School District 27 Receives Grant
for After School and Summer Camp Care and will Partner with Lincoln
YMCA
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[August 13, 2022]
Lincoln Elementary School Disrtict #27 received a
$350,000 CURE grant from the Illinois State Board of Education that
will provide after school and summer camp care scholarships for low
to moderate income families in the Lincoln area. School District #27
selected the Lincoln YMCA as their partner for this program.
The district and the Lincoln YMCA have a long-standing relationship
in the community as the YMCA has provided before and after care in
district schools for over 20 years. This grant will allow for these
programs to expand opportunities for children who are currently
enrolled, as well as children who could benefit from additional
academic assistance and social interactions.
The grant allows for STEM (Science, Technology,
Engineering & Mathematics) activities, individualized tutoring &
homework help assisted by certified teachers, educational field
trips and many other themed programs. The grant will also allow the
district to purchase needed technology such as chromebooks and
robotics to be used in the enrichment program.
Kent Froebe, Superintendent of District #27 says, “We are thrilled
to have received this grant. School closures and remote learning
during the past two years has led to real learning loss which is a
concern and focus of the district. This collaboration with the YMCA
will create an outstanding opportunity for not only our students,
but the families of our community. Our students will benefit from
being exposed to additional educational experiences outside the
classroom.”
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Angie Sowle, CEO of the YMCA says, “We are honored that District
#27 has selected us to partner with in this endeavor. We have always been
committed to providing high-quality care for the communities we serve. This
grant will help provide additional learning experiences for kids who may not
have the opportunity during a normal school day.”
Parents who are interested in enrolling their child(ren) into this program are
encouraged to complete an application along with the Household and Income form
which will be emailed to all district parents. These forms may be dropped off or
mailed to the District office at 304 8 th Street, Lincoln, Illinois, 62656 or
emailed to Ashley Phillips at
aphillips@lincoln27.net.
[Lynn M. Eck
Development & Marketing Director
YMCA of Springfield]
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