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Girls on the Run teaches confidence, empathy and teamwork alongside physical activity
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It’s the perpetual challenge: getting kids off their digital screens and out into the analog world. On its face, the nonprofit organization Girls on the Run is doing just that: encouraging girls to lace up their sneakers and get active while making new friends. But the program also includes lessons on empathy, setting goals, and building confidence in girls between the 3rd and 8th grades – essential topics for the age range when science has shown a sharp decline in girls’ belief in themselves. Coaches, participants and their parents tell us why they think Girls on the Runs is growing in popularity, what keeps them coming back year after year, and what its like to run a 5K in freezing rain!
Learn more about Girls on the Run of Greater Boston: girlsontherunboston.org