, MD 20723

    Transportation: Please plan to transport your child.

    Email Address: HoCo@genteach.org

  • Providence 2024 enrollment is now closed.

    Eligible Students: Current 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, and 7th graders

    Dates: July 8 - August 8

    Program Location: Nathan Bishop Middle School, 101 Sessions Street, Providence, RI 02906

    Transportation: Provided. You will sign up for busing on the enrollment form.

    Email Address: providence@genteach.org

  • DC 2024 enrollment is now closed.

    Eligibility: Students must attend a DC Public School to be eligible. Student ID numbers and birthdates will be verified.

    Students: Current 5th, 6th, 7th Graders

    Dates: Wednesday, June 26 – Wednesday, July 31, 2024; program is closed on July 4 & 5.

    Program Location: Stuart-Hobson Middle School, 410 E St NE, Washington, DC 20002

    Email Address: dc@genteach.org

SAMPLE DAILY SCHEDULE

8:20 a.m. Morning Greeting

8:30 a.m.  Breakfast & Morning Meeting

8:55 a.m.  Law

9:50 a.m. Reading

10:45 a.m. Math

11:40 a.m. Engineering

12:35 p.m. Lunch & Recess

1:40 p.m.  Art or Sports Enrichment

2:35 p.m.  Games or Fitness Enrichment

3:30 p.m.  Advisory and Community Meeting

4:00 p.m.  Dismissal

 

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FAQs

  • - GT STEAM provides fun academic enrichment in engineering, law, math, and reading.

    - GT STEAM provides a safe, loving, learning environment for all kids.

    - GT STEAM is for students with all different academic backgrounds.

    - Students above, below, and at grade level thrive in GT STEAM’s small, hands-on classes.

  • - GT STEAM Academy is not an Extended School Year (ESY) program. GT STEAM does not meet IEP-mandated ESY requirements.

    - You can list your child’s allergies, dietary requirements, and/or special needs on the enrollment form. GT STEAM does not have 1:1 paraprofessionals unless provided by the partner district.

  • - Daily attendance is important for your child’s success.

    - Absences are excused in case of illness or emergency.

    - Please make sure your child attends the first three days, in particular, when we are building our community.

    - We ask that students miss no more than five days of the five-week Academy.

  • - Breakfast and lunch are provided daily through our partner school districts.

    - Students may bring lunches.

Contact us.

 

  • Mr. Akeem, Denver

    Mr. Akeem Kelley grew up in East Denver. He joined Generation Teach in 2022 and serves as a GT STEAM Academy Director during the summer. Mr. Akeem’s professional background includes teaching math and serving as a dean of students.

  • Ms. Amneris, Holyoke

    Ms. Amneris Narvaez grew up in Western MA and is a proud graduate of Holyoke Public Schools (HPS). She joined Generation Teach in 2019 as the Director of Western MA Programs and serves as a GT STEAM site director during the summer. Ms. Amneris' background includes teaching Pre-Kindergarten through 6th grade students and education advocacy.

  • Anataly Uribe

    Ms. Anataly, Denver

    Ms. Anataly Uribe grew up in Colorado. She joined Generation Teach in 2022 and serves as a GT STEAM Academy Director during the summer. Ms. Anataly’s professional background includes serving as a bilingual educator and academic instructional coach.

  • Ms. Ashle', Washington DC

    Ms. Ashle’ Tate grew up in Northeast Denver. She joined Generation Teach in 2016 as a Teaching Fellow and serves as a GT STEAM Academy Director during the summer. Ms. Ashle’s professional background includes teaching English Language Arts grades 5-12.

  • Ms. Ive, New England

    Ms. Ive Sanchez is a Boston, MA native and has worked in K-12 public education for a decade. She joined Generation Teach in 2016 as the Senior Director of Massachusetts Programs and serves as a GT STEAM site director during the summer. Ms. Ive’s professional background includes teaching middle-school English as a second language and leading diversity initiatives. Ms. Ive supports New England Directors.

  • Mr. Marco, Denver

    Mr. Marco Alfaro joined Generation Teach in 2019 as an academic coach, returned as a virtual team leader in 2020, led a site in 2021, and joined the national team in 2022. Mr. Marco’s background includes teaching K-5 and STEM in English and Spanish.

  • Mayra Mendez

    Ms. Mayra, Denver

    Ms. Mayra Mendez was born in Aguascalientes, Mexico and grew up in rural Minnesota. She joined Generation Teach in 2022. Ms. Mayra’s professional background includes leading a national leadership scholarship program and serving as the Director of Latinx Student Services.

  • Ms. Nikomo, Washington DC

    Nikomo Logan is a born and bred Texan who has dedicated her professional and personal life to the betterment of humankind. Her experience with serving diverse populations of students and families gave her a hunger for wanting to dive deeper into diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.

  • Ms. Shelia, Dallas

    Shelia Cherry-Branch is a native Dallas, TX. resident and joined Generation Teach in 2023. For the past twenty years Shelia has had the fortunate opportunity to educate students in the Dallas area from diverse academic, socioeconomic, and cultural backgrounds. While working in the Dallas Independent School District she has served in several impactful roles as an Educator, District Literacy Coach, and High School Collegiate Administrator.

  • Ms. Talibah, Dallas

    Talibah joined Generation Teach in 2023. As an experienced educator with a heart for facilitating the application of knowledge, a passion for empowering young people to reach their potential, and a proven track record of leading projects,