Program Description
Girls on the Run of Chester County is a program sponsored by the YMCA.
Our mission is "to inspire girls to be joyful, healthy and confident using a fun, experience-based curriculum which creatively integrates running." Girls on the Run combines training for a 5K (3.1 miles) running race 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 Chester County is an affiliate council of Girls on the Run International. Girls on the Run is offered in over 173 cities across North America. Hundreds of Thousands of girls' and women's lives have been changed by this program.
RA Adviser(s)
Grade Level(s)
Dates and Times when club/activity meets:
- Tuesdays & Thursdays, 3:30-5pm, TBD
- Important Dates:
Location of meetings
- Various locations at RA (mostly the Bus Loop area)
Cost/Fee
Parent Information
- Pick Up Location - Bus Loop