Girls on the Run® is an experiential learning, non-profit prevention program for girls in grades 3-5. They inspire girls to be joyful, healthy and confident using a fun, experience-based curriculum which creatively integrates running.
The 10-week program follows a national curriculum focused on building self-esteem and improving emotional and physical health with training for a 3.1 mile (5K) event. Participants learn how to make healthy decisions, resolve conflict, and get along in a group. They envision a world where every girl knows and activates her limitless potential and is free to boldly
pursue her dreams.
Registration for the spring season opens on March 5, 2012 at www.girlsontherunnj.org. The program cost is $185 per girl and is available regardless of family income. Please contact info@girlsontherunnj.org to
request financial assistance. Session dates are approx. 4/3-6/9.
All program sites meet twice/week for 1 hour and 15 minutes per session. They have sites in Berkeley Heights, Florham Park, Maplewood, Millburn, Montclair, Morris Plains, Morristown, Summit, Westfield, Union, Springfield, Parsippany, Hopewell, Princeton and East Windsor. The local Westfield area will serve
the communities of Cranford, Westfield, Scotch Plains and Fanwood.
Girls on the Run of NJ East is an Independent Council of Girls on the Run® International, which has a network of more than 150 Girls on the Run councils across the United States and Canada.
www.girlsontherunnj.org.
