Girls on the Run - DC

Girls on the Run DC is a character development program for girls in 3rd 8th grade in all eight wards of DC and Prince Georges County that teaches social, emotional and physical well-being using a research-based curriculum. Our trained adult volunteer coaches provide hands-on mentoring to teams of 8-15 girls at local sites across all 8 Wards of DC and in Prince Georges County, imparting lessons on relevant topics while helping the girls set individual goals as they prepare for a season-culminating 5K running event. Puberty and early adolescence are challenging transitions for girls; girls will confront issues like peer pressure, bullying and body image (to name a few), but with the right tools they can cultivate the self-confidence and competence that leads to good decision-making and avoiding risky behaviors in the long run. Girls on the Run DC offers a curriculum designed to provide girls these life skills and is committed to ensuring that as many girls as possible have acces...