Thank you for all you have done to support Girls on the Run in our community. Since 2009, YWCA Mankato has served over 3,000 girls with this powerful program, instilling confidence, and a love of movement in our girls.
Girls on the Run programming will continue in our community, but in a new way. The YWCA Mankato will no longer directly offer Girls on the Run programs; instead, our sister council, Girls on the Run Minnesota, will expand their territory to include the Greater Mankato community, effective immediately.
Girls on the Run Minnesota offers both fall and spring seasons as well as a one-week summer opportunity, Camp GOTR. I have no doubt that whether you’d like to volunteer as a coach, support as a donor, and/or register your child for a future season of Girls on the Run, there is a place for you with Girls on the Run Minnesota.
YWCA Mankato continues our efforts of empowering and building confidence in girls through our current youth program offerings!
HANDBALL 2 UNIVERSITY is a program for 6th-12th grade girls. Each week, participants will engage in an hour of handball, with the support of the MSU Handball team, followed by an hour of academic support or college prep.
Girls Inc. offers research-based curriculum, delivered by trained, mentoring professionals. Girls have opportunities to learn new skills, belong to a group, make positive connections to peers and adults, contribute to society, feel competent and believe in their ability to create the best possible future for themselves.
Trades Trailblazers is a early release program for 6th-8th grade girls in the Mankato area. Each month, participants will have the opportunity to explore the trades through hands-on activities and demonstrations at South Central College in North Mankato, MN. Transportation is available!
GEARS is for 6th – 8th grade girls. Participants will be introduced to all types of cycling, and will learn technical riding skills, mechanical skills for bike maintenance, safety, and problem solving skills. Woven into the camp are empowering and motivating activities to build self-esteem and develop a strong sense of team, where every girl counts.
