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Causes: Children & Youth, Youth Development
Mission: Girls on the run philadelphia is the local philadelphia chapter of girls on the run international, a 501(c)(3) organization. The girls on the run mission is to "inspire girls to be joyful, healthy and confident using a fun, experience-based curriculum which creatively integrates running. "
Direct beneficiaries per year: 433 girls in our community!
Geographic areas served: schools and community centers throughout Philadelphia County
Programs: Girls on the run is an after-school program for girls from 3rd to 5th grade offered at elementary schools and recreation centers. The after-school program is provided twice a week for a 12 week season, which is offered twice a year. Each team consists of no more than 15 girls and is administered by certified girls on the run coaches, whom are volunteers from the community. The girls on the run curriculum includes three parts: understanding themselves, valuing teamwork, and understanding how we can interact with and influence the world. The curriculum is administered through dynamic running activities and games. At each season's conclusion, the girls complete a 5k running event within the community.