GIRLS COACH * GIRLS RUN
GirlsCoach* GirlsRun, now in its third year, is a peer mentoring program run by Women & Family Life. The program promotes self respect, community, leadership and healthy living while training for a 5K run.
Through a 3-tiered peer mentoring program with high school juniors, 8th graders, and 4th graders, GirlsCoach*GirlsRun aims to increase leadership skills, build self esteem and interpersonal competencies, teach healthy lifestyles, and demonstrate the benefits of being an active community member.
Who can participate?
Any high school juniors, 8th graders, or 4th graders from shoreline towns and communities.
How often does it meet?
The program is broken into 3 sessions:
- SESSION I is for high school students only and meets for 6 weeks on Thursday evenings.
- SESSION II is for high school and middle schoolers and meets for 6 weeks on Thursday evenings.
- SESSION III includes the high school and middle school coaches and the 4th graders. It meets Tuesday and Thursday afternoons for 6 weeks at elementary schools in Guilford and Madison.
Is there a charge?
There is a registration fee for middle schoolers ($75) and elementary school students ($100). Scholarships are always available.
Do I need to be an experienced runner to join?
No. This program is open to everyone. Many past participants have never run before.
Can adults get involved?
Yes! We are always looking for volunteers to be adult supervisors. Call or Email Women and Family Life for a volunteer application.
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