Girls on the Run of Northern Virginia is registering girls in third through eighth grade for its curriculum-based after school program. By using a curriculum that creatively integrates running with life lessons, Girls on the Run of Northern Virginia supports girls in developing the confidence and character they need to become strong, healthy women.
In Fairfax, spring 2016 teams will be hosted at the following schools: Bonnie Brae Elementary, Fairfax Villa Elementary, Greenbriar East Elementary, Greenbriar West Elementary, Laurel Ridge Elementary, Little Run Elementary, Navy Elementary, Oak View Elementary, Providence Elementary, St. Leo the Great Catholic, Wakefield Forest Elementary and Wakefield Forest Middle School.
In Springfield, spring 2016 teams will be hosted at Garfield Elementary, Orange Hunt Elementary, Saratoga Elementary and Newington Forest Elementary.
Girls on the Run NOVA offers discounts for active duty and retired military families as well as families registering two or more siblings. Financial aid is also available based on household income.
Families can register on the Girls on the Run NOVA website, www.gotrnova.org, until Feb. 29. For a list of participating schools, visit http://gotrnova.org/families#join-a-team.