What is Super Saturday?

The Super Saturday program is a popular enrichment opportunity offering courses for pre-K through fifth grade students. Super Saturday includes courses related to science and mathematics and emphasizes creativity, problem solving, critical thinking, and independent learning. Students choose their own classes on a first-come, first served basis. 

 Click here to see a video about the Fall 2012 Super Saturday courses.

Now announcing the Fall 2013 Super Saturday courses!

Click the link below to learn about the courses and how to register.

SuperSaturdayFall2013Flyer.pdf

If you would like to receive an application via email, please notify us at gems@cmich.edu and we will send an application as soon as they are available.

Super Saturday scholarships are now available! They are given out on a first-come, first-serve basis. Please call the GEMS Center for more details.

​Please read the Super Saturday program policies and Frequently Asked Questions: Policies and FAQs.pdf

Tree Homes/Growing Up Wild - these boys learn about racoons and create their own puppets and masks

Matter - Frances works on classifying objects as either solid or liquid

Secret Formulas - these students are creating their own ice cream

Math on the Menu - Natalia comes to the "kitchen" to bring the bill to her customers

When and Where

Fall 2013 dates will be Oct. 5, Oct. 12, and Oct. 19.

Saturday morning sessions will meet from 9:00 a.m. to noon. Classes are held in Central Michigan University's College of Education and Human Services Building.

What Makes It Super?

Small class sizes

Personal attention from caring teachers

Challenging, hands-on learning

Emphasis on creativity, critical thinking, and independent learning

Super Saturday is FUN!