Girls on the Run

 

Spring Registration is OPEN!!

Grab your running shoes and water bottles and join Girls on the Run! Girls on the Run (GOTR) is a nonprofit, 501 (c)3, after- school character development program for girls in Grades 3-8.  The mission of GOTR is to educate and prepare girls for a lifetime of self-respect and healthy living.  Girls meet twice a weeek after school for about 90 minutes and each 10-week season (20 lessons) are taught by trained female coaches and deal with such issues as: body image, negative self talk, resisting peer pressure, gratitude, nutrition, substance abuse, making healthy decisions, and contributing to the community.  These life lessons are taught using interactive game combined with training for a non-competitive 5k race. 

 
The Spring season begins the week of March 5th, runs for 10 weeks and ends on May 19th with a GOTR 5k event. No class on 3/12, 3/13, 3/14, 3/15)
 
 
Registration Information (deadline is March 2nd)                                                        
 
Resident- $110 (January 2- February 24)
Non- Resident- $135 (January 2- February 24)
 
LATE- Resident- $135 (February 25- March 2)
LATE- Non- Resident- $169 (February 25- March 2)
 
Enroll online or for more information please call 913.685.6030
 
Participant Health Form (due on the first day of class)      
 
Coaches
Coaching the Girls on the Run program is the most rewarding way to get involved with Girls on the Run. You will experience the program first hand, feel a sense of accomplishment that you have made a difference in the lives of the girls and have a ton of fun with your team of coaches and incredible girls! Coaches must be 21 or older for lead coaches, and at least 18 for assistant coaches to facilitate the Girls on the Run curriculum to girls grades 3-8. This position works closely with the GOTR staff and involves approximately 4 hours per week with additional weekend time required for coach training; end of season 5k race event; and First Aid/CPR training, if necessary.
 
Coach Job Description
 
 

 

 

 
 
Hours of Operation

Activity Center
6545 W. 151st Street
Monday - Friday, 6am-9pm
Saturday, 7am-7pm
Sunday, noon-7pm
913.685.6000
For weather cancellations
call 913.685.6099

Recreation Complex Office (Sports)
9701 W. 137th Street
Monday - Friday, 8am-4:30pm
913.685.6030
For weather cancellations
call 913.685.6099
 

Administrative Offices
6545 W. 151st Street
Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm
913.685.6000

Vision Statement:

"Enriching Lives, Strengthening a Spirit of Community"

Mission Statement:

"We will champion community and personal growth through dynamic lifelong recreation experiences."