Girls Inc. of Southwestern Connecticut offers Operation SMART at Bridgeport public libraries

PRLog (Press Release) - Jan 20, 2010 -
Girls Incorporated of Southwestern Connecticut is proud to announce that they will begin Girls Inc. Operation SMART® (science, math and relevant technology) a 6 week hands on science and math after school program for girls grades 2-5 at all five Bridgeport Public Library branches. The program has been made possible by the generous support of People’s United Bank Foundation. Operation SMART® is designed to engage girls in fun experiments and peek their interest in future careers in the field of math and science. The program will include information and practice on utilizing library resources for research and information as students will begin working on science fair projects towards the later end of the program. Operation SMART® is all about discovering, creating, and solving mysteries-things that today's girls are good at. Girls will explore areas such as: the human body, nature and animals, the Solar System, architecture, chemical reactions, and much more.

Girls Inc. Operation SMART® will held on Mondays January 25 through March 8 at Newfield Library from 3:30-4:30PM, Burroughs and Saden Memorial Library from 5-6PM, Tuesdays January 26-March 9 at Old Mill Green Library from 3:30-4:30PM and North Library from 5-6PM, and Thursdays January 28-March 11 at Blackrock Library from 3:30-4:30PM. Registration is required as space is limited.

Girls Inc. Operation SMART® has been made possible through the generous support of People’s United Bank Foundation.

For more information or to register for Girls Inc. Operation SMART, please contact Jen Kannengeiser, Program Director, at (203)536-3322 or via email at JKannengeiser@girlsincswct.org

Girls Incorporated is a national non-profit organization that inspires all girls to be strong, smart and bold. The organization’s roots date back to 1864 with the Southwestern Connecticut lead office in Waterbury, CT being the original building where it all began. Girls Inc. of Southwestern Connecticut offers services from lower and mid Fairfield County to the Greater Waterbury area and provides vital educational and social programs to girls. Girls Inc.’s, innovative programs help girls confront subtle societal messages about their value and potential, and prepare them to lead successful, independent, and fulfilling lives. The organization’s mission is to inspire all girls to be strong, smart and bold.

Established in 2007, People’s United Community Foundation was formed to help support programs and activities that enhance the quality of life for citizens in the communities that People’s United Bank serves. With special emphasis on programs designed to promote economic self-sufficiency, education and improved conditions for low-income families and neighborhoods, the funding priorities of the Foundation include: community development, youth development, and affordable housing.