Girls on the Run South Louisiana
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Girls on the Run is a transformational physical activity based positive youth development program for girls in 3rd-8th grade. We teach life skills through dynamic, interactive lessons and running games. The program culminates with the girls being physically and emotionally prepared to complete a celebratory 5k running event. The goal of the program is to unleash confidence through accomplishment while establishing a lifetime appreciation of health and fitness.
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facebook.comThanks to community volunteers like YOU girls are learning to lead joyful, healthy and confident lives. Learn more about the impact Girls on the Run is having in the lives of young girls here in Louisiana: https://buff.ly/2GNpERW
To celebrate the power of girls, Girls on the Run teamed up with Disney for the new movie A Wrinkle in Time. Click here to read about a few remarkable GOTR girls and to get a printable coloring sheet where your girl can share why she is extraordinary.
Hands in the air because it's summer! We hope all of our GOTR girls have a safe and fun few months. If you're still looking for something to do, bring a friend with you to Camp GOTR! June 18-22 or July 9-13 from 8a-12pm at FUMC-Downtown BR. Learn more: https://buff.ly/2JRcA0A
Throughout the 10-week Girls on the Run program girls learn Confidence, Character, Competence, Caring and Contribution. We are preparing for our fall season in Greater Baton Rouge, Acadiana, Hammond, Slidell and the Northshore- make sure YOUR girl's school is a program site. Learn more: https://buff.ly/2IGDr2H Email programcoordinator@girlsontherungbr.org with your site interest or questions.
Who's ready for Camp GOTR!? Our first session is one month away - June 18-22 at First United Methodist Church-Downtown BR. This half-day camp is perfect for any incoming 3rd-5th grade girl. She does not need to be a previous GOTR participant. Learn more and register here: https://www.girlsontherunsola.org/camp-gotr
"My favorite thing about GOTR is the coaches because they inspire you and encourage you to try your hardest and to do your best... They taught me I'm awesome and how to connect myself to my inner star power." -GOTR girl Thank you for all you've done this spring mentor coaches! If you're interested in supporting young girls in your community, click here to learn more: https://buff.ly/2k06XBG
Girls face social pressures and conflicting messages about how they should act and who they should be. Studies show that by adolescence, girls' confidence drops about twice as much as boys'. Girls on the Run is on a mission to change this! We love these words from a GOTR girl this spring. Learn more about our 10-week program here: https://www.girlsontherunsola.org/Our-Programs
Have you registered yet for Camp GOTR? The first session is coming up and we don't want your incoming 3rd-5th grade girl to miss out! Led by caring and qualified Girls on the Run coaches, this week-long camp combines the best of the Girls on the Run program with all the fun of camp. June 18-22 OR July 9-13 from 8a-12p at First United Methodist Church-Downtown BR. More details + online registration here: https://www.girlsontherunsola.org/camp-gotr
The last component of the 10-week Girls on the Run program is connecting to the world at large. Each team brainstorms and completes a community impact project. We love how the GOTR team at Advantage Charter wrote notes for the faculty at school and posted them on their for a heartwarming surprise the next day!
Photographer: Laura Telhiard Smith
Photographer: Luke Davis
Our end-of-the-season celebration event for girls in Acadiana!
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