Choose one of the following for more information:
Girls on the Run of Chester County is a life-changing,
non-profit prevention program for girls in the 3rd through 8th grade.
Our mission is "to educate and prepare girls for a lifetime of self-respect
and healthy living."
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, which has a network of over 150 locations across the United States and Canada.
Girls on the Run is an after school program held twice a week during fall and spring seasons for 3rd through 5th grade girls. The girls are lead by
trained coaches through an interactive curriculum.
Girls on Track is the sister program designed for girls 6th, 7th and 8th grades.
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| Full Members: $140 |
Program/Non-Members: $160 |
* You do not have to be a YMCA member to participate.
Financial Assistance is Available.
The Girls on the Run program is based on activities with specific functions to enhance the learning process.
Each meeting is structured as follows: |
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Session begins with a "getting on board" and "warm-up" activity that brings
the girls' focus on the day's topic
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The warm-up is followed by a stretching routine that allows for topic related question and answer time.
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During the workout period the girls participate in a variety of running activities that utilize a game or team goal.
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Cool down stretching is then combined with participant question and answer.
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Sessions close with positive words regarding individual and group behavior.
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The curriculum encompasses the following 3 concepts: |
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Weeks 1 to 4: All About Me: Getting to Know Who I am and What I Stand For!
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Weeks 5 to 8: Building My Team: Understanding the Importance of Cooperation.
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Weeks 9 to 12: Community Begins With Me: Learning About Community and Designing Our Own Community Project
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Greenwood Elementary |
Avon Grove Intermediate |
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Mary D. Lang |
Nottingham Elementary |
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New Garden Elementary |
Octorara Elementary |
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Unionville Elementary |
East Pikeland Elementary |
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Chaddsford Elementary |
Barkley Elementary |
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Hillendale Elementary |
Schuylkill Elementary |
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Pocopson Elementary |
Holy Family |
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Caln Elementary |
East Coventry |
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East Fallowfield |
North Coventry |
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Friendship |
West Vincent |
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Reeceville |
East Vincent |
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Rainbow |
French Creek |
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Kings Highway |
East Goshen Elementary |
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Brandywine YMCA |
Villa Maria |
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Bradford Heights |
Hillsdale |
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West Bradford |
East Bradford Elementary |
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Sacred Heart |
Stetson Middle School |
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Assumption BVM |
Twin Valley Elementary |
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Avon Grove Charter School |
Robeson Elementary |
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Honeybrook Elementary |
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Owen J. Roberts Middle School |
Kennett Middle School |
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Pheonixville Middle School |
Patton Middle School |
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Twin Valley Mideel School |
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If you are interested in starting a Girls on the Run or Girls on Track site at your school or community center, please contact Heather Connolly at 484-880-5726 or GirlsOnTheRun@ymcabwv.org
Registration will begin on September 7 2010.
Go to the Register Online page, select Preschool/Youth Programs, Fitness, and Girls on the Run/ or Girls on Track. Please make sure you click on the correct school. You might want to try getting online prior to September 7 to make sure that you are able to follow the links and find the program. You will need a username and password.
Register by visiting or calling you branch for the YMCA of the BWV or the Phoenixville Y.
Registration Fee: $140 YMCA Members, $160 non-members
(includes program membership)
Limit three registrations per person.
REGISTRATION IS FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED.
TEAM SIZE LIMITED TO 15 GIRLS.
Financial Assistance is Available
Please call your branch for more information:
Brandywine YMCA
610-380-9622
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Jennersville YMCA
610-869-9622 |
Kennett Area YMCA
610-444-9622
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Octorara YMCA
610-593-9622 |
Twin Valley YMCA
610-913-9622 |
West Chester Area YMCA
610-431-9622 |
West Chester Youth Program Center
610-696-9622 |
Phoenixville YMCA
400 E. Pothouse Rd.
Phoenixvile, PA 19460
610-933-5861 |
Phoenixville YMCA & Owen J. Roberts schools should call 610.933.5861
If you would like to see your school on the list, please contact
Heather Connolly at GirlsontheRun@ymcabwv.org
Coaches needed for the fall 2010 season!
Great coaches are the key to a great experience!
General Info:
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The program is offered twice a year: fall (mid-September through December) and spring (March to May).
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Our programs meet twice a week, after school, for 90 minutes. Coaches are expected to attend every session.
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Our goal is for each site to have 2 or more coaches.
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Volunteer opportunities include: head coach, assistant coach, running buddy, 5K race day volunteer, general Girls on the Run volunteer.
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If you are interested in volunteering, contact Heather Connolly, Council Director at GirlsOnTheRun@ymcabwv.org at 484-880-5726.
To get involved with Girls on the Run we hope you have a:
- Genuine interest in leading a healthy life.
- Interest in physical fitness or running.
- Commitment to the mission of Girls on the Run.
- Reliable, honest and positive outlook on life.
- Interest in the issues facing young women today.
- And a desire to get involved in a nonprofit organization and help create public awareness.
Coach Requirements:
- Coaches do not have to be elite runners. They just have to be women over 18 who maintain a healthy lifestyle and are committed to improving the lives of girls! Men can serve as assistant coaches.
- Coaches must attend one 2-hour CPR certification and one 6-hour Girls on the Run training session free of charge.
- All curriculum and materials are supplied and coaches are provided with a support network and tips along the way.
- Coaching Girls on the Run is an extremely rewarding experience. It is amazing to see the transformation that occurs in the girls’ self esteem and ability.
- Girls on the Run & Girls on Track meets twice a week for 90 minutes.
- Team of coaches welcome!
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