girls on the run saginaw-bay
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Kara Wagner & Jennifer Derocher. Girls On The Run Saginaw-Bay. Learn Dream Live Run. History. Molly Barker 1996 Girls On The Run International Corporate Sponsors 30,000+ volunteers 100,000+ girls. Mission. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Girls On The RunSaginaw-Bay
Kara Wagner & Jennifer Derocher
Learn Dream Live Run
History
Molly Barker 1996 Girls On The Run International Corporate Sponsors 30,000+ volunteers 100,000+ girls
Mission
“We inspire girls to be joyful, healthy and confident using a fun, experience-based curriculum which creatively integrates running.”
Vision
“We envision a world where every girl knows and activates her limitless potential and is free to boldly pursue her dreams.”
Core Values
Recognize our power and responsibility to be intentional in our decision making.
Embrace our differences and find strength in our connectedness.
Express joy, optimism and gratitude through our words, thoughts and actions.
Nurture our physical, emotional and spiritual health.
Lead with an open heart and assume positive intent.
Stand up for ourselves and others.
Participants
3rd – 8th grade girls Girls who are beginning to feel the
pull of peer-pressure Addresses important issues Develops skills that can be used to
face challenges
Theoretical Basis
Training for a 5K event Teach essential life skills “Whole person concept” Encourage independent thinking,
problem solving and community building
Topics Covered
Lack of Identity
Lack of Connectedness
Feelings of Powerlessness
Structure of Curriculum
Getting on board
Warm Up
Processing
Work Out
Processing
Wrap Up
Energy Awards
Simple cheers that are used to praise others and to recognize and reinforce positive behavior Cheese Grater The Hamburger The Surfer Superstar The Fire Cracker WOW Dance Party FANtastic Ole’ Cheer Body Builder Secret Silent Cheer Go Bananas
Shoes
Partnership with Runners Brooks, New Balance, etc.
5K Race
3.1 miles Leaping Lizard Race – Bay City Running Buddy T-Shirts Pre-party Face painting and hairspray
Banquet
G’s Pizzeria
Pictures
Individual Awards
A “special” night out
Fall 2012 GOTR5K Reindeer Run (Saginaw, Michigan)