Girls Inc. of Oak Ridge

Oak Ridge Center Based Programs
National Identity Programs
Program Matrix
After School Program
Summer Camp

Girls Incorporated of Oak Ridge offers Center-based Programs that provide structured learning and fun experiences for girls.  These programs reach all races and socio-economic levels.

MEMBERSHIP:  Our center based programs are offered to girls between the ages of 5 and 14 and/or in grades Kindergarten through eighth grade.  Girls must be members of Girls Incorporated of Oak Ridge in order to attend these programs. Scholarships are available.

Girls Incorporated® of Oak Ridge delivers these Girls Inc. National Identity Programs:

Girls Inc. Operation Smart®:  A program designed to provide hands-on experience with math, science and technology.  It builds girls' skills with activities that give girls the opportunity to explore, ask questions, and solve problems through projects, games and examples.

Girls Inc. Economic Literacy®:  She’s on the Money®:  a program that provides girls with the skills and self-confidence they need to contribute to the economy.  Girls learn how to budget, save, and take informed financial risks.  It also provides a forum for discussion about equal pay for equal work, child-care, welfare and other issues that particularly affect women and girls.

Girls Inc. Sporting Chance®:  Bridges^SM and Steppingstones^SM builds movement and athletic skills, cooperative and competitive spirit, health awareness, and interest in all sports as girls explore career opportunities related to sports and experience the benefits of healthy risk taking.

After-School Program

• Girls Incorporated of Oak Ridge provides van transportation for girls from area schools.

• The Oak Ridge school system provides transportation from Linden Elementary School.

• Our programs are offered Monday through Friday and last until 6 P.M.

• Our National Resource Center trains our instructors to present the programs in an informal setting.

• Our fee is $40.00 per week.

• Scholarships are available.  A review is done to assess an applicant’s needs.

• The program is offered to Kindergartners through middle school-aged children.

• Registration starts August 1^st.

• We operate on the same schedule as the Oak Ridge City School system.

Ten weeks of summer excitement begins as school lets out.  Learn more about this year's Summer Camp program by clicking Summer Camp.

• Age requirements:  Rising first graders through rising 8^th graders.

• Field trips include skating, sports, hiking and swimming, as well as other fun and entertaining places to visit.

• Arts and crafts that are useful and create an opportunity for life-long enjoyment!

We offer educational programs in area schools from September through March.