GEM Academy & Center Camps and Youth Programs
GEM Academy & Center, 6300 Independence Parkway, Suite A, Plano, TX 75023
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GEM Academy & Center Camps and Youth Programs offers activities such as Science Exploration, Khan Academy & Brain Boost, Creative Arts & Hands-on Crafts, basketball and competitive team games, storytime and social activities, and hands-on STEM projects. Campers can also take part in Engineering & Robotics, game designing and coding with Minecraft and Roblox, 3D designing and printing, programming with MIT Scratch and Python, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, mobile app development, academic enrichment, creative crafts, and other physical activities.
• Ages: 3–18 years old
• Schedule: Summer Camp for Grades PreK–5 runs July 06–August 07 with a minimum of 4 weeks, and STEM Camp for Grades 1–8 runs July 06–July 24 with a minimum of 2 weeks.
• Price: Summer 2026 Summer Camp (Grades PreK–5) is $249 per week, STEM Camp (Grades 1–8) is $250 per week, and Fusion Camp (Grades K–5) is $199 per week. Summer Camp weekly pricing is $249 per week for full day (10:00 am–3:00 pm) and $175 per week for half day (9:00 am–12:00 pm or 12:00 pm–3:00 pm), with $60 per week for early care (7:00 am–9:00 am) and $60 per week for aftercare (3:00 pm–6:00 pm). STEM Camp weekly pricing is $250 per week (12:30 pm–3:00 pm) with $60 per week for aftercare (3:30 pm–6:00 pm), and a 10% sibling discount is available.
GEM Academy & Center offers flexible scheduling, allowing families to choose their own weeks for Summer Camp and STEM Camp within the stated date ranges, with only 5 spots noted as remaining for Week 1 of STEM Camp in the provided content. The program notes advanced security measures including comprehensive camera coverage in classrooms and play areas, biometric fingerprint and access code verification for facility access, background checks for team members, and teachers with CPR and first-aid certifications, and states that the facility is free of common allergens like peanuts and tree nuts. Campers are asked to bring their own nut-free lunch and water bottle, a light snack is provided daily, and children are required to be potty trained.
GEM Academy and Center states that it is a nonprofit organization with a mission of transforming the lives of students, youth, and the community through Guidance, Education, and Mentorship, aiming to help the next generation unlock their potential, find their purpose, and a sense of belonging through these three areas. The organization describes GEM Academy as serving PreK–12 (3–18 years) and GEM Center as serving ages 5–95 years, and describes itself as a unique place for people of all ages to come together, learn, and grow. GEM Center also offers programs, seminars, and events for college students, professionals and entrepreneurs, moms, dads, and seniors, and describes volunteering as a mentor or teacher as an act that makes a difference in someone’s life and is an act of charity and blessings.
The leadership team includes Director of Academics Ali Erenkol, Chief Operating Officer Asma Fahim, Director of Educational Programming Dr. Amber Malik Sheikh, and Administrator & Volunteer Coordinator Fatima Unnisa Begum. Ali Erenkol is described as a Harvard Trained College Counselor with a Master’s in Educational Leadership, a Master’s in School Counseling, over 16 years of experience in K–12 education management, specialties in Academic Planning, College Admissions Coaching, and Instructional Support, and certifications in College Counseling and Education from Harvard University as well as in Gifted and Talented, Special Education, and ESL. Asma Fahim holds a Doctor of Physical Therapy from Ziauddin University in Pakistan with U.S. equivalency achieved in 2023. Dr. Amber Malik Sheikh holds a Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership from Northeastern University, a Master’s in Hospitality & Asset Management from New York University, and a Bachelor’s in Accounting & Marketing from Rider University. Fatima Unnisa Begum holds a Master’s in Information Science, a Bachelor of Education, and has over 8 years of experience as a teacher and Vice Principal for Grades 1 to 10.
GEM Academy is nationally accredited by Cognia. The program notes that scholarships are available on a case-by-case basis from 30% to 100%, considering factors such as household income, family size, and extenuating circumstances as per Federal Financial Aid Guidelines, and describes its prices as super competitive in the market.
Last updated July 16, 2026.
• Ages: 3–18 years old
• Schedule: Summer Camp for Grades PreK–5 runs July 06–August 07 with a minimum of 4 weeks, and STEM Camp for Grades 1–8 runs July 06–July 24 with a minimum of 2 weeks.
• Price: Summer 2026 Summer Camp (Grades PreK–5) is $249 per week, STEM Camp (Grades 1–8) is $250 per week, and Fusion Camp (Grades K–5) is $199 per week. Summer Camp weekly pricing is $249 per week for full day (10:00 am–3:00 pm) and $175 per week for half day (9:00 am–12:00 pm or 12:00 pm–3:00 pm), with $60 per week for early care (7:00 am–9:00 am) and $60 per week for aftercare (3:00 pm–6:00 pm). STEM Camp weekly pricing is $250 per week (12:30 pm–3:00 pm) with $60 per week for aftercare (3:30 pm–6:00 pm), and a 10% sibling discount is available.
GEM Academy & Center offers flexible scheduling, allowing families to choose their own weeks for Summer Camp and STEM Camp within the stated date ranges, with only 5 spots noted as remaining for Week 1 of STEM Camp in the provided content. The program notes advanced security measures including comprehensive camera coverage in classrooms and play areas, biometric fingerprint and access code verification for facility access, background checks for team members, and teachers with CPR and first-aid certifications, and states that the facility is free of common allergens like peanuts and tree nuts. Campers are asked to bring their own nut-free lunch and water bottle, a light snack is provided daily, and children are required to be potty trained.
GEM Academy and Center states that it is a nonprofit organization with a mission of transforming the lives of students, youth, and the community through Guidance, Education, and Mentorship, aiming to help the next generation unlock their potential, find their purpose, and a sense of belonging through these three areas. The organization describes GEM Academy as serving PreK–12 (3–18 years) and GEM Center as serving ages 5–95 years, and describes itself as a unique place for people of all ages to come together, learn, and grow. GEM Center also offers programs, seminars, and events for college students, professionals and entrepreneurs, moms, dads, and seniors, and describes volunteering as a mentor or teacher as an act that makes a difference in someone’s life and is an act of charity and blessings.
The leadership team includes Director of Academics Ali Erenkol, Chief Operating Officer Asma Fahim, Director of Educational Programming Dr. Amber Malik Sheikh, and Administrator & Volunteer Coordinator Fatima Unnisa Begum. Ali Erenkol is described as a Harvard Trained College Counselor with a Master’s in Educational Leadership, a Master’s in School Counseling, over 16 years of experience in K–12 education management, specialties in Academic Planning, College Admissions Coaching, and Instructional Support, and certifications in College Counseling and Education from Harvard University as well as in Gifted and Talented, Special Education, and ESL. Asma Fahim holds a Doctor of Physical Therapy from Ziauddin University in Pakistan with U.S. equivalency achieved in 2023. Dr. Amber Malik Sheikh holds a Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership from Northeastern University, a Master’s in Hospitality & Asset Management from New York University, and a Bachelor’s in Accounting & Marketing from Rider University. Fatima Unnisa Begum holds a Master’s in Information Science, a Bachelor of Education, and has over 8 years of experience as a teacher and Vice Principal for Grades 1 to 10.
GEM Academy is nationally accredited by Cognia. The program notes that scholarships are available on a case-by-case basis from 30% to 100%, considering factors such as household income, family size, and extenuating circumstances as per Federal Financial Aid Guidelines, and describes its prices as super competitive in the market.
Last updated July 16, 2026.
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