At Girls Who Run Ireland we teach self respect, respect for ones self, self discipline humility, honesty, values and acceptance. We provide a toolkit for young girls that will assist them navigating the turbulent teen years. The program is designed to combine a holistic active wellbeing camp for young girls with lessons that teach actual life skills. We challenge the girls by asking them to ask themselves -Why am I polite? Because I have value and respect for others. Why do I exercise? Because I have self respect. First we learn to love ourselves and love our strengths. The only person whom we have control over is ourselves. We have no control over other people, places and things but we do have control over how we perceive them.
our Camps
Our summer and mid term camps were created to bring a sense of balance, self worth and resilience into the lives of every young Queen that passes through our program. We are devoted and committed to ensuring each young lady understands her self worth utilizes her gifts and develops a growth mindset. Our 24 page “Toolkit” is packed full of tips and useful strategies to help young girls navigate the pre-teen years. Lots of big changes are happening – physical, emotional, cognitive and social. During this time, young girls bodies, emotions and identities change in different ways at different times. This toolkit was designed by professionals to assist with this process – A toolkit for life. Practical help and advice a strong foundation for building your child’s resilience. Every young lady needs good mental health to develop in a healthy way, build strong relationships and deal with challenges. Every Queen who completes the program takes away this toolkit, it’s part of the program, be it a summer camp, mid term camp or Saturday morning camp.
Our Camp Coordinators
Our program has been developed by professional experts in their field. We’ve collaborated with a Neuro Coach for mindfulness and meditation exercises. A nutritionist has shared insight and delicious recipes that can be enjoyed by the whole family. Our camp coordinators bring a wealth of knowledge from running a successful award winning business and marathon runner. Both our camp coordinators have been Garda vetted and are committed to safeguarding children and young ladies during their time at camp and in their care. We are mothers to Ryan age 24, Hannah age 11 and Kai age 17, Mischa age 9.
Our camp coordinators are the founder and active members of Women Who Run Ireland. Women Who Run Ireland is a group for women who just love to run. It is a community for women to share nutrition, advice, running routes, races, events, meet-ups, and chats. It can be found on Facebook and Instagram.
Tara Wilson Black–Founder Girls Who Run Ireland and Women Who Run Ireland
QUALIFICATIONS
Reiki – Mastership Level – 2009-2014
Coaching – Sport Ireland – 2020
Safe Guarding Child Welfare and Protection – Sport Ireland – 2020
Transversal Skills – Innovation Academy UCD – 2020
Restorative Practices – Childhood Development Initiative (CDI Ireland) – 2021
AWARDS
12 Irish Print Awards 2003 – 2018
South Dublin Female Entrepreneur Of The Year 2005
Sports Volunteer Of The Year Award 2020 – South Dublin Sports Partnership.
Tara Wilson Black
Facebook link : https://www.facebook.com/tara.wilsonblack/
Instagram link : @girlswhorunireland
Our Blog
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Awesome Camps
Our summer and mid term camps run daily from 10am-2pm Monday To Friday. The program includes mindfulness, meditation, yoga, exercise, nutrition and dance. It’s a holistic active well being program for young girls. Saturday morning programs run from 10am–12:30 for the duration of 6 weeks. Contact us for the next program start date For Volvo S60 2005-2009 ORACLE LED Halo Kit 2379-002 Blue
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What the parents and kids say
Our summer and midterm camps were created to bring a sense of balance, self-worth, and resilience into the lives of every young Queen that passes through our program. We are devoted and committed to ensuring each young lady understands her self worth utilizes her gifts and develops a growth mindset. Our 24-page “Toolkit” is packed full of tips and useful strategies to help young girls navigate the pre-teen years. Lots of big changes are happening–physical, emotional, cognitive, and social. During this time, young girls’ bodies, emotions, and identities change in different ways at different times. This toolkit was designed by professionals to assist with this process-A toolkit for life. Practical help and advice a strong foundation for building your child’s resilience. Every young lady needs good mental health to develop in a healthy way, build strong relationships and deal with challenges. Every Queen who completes the program takes away this toolkit, it’s part of the program, be it a summer camp, mid-term camp, or Saturday morning camp. Here’s what some of the parents and kids have to say about our fantastic program.
This camp is awesome. I made lots of friends and learned a lot about myself. I LOVE MY TSHIRT. The best part is realising I am beautiful just the way I am, no need to change, I just need to be myself, a QUEEN.
SARAH BYRNE
, – AGE 9 {Queen}My daughter loved the camp. This is a very inclusive camp a group of girls who support, motivate and encourage each other. Lots of tips, resources and challenges in the booklet my daughter brought home. It was great seeing how her week went we will definitely try the recipes at home and yoga moves along with the mindful meditation. This camp has it ALL! Thank you for bringing this much needed camp to life!
JENNIFER LAWLESS
, ~PARENTI LOVE THIS CAMP. Thanks Tara and Lisa for helping me to release the Queen inside of me. I learned to skip like really skip, as part of a TEAM not alone. I loved our group skipping sessions and calling in the other queens in my group. Skipping together is much more fun.
CHLOE HARRIS
, ~Age 11 {QUEEN}WOW. Where to start… This camp should be in every community in every county in Ireland. A fun camp just for girls. My daughter is much more relaxed, practices mindfulness herself and made lots of friends or as she like to call them “Queens”. This camp is a breath of fresh air for young girls. A bit of everything, loved the toolkit my other children are benefiting from that camp take away. Thank you Tara & Lisa, amazing program, see you for the Saturday morning workshop.
CAROLINE O’TOOLE
, - PARENTThe change in my daughter after attending the camp is powerful. She no longer walks with her head down, she walks tall. She’s no longer the pessimist, now an optimist. She speaks positively about herself and now has a “can do attitude”. What did you do with my daughter? How is it possible in 5 days that these changes have occurred? My daughter now fully accepts herself, faults and all. She celebrates her uniqueness and accepts her failures. A miracle. Is there any camps for adults?
AMANDA HEALY
My daughter is very shy and reserved. This camp did wonders for her self esteem, self worth and self belief. The toolkit booklet at the end of the week is an excellent addition. When camp finishes my daughter still has the tools she learned to help her navigate her surroundings. Excellent program, it should be in every primary school in the country. Thank you Tara and Lisa this has been an amazing journey of self discovery for our daughter. Any spare t-shirts for adults?
PAULINE O’BRIEN
Pricing Structure
Our summer/mid term or Saturday morning workshop releases the happy hormone serotonin which boost your moods and overall sense of well-being. Our camps build confidence, self awareness, self esteem and strength of character. Fun interactive routines, an exciting way to exercise and get the blood pumping along with tasty healthy recipes to try at home. What’s not to love? And if you like what you see why not become a camp coordinator yourself and brings the Girls Who Run Ireland program to a county and community near you. We will train you, share the program offer lots of tips, resources to help get you started.
Summer & midterm camps
- FREE T-SHIRT & TOOLKIT
- OUT DOOR ACTIVITIES
- IN DOOR ACTIVITIES
saturday 6 week program
- FREE T-SHIRT & TOOLKIT
- OUT DOOR ACTIVITIES
- IN DOOR ACTIVITIES
coordinator program
- PROGRAM TOOLKIT
- DIGITAL RESOURCES, LOGO, CREATIVE ETC
- PROGRAM TRAINING, DELIVERY, SET UP