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Girls on the Run of Montgomery County

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Description

Girls on the Run is a transformational learning program for 8 to 13 year-old girls. Life skills are taught through Ten weeks of dynamic, conversation-based lessons and running games aid in teaching life skills, and prepare the girls physically and emotionally for the program's culmination in a celebratory 5K running event. The program instills self-confidence through accomplishment in addition to establishing an appreciation for health and fitness.

Goal / Mission

The goal of the program is to educate and prepare girls for a lifetime of self respect and healthy living through training for a running race.

Results / Accomplishments

Since 2006, Girls on the Run of Montgomery County has delivered its curriculum to over 8,000 elementary and middle school girls in over 80 schools throughout the county. They have awarded $150,000 in scholarship support to underserved girls so that they may participate without financial burden. Each year over 3,000 participants along with their coaches, families, and friends participate in 5K Fun Run, which celebrates the accomplishment of the girls.

About this Promising Practice

Organization(s)
Girls on the Run of Montgomery County
Primary Contact
Elizabeth McGlynn
12320 Parklawn Drive, Suite 212
Rockville, MD 20852
301-881-3801
elizabeth@girlsontherunofmoco.org
http://www.girlsontherunofmoco.org
Topics
Health / Physical Activity
Health / Children's Health
Health / Wellness & Lifestyle
Organization(s)
Girls on the Run of Montgomery County
Date of implementation
2006
Geographic Type
Urban
Location
Montgomery, MD
Target Audience
Children
Additional Audience
Girls
Submitted By
Girls on the Run of Montgomery County

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  1. The program description includes at a minimum: the sponsoring organization, program goals, program implementation steps, and outcomes that have demonstrated program success and/or promise in achieving the program goal in one or more localities.
  2. The results from an evaluation of the program include quantitative measures of improvement in outcome of interest (i.e. increase in voter registration, not just delivery of voter registration drive) and/ or the outcome measure is increased or improved compared to the baseline measurement or the control group but the difference is not statistically significant.