Program areas at Girls Incorporated of Central Alabama
Center-based programs:girls inc. offers after-school programming for Girls in grades 1-8. Providing transportation from nearby schools, the program offers Girls research-based programming including smart (science, math, and other relevant technology), reading, life skills, economic literacy, and sports. Each summer, Girls inc. Provides a full-day camp experience at our crestwood and walker county locations. In addition to arts, sports, and field trips, our summer program includes educational enrichment in reading and math to prevent summer learning loss.
Teen leadership & program development:teen leadership program focuses on college preparation and career planning for high school students. Participants visit colleges, develop resumes, and learn leadership skills through community service. Local and national scholarships are available.operation smart includes a four-week science, technology, engineering and math camp hosted on the campus of uab. This program includes adventure sports activities and personal development workshops. Operation smart also includes all stem based activities at our crestwood, walker county, and school-based sites. These activities serve Girls of ages 6-18.
Outreach program:outreach programs are available to the community through local schools and other youth-serving sites. Our trained educators provide age-appropriate classes designed to reduce risky behaviors, encourage positive life choices, and increase youth chances for success. We utilize research-based curricula, and some programs are available in spanish. Program areas include: health & wellness, life skills development, job readiness, economic literacy, hispanic initiative, and preventing adolescent pregnancy.