The Girls Dig Deeper Initiative (GDDI) – in partnership with Macon-Bibb County Recreation – is hosting its second Summer Learning Experience for teenage girls (ages 13-17) at the Rosa Jackson Community Center (1211 Maynard Street) from July 15-23 from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. Registration is now open and can be completed by clicking here.

This experience is designed to elevate your mindset and promote positive behavior through engaging activities and meaningful discussions. The themes for the week include: Goal Setting Bootcamp, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math), Community and Leadership, Physical Health & Wellness, and more.

“This Summer Learning Experience will contribute to the girls' academic and personal growth through a combination of fun-filled themes for the week. We are dedicated to elevating the importance of summer learning and the power of mentorship for our youth. ," says GDDI Executive Director Najiva Timothee.

All teen girls will receive school supplies at the end of the experience. Girls who attend ALL summer sessions during the experience will receive a $25 gift card.

GDDI, through Macon Violence Prevention, has offered the Dig Deep Series for teen girls, a mentorship program for girls, money management classes, community wellness and leadership events, teen mental health & conflict resolution seminars, and more. Between 2022 and 2024, GDDI received $30,000 in grant funding from (MVP) through the Community Foundation of Central Georgia. Also in 2024, Georgia Power granted them $2,167 for their Spring Break camp.