Girls On The Run South Louisiana

Physical activity-based positive youth development program that is designed to enhance girls social, psychological and physical skills and behaviors to successfully navigate life experiences. The program s evidence-based curriculum places an emphasis on developming competence, confidence, connection, character, caring and contribution in young girls through lesons that incorporate running and other physical activities. The life skills curriculum is delivered by caring and compent coaches who are trained to teach lessons as indended. A non-profit organization with councils in all 50 states and the district of columbia, has served over 2 million girls since its inception in 1996. The south louisiana council covers 18 parishes.