Girls on the Run of Western North Carolina
Youth Organizations
Why pick this one
Girls on the Run of Western North Carolina serves 3rd–8th grade participants across Western North Carolina through evidence-based programs and seasonal celebratory 5Ks.
Best for
- Girls in 3rd through 8th grade seeking social-emotional and physical development
- Families seeking structured youth programs combining running, dynamic discussions, and healthy habits
- Participants seeking a seasonal 5K experience
- Families seeking financial assistance for youth programming
- Adults seeking coaching or volunteer opportunities with girls' programs
Look elsewhere if
- Adults seeking general fitness training
- Youth outside the program's stated 3rd-8th grade focus
- Customers seeking a commercial sports club or individual athletic coaching
Specialties
- 3rd-5th grade program
- 6th-8th grade program
- Camp program
- Seasonal celebratory 5K events
- Participant-led community service projects
Certifications
- 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
- Council of Girls on the Run International
What makes them different
- Served over 22,000 girls across Western North Carolina since 2001
- Programs serve participants in 3rd through 8th grade
- Uses an evidence-based curriculum integrating physical activity with dynamic discussions
- Trained coaches develop social, emotional, and physical skills
- Financial support is available so girls are not turned away due to financial hardship
Distilled from this business's own website.
Contact & Location
- Address
- P. O. Box 2262, Fairview, NC 28730
- Phone
- +18287134290
- Website
- http://www.gotrwnc.org/
- gotrwnc@gmail.com
Services
- Youth social-emotional development
- Youth physical activity programs
- Girls on the Run coaching
- Volunteer opportunities
- Community 5K events
- Youth camps