Girls on the Run of the Rockies is a physical activity, positive youth development (PA-PYD) afterschool program for youth ages 8-13 who identify as female or nonbinary (referred to as girls throughout) that uses an evidence-based curriculum and physical activity to support physical, emotional, social, and academic health and development; teach skills to prevent at-risk behaviors; and emphasize every girl’s potential. Girls on the Run of the Rockies envisions a world where all girls know and activate their limitles potential and are free to boldly pursue their dreams.
Mission
We inspire girls to be joyful, healthy and confident using a fun, experience-based curriculum which creatively integrates running.
Vision
We envision a world where every girl knows and activates her limitless potential and is free to boldly pursue her dreams.
We inspire girls to be joyful, healthy and confident using a fun, experience based curriculum which creatively integrates running.
Since 2005, Girls on the Run of the Rockies (GOTR) has empowered girls to pursue their potential through an evidence-based afterschool program that provides a safe place for girls to grow emotionally, socially, and physically. In 21 years, we have helped 69,000 girls discover their strengths, creating a generation of girls who activate their limitless potential and are empowered to achieve a healthy life. Each year, GOTR serves more than 5000 girls, with over 70% coming from low-income families and under-resourced schools and neighborhoods.
Organization name
Girls on the Run of the Rockies
other names
Girls on the Run Rockies, GOTR, Girls on the Run of Denver
2004
Tax id (EIN)
20-1667120
Category
Youth Development, Education, Recreation & Sports
Organization Size
Large Organization
Address
7000 E. Belleview Ave. Suite 130Denver, CO, US
Fort Collins, CO, US
Pueblo, CO, US
Colorado Springs, CO, US
Greeley, CO, US