Summer Experiences in Greater Lowell

Since 2000, Summer Experiences in Greater Lowell, or SEGL, has provided children in our community with enriching summer learning and recreational experiences when school is closed. Last year, the initiative provided approximately $100,000 to 16 Greater Lowell agencies. Through SEGL, more than 3,000 children participated in quality summer programs, developing leadership, social and academic skills that will empower them for life.

• Children are safe, productive and continue learning during the summer. This helps close the achievement gap between those who can afford summer programs and those who cannot.
• Working families have quality, affordable daycare during the summer months.
• Community organizations have the additional funding they need to meet the increasing demand for summer programs. Diversity is fostered by bringing a wide range of children from different cultural and economic backgrounds to learn and play together.

This year’s initiative will be co-chaired by Ginger Pearson Burke, Vice President of Butler Bank and Joyce Leger, Sr. Human Resources Manager at Bard Electrophysiology, a division of C.R. Bard.

To apply for funding submit the SEGL application by April 8, 2010 by 5 P.M. A SEGL fact sheet can be found below. For more information, contact Diane Franz.