Agency Details:

Girls On The Run Of The Bay Area

The mission of Girls on the Run of the Bay Area is to educate and build confidence in young girls through non-competitive, curriculum-based running programs in San Francisco, Marin, Alameda, San Mateo, and Contra Costa Counties.

Description:
Girls on the Run is a life-changing, experiential learning program for girls ages 8 to 13. The programs combine training for a 5K or 1-mile community running event with healthy living education. Our curriculum-based programs instill self-esteem and strong values through health education, life skills development, mentoring relationships, and physical training.

We offer 10-week programs during the fall and spring seasons. Volunteer coaches engage the girls in games and running-based workouts that encourage emotional, social, psychological and physical development. The girls meet twice each week after school for a total of 20 one-hour sessions.

History:
Founded in 2002, Girls on the Run of the Bay Area is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and an Independent Council of Girls on the Run International. Girls on the Run of the Bay Area launched its first program in fall 2002 with five girls. Today, more than 500 girls participate in our programs each year and we continue to add new program sites throughout the Bay Area.

Contact person: Natalie Stack, Volunteer Coordinator, (phone), (email)

Office fax number: (415) 863-8989

Address:

3543 18th St #31 San Francisco, CA 94110 (See a map)

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

Directions:

Coaches will be placed at schools around the Bay Area based on your preference.   Nearest Metro/Subway Stop: BART 16th Street,   Walk distance (in minutes): 10

Last updated on November 23, 2009