OCT 2010

Girls on the Run is a life-changing after school program for 8-12 year old girls.  Young girls are empowered with a greater self-awareness, a sense of achievement, and a foundation in team building to help them become strong, contented, and self-confident women.

Spring Sessions begin the first week of February 2010!

The Girls on the Run Program

Mission To educate and prepare girls for a life time of self-respect and healthy living. AboutGirls on the Run® is a life-changing, experiential learning programs for girls age eight to thirteen years old. 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. Objectives The objective of Girls on the Run is to educate and empower girls at an early age in order to prevent the display of at-risk activities in the future. At risk activities include substance/alcohol use, eating disorders, early onset of sexual activity, sedentary lifestyle, depression, suicide attempts and confrontations with the juvenile justice system. The ProgramGirls on the Run® is a 501(c)3 positive youth development program which combines an interactive curriculum and running to inspire self-respect and healthy lifestyles in pre-teen girls. Our core curriculum addresses many aspects of girls’ development – their physical, emotional, mental and social well-being. Lessons provide girls with the tools to make positive decisions and to avoid risky adolescent behaviors Vision To provide life-changing, high quality programs for girls To provide life-changing and high quality experiences to the women developing and delivering the programs To promote and provide an environment that allows girls and women to reach their full potential To positively transform how girls and women perceive themselves and their place in society

More info:  www.girlsontherun.org