Unlocking Power and Potential
Girls on the Run is a transformational physical activity based positive youth development program for girls in third through eighth grade. We teach life skills through dynamic, interactive lessons and running games. Girls on the Run culminates with a celebratory 5k running event that the girls are physically and emotionally prepared to complete! The goal of this program is to unleash confidence through accomplishment while establishing a lifetime appreciation of health and fitness.
Girls on the Run of Central Iowa is an affiliate council of Girls on the Run International which has a network of over 200 councils across 50 states and the District of Columbia.
We Offer Girls on the Run at These Locations
Walnut Creek Family YMCA
948 73rd St. West Des Moines, 50265 Get Directions 515-224-1888 Branch HoursMON: | 5 am - 9 pm |
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TUE: | 5 am - 9 pm |
WED: | 5 am - 9 pm |
THU: | 5 am - 9 pm |
FRI: | 5 am - 8 pm |
SAT: | 6 am - 4 pm |
SUN: | 8 am - 4 pm |
Waukee Family YMCA
210 N. Warrior Lane Waukee, 50263 Get Directions 515-987-9996 Branch HoursMON: | 5 am - 9 pm |
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TUE: | 5 am - 9 pm |
WED: | 5 am - 9 pm |
THU: | 5 am - 9 pm |
FRI: | 5 am - 8 pm |
SAT: | 6 am - 6 pm |
SUN: | 8 am - 4 pm |
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