We would like to welcome Girls on the Run of East Central Illinois to the Mattoon YMCA!!!

 

 

Girls on the Run is an innovative, after school program for girls in 3rd to 5th grade and 6th-8th grades.   Over the course of a 10-week season, volunteer coaches teach the girls life-skills such as handling bullies, dealing with body image issues, making healthy decisions and contributing to the community. As a part of the structured lessons, the girls participate in activities to introduce them to the power of running at this pivotal age. The combination of the lessons and running help prepare girls for a lifetime of self respect and healthy living. This character-building program focuses on increasing self-esteem, confidence and improving physical and emotional health.

 

Each Spring (starting in February) and each Fall (starting in September), we will kick off our 10 week season!  Currently we have established sites in Charleston, Mattoon and Sullivan.  We are working to expand to include sites in Effingham and Neoga for Fall 2012.  Of you are interested in bringing Girls on the Run to your community, please contact Beth Gillespie at 217-234-9494.

 

This character building program focuses on building self-esteem, confidence and improving physical and emotional health and is open to 15 participants per site.  Registration is on a first come, first serve basis.   If you have a 3rd-8th grade girl in your life who is interested in participating in the program, please visit www.girlsontheruneci.org or call the Y ar 217-234-9494 for more information.

 

Scholarships are available for families in need.

 

For more information on how you can get involved in Girls on the Run of East Central Illinois, click here to view their official website, download their GET INVOLVED flyer or call Beth Gillespie at 217-234-9494.