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- EIN 46-3669188
- (785) 380-7661
- 1880 Kimball Ave Ste 8 Manhattan KS 66502-3307 USA
- gotrflinthills.org
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Children & Youth, Youth Development Programs
Mission: At girls on the run we inspire girls to recognize their inner strength and celebrate what makes them one of a kind. Trained coaches lead small teams through our research-based curricula which includes dynamic discussions, activities and running games. Over the course of the ten-week program, girls in 3rd-8th grade develop essential skills to help them navigate their worlds and establish a lifetime appreciation for health and fitness. The program culminates with girls positively impacting their communities through a service project and being physically and emotionally prepared to complete a celebratory 5k event.
Programs: Girls on the run of the flint hills is an activity based youth development program designed to develop and enhance 8-13 year old girl' social, psychological, and physical competencies to successfully navigate life experiences. The character building program instills self-esteem through life skills development, mentoring relationships, and physical training through collaboration with girls and their parents, schools, volunteers, staff, and the community. The program is held in the the fall and spring. All income levels, backgrounds, and athletic abilities are serviced. Teams meet twice a week, led by specially trained volunteer coaches and includes lessons dealing with issues such as body immage, negative self-talk, peer pressure, graitude, and healthy decisions. Each season culminates in a 5k event focusing on the girls and their accomplishments during the program. The races are open to the public and serve to engage the community in our mission. For the fsiscal year ended june 30, 2016 the organization served 310 girls and engaged 109 volunteer coaches. In addition,approximately 27% of our program participants were given full or partial scholarships.