A Girls Inc. member for several years, Azaria Jones is an 11-year old student at John Herbert Phillips Academy. She participates in the GATE (honors) Program and also does many activities as a member of Birmingham Park and Recreation including track, soccer, golf, and gym hockey.
Azaria loves spending time with family, particularly during the summer. In her spare time, she loves to read.
June 1 – Summer Program begins in Bessemer & Crestwood
June 7 – Summer Program begins in Walker Co.
July 10 – Crestwood Center Yard Sale
August 5 – Celebration Luncheon
August 9 – After-school Program begins in Bessemer & Crestwood
How are Girls Inc. programs different from other after-school programs?
- We are the only after-school program that is girls only.
- Girls Incorporated provides year-round after-school and summer care with employees who are trained and supervised.
- Our curriculum is research-based and geared specifically toward issues that affect the well being and enrichment of girls.
- We address key issues like pregnancy prevention, career preparedness, heath and wellness, and economic literacy.
- Our program design allows girls to build lasting relationships with educators and other girls through regular and long-term interaction.
- Our services grow with girls across four age groups.
- We base our curriculum on high-quality, national evaluation research.
- We encourage older and younger girls to connect through role modeling.
- Our programs provide opportunities for girls to work with a number of adults with a variety of skills.
- We serve any girl who would like to become a member, regardless of ethnicity or family income level.
