Enriching Afterschool Experiences through Prime Time

Through a grant from Prime Time Palm Beach County, Inc.*, we are extending GOTR to Prime Time's OST providers, which serve the Title I** school population.

As part of a national organization, we offer an outstanding F U N  Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) and wellness opportunity that will get your girls moving while they explore  and learn important life skills.

We offer Afterschool Directors a choice of on-site programming and virtual learning, or a combination of both, as our new curriculum can move seamlessly between the two.

​Our organization may work a bit differently than other ELOs. Please see information below to help you understand our program and how we can work with you. 

 Afterschool Director and OST Staff: Please read/watch before filling out the ELO-OST MOU Agreement 

Please note: Change this year: 16 lessons with flexibility built in.  Call to discuss, if needed or interested. 

1. What a Team Receives  & What a Site Provides (PDF) 

2. Coach recruitment information (PDF)  Your site is responsible for providing the coaches. Coaches may be PBCSD employees and do not need to be working in the afterschool program. (Last year, many teachers were happy to volunteer for this girl-empowering program.  Be sure to reach out to your teachers!) 

 3. Outcomes & General Curricula information  (PDF)

4.  Mission, Vision, Core Values (PDF)

5. How Do You Measure a Girl's Potential (Longitudinal Study Outcomes) YouTube video Click the link to play

6. Longitudinal Study  (PDF)  Based on 2018 research on 20-lessons 

Please obtain our Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) 

by emailing programs@girlsontherunpbc.org or calling (561) 600-8746

We will email you the MOU document.

Please fill it out and return it back via email.

Let us know you want your girls to experience GOTR.  We'll get back to you as soon as we can for program start up or clarification.

Don't delay!  Once we've filled our quota, we won't be able to serve your location through this grant.  

Email programs@girlsontherunpbc.org or call (561) 600-8746

 You can only register your girl through this Prime Time grant opportunity if the Afterschool Program ("OST") Director at your school or site has already completed the needed steps to open a program. If you don't have GOTR available as part of your Afterschool program, please ask them to participate. You'll be glad you did! 

1. Funded by the Wallace Foundation and developed by researchers at Harvard University, Girls on the Run is recognized as a Top Research-Based SEL Program in a new Social-Emotional Learning Guide 

​Video: What is SEL and Why is it Important? (2:51)

 2. GOTR is among the National AfterSchool Association’s Most Influential in Health and Wellness programs. 

 3. GOTR is included in the newly released SAGE Encyclopedia of Out-of-School Learning.

From a volunteer coach...

This is my fourth year coaching GOTR, and every year I am amazed at the growth that I see in our girls as individuals and as a group throughout the season. I have been so astounded at how much the older girls have been learning from the younger girls, and how much everyone looks out for each other. It is so evident when the other coaches and I touch base with the girls throughout the school week, just how much they are implementing the GOTR curriculum in their day to day lives. I've had girls come up to me and tell me how well they have been able to handle their negative thoughts or feelings of frustration with a sibling or a friend. These are imperative life skills that GOTR is teaching this generation of girls. As a coach, I cannot even begin to say how much the curriculum has impacted my life as well. I frequently find myself using the strategies and reflecting on the lessons weekly. I've said it again and again, GOTR is the best program I have ever been a part of. All girls should have the opportunity to be a part of it! -Coach Becky

From some girls...

“I use Girls On The Run at home with my sister. I taught her how bullying is not ok. I told her to tell a teacher if someone’s hurting you or your feelings. We also made cards for kids in the hospital for our community outreach project. I also try to remember to be kind to other people and use kind words.” -Breanna

“This year at Girls On The Run, I learned to be confident! I also learned how to better handle tough problems.” -Ashley

“I used Girls On The Run at home when my brother annoyed me. I took a deep breath and it calmed me down and I did the [GOTR] strategy with him.” -Sienna

“I have learned how to persevere even when things are hard!” -Kenley

 *Grant made possible with support from Prime Time Palm Beach County, Inc., which receives significant funding from the Children’s Services Council of Palm Beach County, Inc. 

** Schools previously participating with Girls on the Run will not be considered for partnership with this grant.