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PROGRAM INFORMATION <br /> I *Please submit for each program if applying for funding for more than one program. <br /> 9. Program Name: Earthkeepers Afterschool Program <br /> Program Primary Contact and Title: Katie Zimmerman, Education Programs <br /> Coordinator <br /> Telephone Number: 919-489-0900 <br /> E-Mail: katiez _piedmontwildlifecenter.org <br /> 10. Please briefly describe the proposed program, including an explanation of how it <br /> aligns with the Town of Chapel Hill and Carrboro's Results Framework, and Orange <br /> County BOCC Goals and Priorities, and the target population to benefit from the <br /> program. (250 words or less) <br /> The Earthkeepers Afterschool Program addresses Chapel Hill and Carrboro's Strategic <br /> Objective 1, or"children improve their education outcomes,"as well as Orange County's <br /> goal to "ensure a high quality of life and lifelong learning that champions diversity, <br /> education at all levels, libraries, parks, recreation, and animal welfare. Through our <br /> programs, children ages 5-14 and from all walks of life learn naturalist skills that improve <br /> their awareness, creativity, and problem-solving abilities. Both they and their teachers <br /> are encouraged to ask questions to heighten their curiosity, challenge their observations, <br /> and keep them wondering. Students develop a relationship with what sparks their <br /> interest, motivating them to preserve and protect our environment, continue learning and <br /> use these skills in the classroom. In FY 22-23, we brought our program to Carrboro <br /> Elementary School with both an afterschool program and 3 "Wild for a Day"programs <br /> on their teacher work days. In addition, we ran our program at 3 middle schools in <br /> Orange County. In FY 23-24, we intend to repeat the success of Carrboro Elementary's <br /> programs at an elementary school in Orange County as well as continue the programs <br /> at the existing schools. Our projected numbers are based on similar attendance at the <br /> Orange County elementary school as what we have previously experienced at Carrboro <br /> Elementary. <br /> 11. Target Population: Please complete the table below with numbers (not <br /> percentages) of individuals served and projected to be served. <br /> Program information Page 15 of 30 <br />