Girls Dig Deeper opens registration for Macon summer program

The program is open to girls ages 13 to 17 and runs July 12-27 at Rosa Jackson Community Center.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Girls Dig Deeper Initiative is hosting its third annual Summer in the City Learning Experience for teenage girls in Macon.

The program is open to girls ages 13 to 17 and will be held July 12-27 at the Rosa Jackson Community Center, located at 1211 Maynard Street.

Macon-Bibb County says registration is now open. Click here to register.

The summer learning experience is designed to promote positive behavior and help teenage girls build confidence through activities and discussions.

Program themes include career development, STEM, community and leadership, sports and health, art of expression and more.

“Girls Dig Deeper Initiative Summer Learning Experience highlights the importance of keeping youth safe, building healthy connections, friendships and staying engaged during the summer with our GDDI Summer Bucket List of events,” said Girls Dig Deeper Initiative Founder and Executive Director Najiva Timothee.

Macon-Bibb County says all participating teen girls will receive school supplies at the end of the program.

Girls who attend all summer sessions will receive a $25 gift card.

According to Macon-Bibb County, the Girls Dig Deeper Initiative has offered mentorship programs, money management classes, community wellness and leadership events, teen mental health and conflict resolution seminars and other programs through Macon Violence Prevention. Between 2022 and 2026, the county says the initiative received $52,667 in Macon Violence Prevention grant funding through the Community Foundation of Central Georgia.