Why does Girls on the Run cost so much?
Why does Girls on the Run cost so much?
We are a nonprofit organization, not a school-sponsored club or sports program. Therefore, we rely on registration fees, donations, sponsorships and other support to provide a safe, inclusive and one-of-a-kind experience for your girl. The registration cost varies by council, and financial assistance is available.
What does Girls on the Run stand for?
Girls on the Run, Heart & Sole and Camp GOTR are physical activity-based positive youth development (PYD) programs that are designed to enhance girls’ social, emotional and physical skills and behaviors to successfully navigate life experiences.
Who is the CEO of Girls on the Run?
Elizabeth Kunz
Girls on the Run/CEO
How long are Girls on the Run practices?
In person practices are 90 minutes, and virtual practices are approximately 45 minutes of online engagement, discussion, and activities plus 20-30 of independent activities during which time girls use the journal to do reflection and complete the workout that they start during the online lesson.
How far do Girls on the Run Run?
3RD – 5TH GRADE PROGRAMMING Through safety modifications and virtual programming, dedicated and trained staff are ready to adapt to local community needs. At the end of the program, girls complete a 5K, which provides a tangible sense of accomplishment, setting a confident and goal-oriented mindset into motion.
What kind of organization is girls on the run?
Non-profit federated organization, with separate non-profit chapters. Girls on the Run (also referred to as Girls on the Run International ), a national non-profit organization, designs programming that strengthens third- to eighth grade girls’ social, emotional, physical and behavioral skills to successfully navigate life experiences.
How old do you have to be to be in girls on the run?
“Girls on the Run” is for 3rd–6th graders (approximately 8 through 12 years old). “Heart & Sole” is directed to 7th–8th graders (12 through 14 years old). Meeting twice a week in small teams of 8-20 girls, the program teaches life skills through fun, engaging lessons that celebrate the joy of movement.
What happens at the end of girls on the run?
At the end of each three-month session, the girls participate in a Girls on the Run 5k event, which involves other Girls on the Run teams from the community and possibly other councils. This celebratory, non-competitive event is the culminating experience of the curriculum. Coaches, parents, and community members participate, cheer, and celebrate.
What are the benefits of girls on the run?
In 2016, an independent study conducted by Dr. Maureen Weiss, Ph.D., University of Minnesota provided strong evidence that Girls on the Run is effective in promoting positive youth development, including season-long and lasting change in competence, confidence, connection, character, caring, physical activity, and life skills.