Agency Details:

Girls on the Run New Hampshire

Our mission is to prepare girls for a lifetime of self-respect and healthy living. We aspire to help girls embrace the magic of girlhood, and to understand the power within that makes each of us valuable and unique.

Description:
The two words that best describe Girls on the Run are "FUN" and "RUN". Every aspect of our program is geared towards making girls feel good about who they are. Although we use running games as our teaching tool, the programs are non-competitive and girls are encouraged to walk (or even cartwheel!) when they get tired.
Our goal is to reduce at-risk behaviors such as teen pregnancy, eating disorders, and substance abuse. The 10 week programs, offered in many New Hampshire communities, are open to girls age 8-10 and 11-13. Our programs meet 2 times per week for an hour each session, typically at local elementary schools.

During the GOTR program, participants explore many issues ranging from nutrition and health to assertiveness and body image. Each lesson is filled with fun and engaging running games. By the end of a program, the girls will have implemented a community service project. Their final goal is to complete a community 5K (3.1 mile)event. It's amazing to see!

History:
Girls on the Run International opened in 1995. The founder, Molly Barker, envisioned a society of girls who embraced the joy, and power of being a girl, rather than the emaciated magazine and Hollywood images that are so prevalent in American culture. Since its inception, GOTR has experienced overwhelming growth. The program has been featured in Runners World, Parents Magazine and many other publications. Our New Hampshire chapter program opened in February 2001, and has experienced similar growth and attention.

Contact person: Jen Hubbell, Executive Director, (phone), (email)

Address:

117 Water Street #3 Exeter, NH 03833 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.girlsontherunnh.org

Directions:

We are located above the Betty LaBranche Real Estate Agency on Water Street in Exeter - up the flight of stairs - office #3 to the right.   Nearest Bus Stop: Coast/Downtown Exeter, 1 minute walk

Miscellaneous Information

Name of Executive Director (or equivalent) if not listed above:
	Jen Hubbell
Type of organization
	Nonprofit 501(c)3
Is your organization a Health and Human Service agency?
	Yes

Last updated on April 30, 2009