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Spring arrives and many families’ thoughts turn to … summer camps! A unique West Seattle camp program has just joined the WSB sponsor team, and Jessica Johnson wants you to know all about her program Girls Rock Math.
First, a bit about Jessica, who says her camps are fulfilling a dream she never knew she had! “As a girl, I loved math until 3rd grade, when we focused on memorizing our multiplication tables. At that time, I struggled. I recall crying as we practiced flashcards at home, unable to remember the facts, and hiding my papers in class- embarrassed that I didn’t pass. I never found a love of math again until I was getting my Masters in Education and learned about how people actually learn mathematical concepts! Now I know that studies show that girls perform better on tasks that involve problem solving, and often get more correct answers, but tend to work more carefully and slowly than boys.”
Fast-forward to what she is going to be doing in West Seattle this summer:
“I’m really excited to be offering Girls Rock Math camps for girls entering 1st through 6th grade, at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center in July and August. Our camps are arts-based, social, and collaborative, mirroring the ways that may girls learn best. Each week has a different theme- from famous artists to fashion design- with mathematics concepts ranging from counting to algebra.
“My goal is to empower girls to feel confident in their math abilities, and develop a love of math! Studies have shown that girls lose interest in math as they get older due to the social stigma that math is ‘for boys.’ Girls Rock Math is dedicated to helping girls find meaning and joy in mathematics through creative, playful and meaningful math exploration.” Find out how to enroll, at girlsrockmathematics.com. (And check out the coupon on the WSB Coupons page!)
We thank Girls Rock Math for sponsoring independent, community-collaborative neighborhood news on WSB; find our current sponsor team listed in directory format here, and find info on joining the team by going here.
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