School District 27 Receives Grant for After School and Summer Camp Care and will Partner with Lincoln YMCA

 

[August 16, 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.”

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 [e-mail].

[Lynn M. Eck
Development & Marketing Director
YMCA of Springfield]