Go Girls! Healthy Bodies Healthy Minds is a self esteem building mentoring programs for girls ages 12-14.

The "Go Girls! Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds" program is designed to provide girls aged 12-14 with information to help them make informed choices about healthy active living and support them in dealing with the emotional, social, and cultural issues they may face. In addition, the program provides girls with the tools they need to implement this healthier and happier lifestyle.

Go Girls was it started in 2001 by Ophea (Ontario Physical and Health Education Association). In 2004, Ophea partnered with Big Brothers Big Sisters in Ontario to deliver the Go Girls! program in nine communities. In 2006, BBBSC acquired the program nationally.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Leeds and Grenville started working with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lanark County, the Lanark Leeds & Grenville Health Unit, FOCUS, Portland Community Health Centre, Chimo School, SFDCI, and other community groups to launch a Pilot Program of Go Girls! in Smiths Falls in 2008. Go Girls Piloted at 3 locations in Leeds and Grenville in February of 2009. Those three locations were Westminster Public School, Boundary Street Public School and the Kemptville Youth Centre.

WE NEED YOU! Go Girls! is a volunteer mentoring program, and we need young women to lead the groups. This is a '3 hour per week for 12 week' committment and full training is provided. If you are interested in changing the lives of young girls in Leeds and Grenville, call the BBBS office today!

613-345-0281 or email mentoringmatters.ca