Girls On The Run Takes Off For The Season

For the second year, Clearwater-Orchard is launching its Girls On The Run (GOTR) program, which promotes healthy choices and healthy living. 

Shelly Mlnarik helped start the local (GOTR) program last school year, which teaches girls life skills through dynamic, interactive lessons and running games. The curriculum includes three parts - understanding ourselves, valuing relationships and teamwork and understanding how we connect with and shape the world at large. 

Registration this year is opening on Sunday, January 15, and won't be open for long, so don't miss the opportunity to be a part of this positive program. The program is open to grades 3-6, with a registration fee of $60. However, Mlnarik has been working with various organizations to reduce the registration cost to $40. This fee covers insurance, curriculum, supplies, t-shirts, bags and other materials. 

For the time being, the group will meet on Tuesday and Thursday, although halfway through the season the days may change to Monday and Thursday. 

Although the name implies a lot of running, GOTR is about more than logging in miles. GOTR focuses on teaching girls to be joyful, healthy and confident problem solvers as well as independent thinkers

To learn more about the program, go to gotrnebraska.org