More Than Pink (entering gr. 4-7)

New topics and more fun added for 2025, so if you participated in the past you can come back! Grades 4-5 will meet together and grades 6-7 with meet together.

More Than Pink is a program to inspire girls to stay true to themselves and live free from societal stereotypes. This 5-week program innovatively weaves training for a 5K run with lessons that empower girls to celebrate their bodies, honor their voices, and embrace their gifts. All athletic abilities are welcome. More Than Pink works around summer schedules, camps and vacations. Even if girls are going to be gone for a day or for a week they are still able to participate in the program. Information that is missed on certain topics will be handed out to the girls so they will still get the information.

A More Than Pink day consists of 50 minutes of a fun fitness activity and 50 minutes of a life lesson. This program meets three days a week. Topics may include friendship, team building, confidence, emotional intelligence, kindness, collaboration, interpersonal communication, individuality. We will be having women come from politics, fitness industry, and even professional sports team to come and speak to the girls.

More Than Pink Goals:

• To help girls grow and develop physically, mentally, and socially with local community support.
• To empower girls to be true to themselves at home and school, with self-image, friends, and activities.
• To provide resources and tools to help them not succumb to peer pressure, live with less stress, and become who they want to be.
• To measure fitness goals throughout the 5-week program.

The program builds throughout the summer and culminates in the girls, and others, running/walking a celebratory More Than Pink 5K on Monday, August 4 in the evening (Aug. 5 rain backup). Family and friends are welcome and encouraged to join the run! This is not a competitive race but a celebration of empowerment and inspiration! Family and friends can pay $5 the night of the run to participate.

Join us for a special More Than Pink Sampler, where participants can get a taste of what this empowering program is all about. Designed for girls in grades 4-7, this session will feature a fun activity focused on building confidence, teamwork, and overall well-being. Attendees will get to experience a mix of physical movement, creative expression, and meaningful discussions - all in a supportive and uplifting environment. Whether you're a seasoned "MTP'er" or want to try it out for the first time - this is perfect for you! 

P.S. A yummy snack will be provided, too!