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Running Programs

KidSpirit is excited to offer three new running programs for children grades 3-8. For questions or concerns, please contact the KidSpirit office at 541-737-KIDS(5437).

Program Descriptions

Girls on the Run (Grades 3-5)

Eleven weeks of interactive curriculum is designed to educate and prepare preteen girls for a lifetime of self-respect and healthy living. The program ends with celebratory 5K event, in which the girls participate with their team, coaches and the community. For more information, go to GOTR Willamette Valley.

Girls on Track (Grades 6-8)

Girls on Track is a sister program to Girls on the Run. It uses the GOTR model with more advanced curriculum focused on middle school experiences. The program ends with celebratory 5K event, in which the girls participate with their team, coaches, and the community. For more information, go to GOTR Willamette Valley.

Final 5K Celebratory Events

All KidSpirit race series events are open to the community. For registration, please visit 125 Langton Hall, OSU or go to KidSpirit Races Series.

Chefs in Motion (Grades 3-5, 6-8)

Chefs in Motion is an overall wellness program that combines running/walking and cooking giving youth the opportunity to participate in non-competitive physical activity with a nutritional cooking component. Runners and walkers of all levels are welcome. This first season is limited to 15 participants per age group.

Running/walking 2x/week: Participants will meet twice a week to run/walk as a team with the goal of completing a marathon over nine weeks. Each individual will chart their first 23 miles over the course of the season and receive free entry into a KidSpirit Community 5K Event to complete their marathon.

Cooking 1x/week: Through hands-on activities, participants will learn the art of recipe preparation, kitchen skills, safety, menu planning and grocery shopping, along with the importance of a healthy diet, all while preparing their own meals. Parents/guardians are encouraged to attend and participate.

What to Wear

Please remember that participants need to wear/bring...

Comfortable clothing
Layers to accomodate cold, heat or rain
Suncreen (if needed)
Athletic running shoes
Water bottles will be distributed during the first practice

Viewing Classes

Parents/Guardians are welcome to view classes. We ask that you check in with the instructor before class and do not interrupt the lesson.



	Limit results to this site.		OSU Home » Health and Human Sciences » KidSpirit Youth Programs » Programs » Running Programs. Running Programs KidSpirit is excited to offer three new running programs for children grades 3-8. For questions or concerns, please contact the KidSpirit office at 541-737-KIDS(5437). Program Descriptions Location & Parking What to Wear Viewing Classes Registration Information and Schedule... Program Descriptions Girls on the Run (Grades 3-5) Eleven weeks of interactive curriculum is designed to educate and prepare preteen girls for a lifetime of self-respect and healthy living. The program ends with celebratory 5K event, in which the girls participate with their team, coaches and the community. For more information, go to GOTR Willamette Valley. Girls on Track (Grades 6-8) Girls on Track is a sister program to Girls on the Run. It uses the GOTR model with more advanced curriculum focused on middle school experiences. The program ends with celebratory 5K event, in which the girls participate with their team, coaches, and the community. For more information, go to GOTR Willamette Valley. Final 5K Celebratory Events All KidSpirit race series events are open to the community. For registration, please visit 125 Langton Hall, OSU or go to KidSpirit Races Series. Chefs in Motion (Grades 3-5, 6-8) Chefs in Motion is an overall wellness program that combines running/walking and cooking giving youth the opportunity to participate in non-competitive physical activity with a nutritional cooking component. Runners and walkers of all levels are welcome. This first season is limited to 15 participants per age group. Running/walking 2x/week: Participants will meet twice a week to run/walk as a team with the goal of completing a marathon over nine weeks. Each individual will chart their first 23 miles over the course of the season and receive free entry into a KidSpirit Community 5K Event to complete their marathon. Cooking 1x/week: Through hands-on activities, participants will learn the art of recipe preparation, kitchen skills, safety, menu planning and grocery shopping, along with the importance of a healthy diet, all while preparing their own meals. Parents/guardians are encouraged to attend and participate. What to Wear Please remember that participants need to wear/bring... Comfortable clothing Layers to accomodate cold, heat or rain Suncreen (if needed) Athletic running shoes Water bottles will be distributed during the first practice Viewing Classes Parents/Guardians are welcome to view classes. We ask that you check in with the instructor before class and do not interrupt the lesson.