Directory:
Girls
Incorporated
of Greater Lowell
| Address |
| 220 Worthen St. |
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| Hours (M-F only) |
School
Year |
2pm - 5:30pm |
| Summer & Breaks |
8:30am - 5:30pm |
| Office |
9:30am - 5:30pm |
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| Contact |
Kathy Horn
978.458.6529 (voice)
603.687.4808 (fax) |
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Description
Girls Inc. of Greater Lowell is a non-profit agency that serves girls ages
6 to 18 from a variety of ethnic, social, and economic backgrounds. Girls
Inc. inspires all girls to be strong, smart, and bold. Creative programs
instill the independence and personal responsibility girls need to succeed
in a changing world. The Girls Inc. technology center allows its young members
access to a wide variety of classes, software programs, and educational
games. Basic skills and some advanced techniques are learned at the technology
center. This early introduction to technology gives girls a head start and
a chance at many opportunities.
Resources
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Computers
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Printers
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Internet
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Scanning
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PC. 14
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5 inkjet
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yes
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yes
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Mac: 2
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(dial up and DSL)
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Software
· Where is Carmen Sandiego?
· Carmen Sandiego's Great Chase Through Time
· Reading Galaxy Math Workshop Deluxe
· MS Magic School Bus Explores the Human Body
· MS Magic School Bus Explores the Ocean
· MS Magic School Bus Explores the Rainforest
· Reading Blaster Jr. (phonics)
· MS Math Skills-Sky's Space Station Voyage
· Geobee Challenge (National Geographic Interactive)
· Mighty Math Cosmic Geometry
· Standardized test prep software
· Many more programs offered
Special
· CD-RW drives
· Digital camera
Training
Girls Inc. offers public access for members only ages 6-18 on Mondays through
Fridays, 2:00PM-5:30PM (10-30 participants per day). Girls Inc. also offers
a variety of classes on a rotating basis, including basic skills, Internet
safety, homework help and test prep, and newsletter publishing.
The following are a sample of the classes offered on a rotating basis.
Please call for a current schedule.
| Introduction to Computers |
girls ages 6-8 |
Mondays, 4:00-5:00, for six
weeks |
class offered twice with a
total of 20 attendees |
| Internet Safety |
girls ages 9-11 and 12-18 |
Tuesdays, 4:00-5:00, for six
weeks |
class offered twice(once for
each age group) with a total of 16 attendees |
| Newsletter Publishing |
girls ages 6-18 |
Wednesdays, 4:00-5:00, for
six weeks |
class offered twice with a
total of 18 attendees |
| Computer Mentor Training |
girls ages 12-18 |
Thursdays, 4:00-5:00, for
three weeks |
class offered twice with a
total of 8 attendees |
| Surfing Safely on the Web |
girls ages 9-14 |
Thursdays, 4:00-5:00, for
three weeks |
class offered twice with a
total of 16 attendees |
| Homework Help and Test Prep |
girls ages 6-18 |
Wednesdays, 4:00-5:00, for
six weeks |
class offered three times
with a total of 30 attendees |
| What's Inside? (Basic Hardware
Design and Maintenance) |
girls ages 6-8, 9-11 and 12-18 |
Mondays, 4:00-5:00, for six
weeks |
class offered three times
(once for each age group) with a total of 26 attendees |
| Games Galore (using educational
software) |
girls ages 6-11 |
Fridays, 4:00-5:00, for six
weeks |
class offered five times with
a total of 40 attendees |
| Teen Time for girls |
girls ages 12-18 |
Thursdays, 4:00-5:00, for
six weeks |
class offered three times
with a total of 12 attendees. |
Fees
There is a yearly membership fee of $15.00 plus a monthly activity fee during
the school year and weekly activity fee during the summer and during vacation
weeks. All classes are included in the activity fee.
Future Plans
Family Technology evening activities and community open access hours.
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