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 Utilizing a fun, experience-based curriculum, the
program creatively integrates running to inspire 3rd through 8th
grade girls to be joyful, healthy and confident. With more than 75
partner sites across central Illinois, including the new Lincoln
Park District site, Girls on the Run of Central Illinois will serve
more than 1,100 girls this school year.
“Our community teams are a great way for girls from different
schools and backgrounds to come together, make new friends, and
learn from each other,” says Jennifer Sublett, Executive Director of
Girls on the Run. “We have had great success with our community
teams in Springfield and are excited to bring this opportunity to
our girls in Lincoln.”
The interactive curriculum is fun and challenging, covering
meaningful topics such as self-awareness, building healthy
relationships, and developing personal strengths while engaging in
physical activities.
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The after-school lessons are led by trained coaches who guide the
girls through the 10-week program and help prepare them for a lifetime of
self-respect and healthy living. At the end of the program season, girls,
coaches, family and friends complete a celebratory 5k together.
In order to host a team at the Lincoln Park District, Girls on the Run is
seeking coaches to volunteer 90 minutes twice per week from September 4 through
the 5k on November 10. Girls on the Run coaches are as unique as the girls they
serve. Just like the girls, many are not runners. They are women and men who
take great pride and care in role modelling character, connectedness, and inner
strength.
If you are interested in learning more about coaching or registering your girl
for the Lincoln Park District team, visit www.GOTRcentralillinois.org , call
217-726-9808, or email lara@GOTRcentralillinois.org.
[Jennifer Sublett | Executive Director
Girls on the run of Central Illinois] |
