Girls on the Run Napa Solano

We give girls the life strategies to manage emotions, resolve conflict, and build compassion, all while integrating the health and social benefits of exercise.

Each GOTR group is made up of 15 girls and facilitated by trained volunteer coaches to create an engaging, safe space that achieves high impact results. Coaches use an evidence-based curriculum formatted in a simple, fun, age-appropriate style which allows participants to easily recall tips for real-life situations.

Participants learn strategies such as how to use their “I Feel” statements, how to “Stop and take a Breather” and how to celebrate their uniqueness with confidence. Girls complete a 5K Run and community project to give back and reinforce a confident mindset.

We serve approximately 400 girls annually in Napa. Last year, 94% said GOTR helped them learn how to deal with a strong emotion in a helpful way, and 90% said they believed in their own ability to speak up and share their opinion after completing our program. Teachers overwhelmingly notice a positive change after participation in Girls on the Run. Students raise their hands and speak up with more confidence. Families say they do better in school.