Register a girl
Fall 2011 Session: Click here to view pictures from the Fall Session and 5k
Spring 2012 Session:
Spring 2012 Session will start the week of March 26th. Detailed information will be available once we determine all the locations for the spring.
If you would like to see the program offered at your school, please contact us.
Dates: March 26th to June 2nd
Ages: 3rd to 6th grade
Current Locations:
Bartholomew County Locations:
Foundation For Youth - Tues & Thurs 5:00 to 6:15 p.m. Coach: Carrie Riley
Parkside Elementary
Richards Elementary - Tues & Thurs 2:45 to 4:00 p.m. Coach: Kim Morris
Fodrea Elementary - Mon & Wed 3:15 to 4:30 p.m. Coach: Julie Knight
Schmitt Elementary
Smith Elementary - Tues & Thurs 2:45 to 4:00 p.m. Coach: Amber East
Southside Elementary - Mon & Wed 2:45 to 4:00 p.m. Coach: Jen Shaver
St. Peter's Lutheran - Tues & Thurs 3:15 to 4:30 p.m. Coach: Lindsay Tipmore
Jackson County Locations:
Brownstown High School
Cost: $60 - scholarships and sliding fee scale available for those that qualify.
Register at FFY or by calling 372-7867.
Girls on the Run Mission
To educate and prepare girls for a life time of self-respect and healthy living.
About
Girls on the Run® is a life-changing, experiential learning programs for girls age eight to thirteen years old. The programs combine training for a 3.1 mile running event with self-esteem enhancing, uplifting workouts. The goals of the programs are to encourage positive emotional, social, mental, spiritual and physical development. Girls on the Run of Bartholomew is an Affiliate Council of Girls on the Run International, which has a network of 150+ locations across the United States and Canada.
Objectives
The Girls on the Run objective is to reduce the potential display of at-risk activities among its participants. The goal is fewer adolescent pregnancies and eating disorders, less depression and suicide attempts, as well as fewer substance/alcohol abuse problems and confrontations with the juvenile justice system.
Get Involved
We are looking for adult volunteers for our program. You can help coach
a 12 week course or assist coach. Contact Jen Shaver at jennifer@foundationforyouth.comfor more information about getting involved.
Brownstown Girls on the Run team at practice - Fall 2011
National Sponsors
