By Christy Barlow, Director of Programs
Summer is typically viewed as a break from busy schedules and a time for relaxing. At Girls Inc. it was quite the opposite. The months of June, July, and August were focused on continuing to inspire girls in Indianapolis to be strong, smart and boldSM.
Take a look at Girls Inc.'s summer programming by the numbers.
- 5 – the number of two-week sessions of Girls Inc. summer camp. We delivered 4 two-week sessions of our traditional Girls Inc. camp, and one 2-week session of GEMS, a.k.a. Girls Energized by Math and Science, our math and science camp delivered in collaboration with Marian University.
- 7 – the number of non-camp outreach programs we delivered. This includes three Lunch Bunch programs.
- 280 – the number of girls who participated in summer programs.
- 5 – the number of new community partners. We added Antioch Baptist Church, College Avenue Library, Girl Scout Troop #1597, LeGore Boys and Girls Club, and St. Joan of Arc to our growing list of program partners.
- 26 – the number of volunteers who lent a hand with girls over the summer.
- 2 – the number of service projects our girls completed. Camp GEMS participants constructed 21 flower boxes and donated them to local nonprofits. Girls at our Inspired session of camp built and painted three picnic tables, then donated them to the Julian Center.
Girls Inc. will kick off our fall cycle of programming on October 5!
