We are excited to announce The Wawa Foundation selected Girls on the Run Shenandoah Valley to recieve a grant of $1,500 to support the purchase of the newest curiculumn "Hello, Bold Heart".  Their support helps to update program for the needs of today's girls. This is the final one of the three distinct curricula. Hello, Bold Heart joins Hello, Super Star, and Hello, Mountain Mover! The addition of the newest one will enable us to rotate each season, allowing girls to continue growing year-round.  

Needs assessment data, best practice research, and equity audit work has guided GIrls on the Run in creating an updated suite of core Girls on the Run (3-5 grade) program curricula. This new approach not only retains the fun and meaningful learning experiences but also ensures that every program is fresh and impactful. Our programming aims to boost retention from season to season, stay relevant to the current needs and interests of girls, and solidify Girls on the Run as a welcoming space where every girl feels she belongs.

To achieve these goals, the new curricula embraces the celebration of our differences and ensures that the program remains inclusive, reflecting all girls’ lived experiences, including those from diverse identities and underserved communities. The content will include lessons designed to help girls build confidence, all while keeping the core of positive youth development, physical activity opportunities, and program structure intact. Our updated suite of curricula will feature program content

1.  addresses current issues
2.  offers fresh, impactful lessons that promote new social-emotional learning skills.

Moreover, this new curriculum is crafted as a series rather than just different versions. This thoughtful shift encourages participants to engage with GOTR for multiple seasons, avoiding any feelings of repetition and encouraging youth to build on what they learn every season.