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Spring 2008 participants share a hug
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Our Mission
To educate and prepare girls for a lifetime of self-respect and healthy living.
The Program
Girls on the Run is a life-changing, experiential learning programs for girls in third through eighth grade (Girls on the Run for 3rd - 5th grade and Girls on Track for 6th - 8th grade). The programs combine training for a 3.1 mile running event with self-esteem enhancing, uplifting workouts. The goals of the programs are to encourage positive emotional, social, mental, spiritual and physical development.
The Objectives
The Girls on the Run objective is to reduce the potential display of at-risk activities among its participants. The goal is fewer adolescent pregnancies and eating disorders, less depression and suicide attempts, as well as fewer substance/alcohol abuse problems and confrontations with the juvenile justice system.
Our Approach
Girls on the Run delivers our message to young girls through volunteer coaches and mentors. Our character building program of experiential learning through running, teaches very specific and well-defined social and personal skills. The program culminates in a non-competitive 5K run event which gives the girls a chance to shine and an overwhelming sense of accomplishment.
The Age Group
GOTR is best suited for prevention purposes for girls between the ages of 8 and 12 years old. This is a time when children are still receptive to what adults have to say, yet they are beginning to feel the pull of peer pressure. Studies show that around the time of 5th grade, girls tend to go to a place that we call "The Girl Box." The Girl Box is a place where girls feel as if they are valued more for their appearance, who their friends are and what kind of clothes they wear – as opposed to the strength of their character. It is the perfect time to address important personal and relationship issues to a girl – like learning how to manage her emotions, the dangers of gossiping, how and when to speak up for herself and more. It is a great time to develop skills to handle these issues to help each girl STAY OUT OF THE GIRL BOX.
The Girls on the Run curriculum combines physical fitness and running with learning activities designed to teach participants about topics related to self-respect and healthy living.
Girls on the Run meets twice a week after school for 12 weeks in the spring and 8 weeks in the fall. The end of each season is highlighted by a 5k community run followed by a Super Star Awards Party.
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