2021 Spring Season + Summer Camp - Empowering Girls is never cancelled!
At Girls on the Run, we know that strong girls lead to a strong future. While 2020 has brought many challenges to our community, we remain committed to bringing girls the opportunity to connect to peers, receive the support of mentors, build self-confidence, and practice skills for navigating life experiences!
This past 2020 Fall season, over 120 girls participated in our program, including 11 in-person and 3 virtual teams. By following the guidelines of the CDC and local health department, there have been no transmissions of Covid-19 linked to in-person practices this fall. We are very proud and grateful, and will be extending these careful policies through our 2021 Spring Season.
By signing her up for our program, you are giving her the opportunity to safely connect with other girls in our community in an inclusive and empowering space. We are READY for spring and hope you and your girl will join us!
This past 2020 Fall season, over 120 girls participated in our program, including 11 in-person and 3 virtual teams. By following the guidelines of the CDC and local health department, there have been no transmissions of Covid-19 linked to in-person practices this fall. We are very proud and grateful, and will be extending these careful policies through our 2021 Spring Season.
By signing her up for our program, you are giving her the opportunity to safely connect with other girls in our community in an inclusive and empowering space. We are READY for spring and hope you and your girl will join us!
Key Points
- Season dates are March 1 – April 30
- 8 week/16-lesson curriculum can be done In-Person, Virtually or Flexible (combo of in-person and virtual)
- Available in Girls on the Run (3rd-5th) and Heart & Sole (6th-8th) formats
- Registration will open in mid-January
- Camp GOTR program will return for summer camp in June 2021
- End of Season 5K will be done virtually, as a team, or in a small community setting, depending on guidelines at the time
- Teams can be at a school or hosted at a community center, such as a residential site, park, church, or other recreational facility! Email us to find out more about bringing the program to your community.
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Why Girls on the Run?
We know the pandemic, uncertainties about the future, and the isolation many are facing during social distancing are challenging the mental and physical health of our young people (and their adults). What we also know is that our girls are strong and resilient, and Girls on the Run is here to provide support for your girl in the most quality, accessible way this fall. While this program is not the only answer, we hope to offer your girl an opportunity to connect to her peers, receive the support of mentors, build her self-confidence, and practice skills for navigating life experiences!
For more about why this matters, check out this article from the National Education Association about prioritizing social-emotional learning during COVID-19.
For more about why this matters, check out this article from the National Education Association about prioritizing social-emotional learning during COVID-19.
Financial Assistance
We believe EVERY girl is full of power and potential, regardless of her family’s financial situation. We have Financial Assistance ready for you! Our policy is simple: If you need it, you get it. Financial Assistance is automatically awarded during registration (there’s no waiting for approval) and includes an “Open Offer.”
Curriculum "Flex" Overview
The Girls on the Run (3rd-5th) and Heart & Sole (6th-8th) programs combine training for a 5K (3.1 miles) running event with lessons that teach girls critical life skills and inspire them to become independent thinkers, enhance their problem solving skills and make healthy decisions.
We have adapted our program to “flex” between in-person and virtual lessons, or to be done entirely virtually. When schools and sites are in session, our programming can be delivered as in the past, with enhanced safety procedures and social distancing measures in place. Should school and site closures take place once again, the program can be easily transitioned to a virtual model, with lessons that mirror the in-person program. Once sites re-open, teams will return to in-person meetings without skipping a beat. This “flex” programming model will ensure that participants will experience the full social, emotional, and physical outcomes of our programs and allow teams to adjust to local school and community changes throughout the season. See graphic below.
In our Flex Curriculum, teams of 6-12 girls will meet twice per week for eight weeks, from March 1 - April 30. In-person lessons are 75 minutes and virtual lessons are 60 minutes.
Learn more about 3rd-5th Grade Program on this page.
Learn more about 6th-8th Grade Program on this page.
We have adapted our program to “flex” between in-person and virtual lessons, or to be done entirely virtually. When schools and sites are in session, our programming can be delivered as in the past, with enhanced safety procedures and social distancing measures in place. Should school and site closures take place once again, the program can be easily transitioned to a virtual model, with lessons that mirror the in-person program. Once sites re-open, teams will return to in-person meetings without skipping a beat. This “flex” programming model will ensure that participants will experience the full social, emotional, and physical outcomes of our programs and allow teams to adjust to local school and community changes throughout the season. See graphic below.
In our Flex Curriculum, teams of 6-12 girls will meet twice per week for eight weeks, from March 1 - April 30. In-person lessons are 75 minutes and virtual lessons are 60 minutes.
Learn more about 3rd-5th Grade Program on this page.
Learn more about 6th-8th Grade Program on this page.
Virtual Program
Our Virtual Curriculum covers the same content as our in-person curriculum formatted to fit the virtual space. Our program is more than just another Zoom call! We know the fatigue of virtual learning is real; however, our virtual program will get your girl up and moving while having discussions with her peers! Some quick notes about our virtual program:
- Lessons are 60 minutes each
- Teams will have the option to complete 20-30 Workout Portion together or separately
- Virtual teams are a great way to make friends with other GOTR/H&S girls across our community!
- There are activity challenges for participants to try to complete in-between virtual lessons to help her stay active.
- Parent/guardians may need to help their girl access the call but do not need to engage in the lesson with her - we have trained coaches there to take care of this!
- Girls can also dial-in to virtual lessons if access to a computer or internet is limited.
2021 Spring Timeline & Next Steps
- OPEN NOW: Accepting 2021 Spring Sites
- OPEN NOW: Coach Registration
- New Coaches - click here
- Returning Coaches - click here
- Coaches Training will be week of 2/1 - click here
- Coaches Training will be 100% Virtual this season and includes Online Modules and a Live Training Session with GOTR Staff
- OPEN NOW: Program Registration
- Register your girl for the program here
- Find our Program Locations - click here
- Note: As we confirm sites, we will add them to registration and our Program Locations page. If you don't see your team immediately, be sure to check back!
- Week of March 1 - Practice Begins!
- Week of April 26-May 1 - GOTR 5K Spirit Week!
- The GOTR 5K will be done virtually, as a team, or in a small community setting, depending on the guidelines at the time of the season.
Program Locations
As we confirm with our school-based teams and add community sites, please check our Locations page.
Residential/Neighborhood Sites
We are thrilled to announce that our research-based curriculum can now be delivered from your home! Get your “quaren-team” together and become a residential-based site to host our in-person Camp GOTR program. See our Start A Team page for more details.
COVID-19 Policies
This Fall season, over 120 girls participated in our program, including 3 virtual and 11 in-person teams. By following the guidelines of the CDC and local health department, there have been no transmissions of Covid-19 linked to in-person practices this fall. We are very grateful for the trust of our community, and proud of what we have accomplished safely this season.
We will be continuing those policies through the 2021 Spring Season, including:
Girls on the Run Greater Tampa Bay has outlined the following health and safety plan for our programming and is informed by the CDC and Florida Health Department. Girls on the Run is prepared to deliver its evidence-based, life skills curriculum to girls of all abilities during the 2020-2021 school year, using a program that can respond to the changing and unpredictable landscape and follow the guidelines put forth by the federal and state government as they apply to the red, yellow and green phases.
Girls on the Run understands the knowledge regarding COVID-19 is constantly evolving, and as new information becomes available, these recommendations will be adjusted as needed in order to decrease the risk of exposure for our coaches, girls and staff. Click here for the full policy document.
We will be continuing those policies through the 2021 Spring Season, including:
- Program Modifications for physical distancing
- No Sharing - Girls will be provided with their own Practice Kit
- Team Size limited to 12 girls
- Outdoors only
- Guidance for reporting, screening, and persons showing COVID-19 or positive cases
- Providing PPE & Masks (Masks are required during practice, except during the Work Out Portion. Coaches will be provided with specific guidelines for how to complete the Work Out safely in their space).
Girls on the Run Greater Tampa Bay has outlined the following health and safety plan for our programming and is informed by the CDC and Florida Health Department. Girls on the Run is prepared to deliver its evidence-based, life skills curriculum to girls of all abilities during the 2020-2021 school year, using a program that can respond to the changing and unpredictable landscape and follow the guidelines put forth by the federal and state government as they apply to the red, yellow and green phases.
Girls on the Run understands the knowledge regarding COVID-19 is constantly evolving, and as new information becomes available, these recommendations will be adjusted as needed in order to decrease the risk of exposure for our coaches, girls and staff. Click here for the full policy document.
Returning Summer 2021 - First Citrus Camp GOTR
Camp GOTR combines all the benefits and fun of our traditional GOTR programming, in a more condensed timeframe. A one-of-a-kind camp led by caring and qualified coaches where girls build friendships, unleash their creativity and play fun games that keep them moving in a safe and inclusive environment. Social-emotional curriculum themes include: How to make new friends, Identifying characteristics in a good friend, being a good friend, resolving conflict, and recognizing emotions in themselves and others.
Teams will meet on Saturdays in June at locations in Hillsborough, Pasco and Pinellas. Learn more about Camp GOTR on this page.
A very special Thank You to First Citrus Bank who continues to make Camp GOTR possible!
Teams will meet on Saturdays in June at locations in Hillsborough, Pasco and Pinellas. Learn more about Camp GOTR on this page.
A very special Thank You to First Citrus Bank who continues to make Camp GOTR possible!
