Camp GOTR

Camp GOTR combines the best of Girls on the Run with all the fun of summer camp! During each of our one week, 1/2 day sessions, girls entering 3rd – 5th grade (25-26 school year) will enjoy building friendships in a fun and inclusive setting that includes interactive games, being physically active, AND expressing creativity through arts, crafts and storytelling.  

Camp GOTR offers two different camp themes, "Girls Have Heart" & "Girls Have Power." Girls may register for one or both sessions to experience both themes!

We are always working to partner with site hosts throughout our 10-county area to more camp sessions this summer! If you are interested in learning more about hosting Camp GOTR, reach out to our Program Coordinator at: melissa.colby@girlsontherun.org

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CAMP GOTR SUMMER 2025

See the details below for our summer sessions!

 

Manhattan Sessions Camp Details

Manhattan Sessions Camp Details
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  • Manhattan camp sessions are open to ANY girl throughout the Flint Hills area entering 3rd-5th grade for the 25/26 school area
  • Manhattan's Camp GOTR registration opens March 25th with Early Bird Pricing
  • Girls may register for one, two or three sessions!
    • June 9-13th from 8am-12/noon “Girls Have Heart” at Marlatt Elementary
    • June 23-27th from 8am-12/noon “Girls Have Power”  location to be determined
    • July 7-11th from 8am-12/noon “Girls Have Power" at Keats Park, Manhattan
  • Campers must be able to attend each day of camp for the entire time. 
  • Registration is open on a "first come, first served" basis and will remain open until the Friday before each session or until all slots are filled. 

REGISTER HER HERE!

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CAMP GOTR DETAILS FOR WEST ELEMENTARY, WAMEGO
  • Camp GOTR at West Elementary will be hosted June 2nd through 6th from 8am to 12/noon each day
  • Camp will be held at the Train Depot Station, Wamego City Park
  • Registration is limited to girls who are enrolled at USD #320 West Elementary
  • Camp GOTR registration opens March 25th with Early Bird Pricing
  • Registration is open on a "first come, first served" basis to all rising 3rd-5th grade girls (25/26 school year) at West
  • Registration will remain open until all slots are filled, or until the deadline on 5/30/25
  • Theme: "Girls Have Power"  
  • Camp is Monday through Friday from 8am-12/noon.
  • Campers must be able to attend each day of camp for the entire time

REGISTER HER HERE!

Camp GOTR Details for Spring Valley, Junction City
  • Spring Valley will host Camp GOTR July 21st to 25th from 8am to 12/noon each day.
  • Registration is limited to girls who are enrolled at USD #475 Spring Valley Elementary
  • Camp GOTR registration opens on April 15th with Early Bird Pricing through May 15th.
  • Spring Valley is able to use grant funding provided by Blue Cross Blue Shield's Healthy Habits for Life Grant, the registration fee is able to be reduced to $75 for the Early Bird registration fee and $100 for the Standard Registration fee.
  • Registration is open on a "first come, first served" basis to all rising 3rd-5th grade girls (25/26 school year) at Spring Valley
  • Registration will remain open until all slots are filled, or until the deadline on 7/18/25
  • Theme: "Girls Have Heart"  
  • Campers must be able to attend each day of camp for the entire time

REGISTER HER HERE!

Become a Camp GOTR Site Host this Summer!

Girls on the Run of the Flint Hills is proud to serve the counties of Clay, Cloud, Geary, Pottawatomie, Riley, Jackson, Lyon, Osage, Shawnee and Wabaunsee and welcome any interest from potential sites in hosting a Camp GOTR session. As a Camp GOTR site, we will provide you with all the resources, training, and support necessary to deliver camp programming to your campers. Say "YES!" to empowering girls and having fun this summer - submit your Site Host Application today!

Site Host App: www.pinwheel.us/siteapplication/signup/CampGOTRsummer25siteApp

The deadline to submit an application to host Camp GOTR for Summer 2025 is May 15th.  Reach out to Program Coordinator, Melissa Colby to inquire about site requirements and Camp GOTR details at: melissa.colby@girlsontherun.org

Camp GOTR Coach

Just like with our afterschool program, volunteers are the heart of Camp GOTR. We simply could not offer this program without the help of our superstar coaches. Just like our traditional GOTR programming, Camp GOTR Coaches will receive all the training, supplies and support needed to create an unforgettable week-long experience for participants.

Submit a Coach Application for Camp GOTR by May 15th! www.pinwheel.us/volunteer/signup/CampGOTRsumm25coachApp

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Registration Fee

Inspiring girls, building confidence and a healthy lifestyle is PRICELESS! However, there are real costs associated with operating a non-profit organization, training our coaches and delivering Girls on the Run programming girls throughout our 10-county area each summer.

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Our Standard Camp GOTR registration fee per girl/per session is $135 and includes:

  • Five daily lessons (20+ hours) delivered by GOTR-trained volunteer coaches
  • Curriculum and lesson materials and supplies
  • Art & crafts projects in which she will creatively express herself 
  • Individual Camp Journal
  • Individual GOTR cinch sack for individual items
  • Camp GOTR T-shirt & water bottle
  • Camp Bracelet
  • Healthy snack each morning
  • Completion Certificate
  • Memories and friendships to last a lifetime!
Registration Fee Guide
Registration Type Price
Early Bird Registration Fee (ends April 30th) $110
Standard Registration Fee (May 1st to each sessions' deadline)  $135
Financial Aid eligible for annual household income between $39,999.01-$49,000  $108

Financial Aid eligible for annual household income between $30,000.01-$39,999

$76

Financial Aid eligible for annual household income between $25,000.01-$30,000

$48

Financial Aid eligible for annual household income between $0-$25,000

$25

We are committed to ensuring any girl who wishes to participate is able to regardless of ability to pay. Financial aid eligibility is included within the online registration process. Simply answer the eligibility questions within the online registration, and your eligibility will be determined immediately. If financial aid is awarded, the fee is adjusted accordingly.

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Can my girl attend more than one session of camp?

YES! Camp GOTR hosts two different themes so families have the option to register for the camp theme they prefer - Or both themes! 

1.  "Girls Have Heart"  Throughout this week girls will have fun exploring FRIENDSHIPS with activities designed to discover what makes a good friend and how to be a good friend to others. 

2.  "Girls Have Power"  Throughout this week girls will have fun exploring EMOTIONS with activities designed to identify and respond to their emotions and how to recognize emotions in others and offer support.

We can't afford the program registration fee, but our child would love to participate. How does financial aid work?

We NEVER want cost to be the reason she doesn't participate and are committed to making Girls on the Run accessible to all who want to particpate! Thanks to the generosity of donors, grants, and community supporters, financial aid is available to any girl who needs it. Financial aid eligibility is included in the online registration process through a series of questions to determine eligibility. Families will know immediately if financial aid is awarded and the fee will be adjusted accordingly. (Eligibility is based on a sliding scale based on household size and income.) 

What is your refund policy for Camp GOTR?

Policy for Payment / Cancellation / Withdrawal from Camp GOTR

THE PARTICIPANT WILL RECEIVE A 75% REFUND IF REQUESTED 10 CALENDAR DAYS PRIOR TO THE FIRST DAY OF HER CAMP SESSION TO ALLOW AMPLE TIME TO FILL THE SPOT.

Requests should be submitted via email to Program Coordinator, Melissa Colby at: melissa.colby@girlsontherun.org

REFUNDS CANNOT BE ISSUED ONCE HER CAMP SESSION IS WITHIN 10 CALENDAR DAYS OF THE FIRST DAY OF CAMP.

My girl isn't a big runner. Is this program for her? OR My girl is already a skilled runner. Is this program for her?

Yes! GOTR is so much more than running!  Every girl can benefit from the experience of building confidence through accomplishment while participating in our rich, curriculum-based, age-appropriate, interactive lessons and team-building. She can expect lots of games, talking, laughing and creative expression each day. And know that when we say "run," we mean run, walk, skip, roll or push, just as long as you are moving foward!

Is there a way for me or my business to sponsor an individual girl, a team of girls, or a Camp GOTR session?

Yes! As a mission-driven 501(c)3, Girls on the Run relies on generous donors in order to provide more than $30,000 in program scholarships for families in need. Please reach out to candice.mcintosh@girlsontherun.org to receive more information about sponsoring a girl or a team of girls this season.

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