Woodglen Students Take Part In 'Girls On The Run' Program

CLARKSTOWN, N.Y. -- Students from Woodglen Elementary ran across the finish line Nov. 14, marking their completion of a three-month-long program "Girls on the Run" aimed at teaching young girls the skills needed for emotional, social, mental and physical development.

Students from Woodglen Elementary ran across the finish line Nov. 14, marking their completion of a three-month-long program "Girls on the Run" aimed at teaching young girls the skills they need to succeed in life.
Photo Credit: *Clarkstown Central School District*

K Reakes

11/20/2015 5:30 a.m.

Members of the group meet twice a week in small teams of 8-20 girls, the program teaches life skills through interactive lessons and running games. Nationwide, the popular program serves 168,000 girls in more than 225 cities.

The 24-lesson program is taught by certified Girls on the Run coaches and includes three parts: understanding ourselves, valuing relationships and teamwork, and understanding how we connect with and shape the world at large.

At each season's conclusion, the girls and their running buddies, complete a 5k running event which gives them a tangible sense of achievement as well as a framework for setting and achieving life goals.

More information about the program can be found here.

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