Girls on the Run of the North State set to offer empowerment program at more than 35 schools – Gridley Herald

Girls on the Run of the North States registration for the fallseason is now open. Girls on the Run is a physical activity-based, positive youth development program that inspires girls in 3rd through 8th grade to be joyful, healthy and confident. The volunteer-led program brings together groups of 8-15 girls for a ten-week program that encourages personal development, team building and connection to the community.

We start by helping the girls get a better understanding of who they are and whats important to them. We then look at the importance of teamwork and healthy relationships. And, finally, the girls explore how they can positively connect with and shape the world - we are nurturing the 'whole' girl. Claire Johnson, executive director.

"Girls on the run taught me never to give up. I made lots of friends and I met a lot of very nice coaches throughout the season. The coaches built up my confidence by teaching me how to be strong and believe in myself. Girls on the run taught me to collaborate with other girls. The 5K seemed very hard but once I was finished I felt like I could do anything. Now I'm not afraid to try new things. I love GOTR." ~Evelyn, age 8

This fall, Girls on the Run programs will be offered at over 35 locations throughout Butte and Glenn counties. Each team will meet two times a week for 75-90 minutes after school and participate in research-based lessons that use dynamic discussions and fun running games to teach life skills and build confidence. The season will culminate in a 5k event that brings together family, friends and community members to celebrate the girls growth throughout the season.

Our fall season will begin the week of September 4, 2017 and run through the week of November 13, 2017. Our Fall GOTR 5K Fun Run will be held Saturday, November 11, 2017 at 9 am at Bidwell Parks One Mile Recreation Area.

More information about the program, active schools and registration can be found on the Girls on the Run of the North States website at gotrnothstate.org. The program fee for the fall 2017 season is $125. Discounted rates are offered based on yearly, household income. The program fee includes registration for the end-of-season 5k event, a shirt and finishers medal.

About Girls on the Run

Girls on the Run is a national physical activity-based positive youth development program for 3rd-8thgrade girls. Participants develop and improve competence, feel confidence in who they are, develop strength of character, respond to others and oneself with care, create positive connections with peers and adults and make a meaningful contribution to community and society. Each session is led by trained volunteer coaches. Each ten-week program concludes with participants completing a celebratory 5k event which gives them a tangible sense of achievement as well as a framework for setting and achieving life goals. Girls on the Run has served over 1.4 million girls since its inception in 1996.

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