Girls on the Run of Deschutes County

Educating and preparing girls for a lifetime of self-respect and healthy living!
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GIRLS ON THE RUN
OF DESCHUTES COUNTY

Girls on the Run is a life changing, non-profit prevention program for girls in the 3rd-8th grade.  Our mission is "to educate and prepare girls for a lifetime of self-respect and healthy living."

Girls on the Run combines training for a 5K (3.1 miles) running event with healthy living education.  Our programs instill self-esteem and strong values through health education, life skills development, mentoring relationships, and physical training- all of which are accomplished through an active collaboration with girls and their parents, schools, volunteers, staff, and the community.

Girls on the Run of Deschutes County is an Independent Council of Girls on the Run International which has a network of over 150 locations across the United States and Canada.

The Program
  • Three 24-lesson curriculums teach life skills through running games and workouts.  The curricula are based on extensive educational research and "on the track" testing.
  • The three-part curriculum is taught by certified Girls on the Run coaches and includes understanding ourselves, valuing teamwork and understanding how we fit into and shape the world at large.
  • Girls choose and conduct a community service project
  • At each season's conclusion the girls complete a 5K running event as a group.

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Measurable Results

  • Academic Evaluations of the program show a "statistically significant" improvement in body image, eating attitudes and self-esteem.
  • Anecdotal evidence also indicates and improved sense of identity and increasingly active lifestyle for program participants.

 

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