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NYRR youth programs foster healthy and fit kids by providing free running programs, resources, and activities for educators who want to bring fitness into their schools.
This Month in Youth Programs
Win $500 for a Fitness Event at your School
Short on funds for Field Day? Don't have the resources to provide snacks at a fun run? We are awarding $20,000 in grants this spring to schools and non-profits that organize running and fitness events for their kids. We're celebrating the launch of Events to Run, a new resource on A Running Start with resources and guides to help you stage fun runs, track meets, and more! To enter, fill out this online application form with details about your event and how you would spend the $500 grant. Applications are due Monday, February 13. Click here for details.
Free Spring Track Program in NYC
Want to teach your students about track and field? Check back soon for information on the DOE New York City Developmental Track & Field Series, a free program for kids in grades 3 through 8 in NYC public schools. Click here to learn more about DTFS.
Zumba Returns to Harlem Children's Zone
Have you tried Zumba yet? Harlem Children's Zone hosts free classes for adults on Wednesdays from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Come 30 minutes early for a free warm-up session from NYRR. To RSVP, e-mail communityevents@nyrr.org or call 646.758.9650. Classes are held at the Harlem Armory at 40 West 143rd Street between Lenox Avenue and Fifth Avenue.
