The Girls on the Run program inspires girls to be joyful, healthy and confident using a fun, experience-based curriculum which creatively integrates running. The program, open to all 3rd and 4th grade girls, began at Ocean City Elementary School in Fall of 2022 and just wrapped up its second season with coaches Lauren Brueckner and Kim Prince. So far 20 OCES girls have participated. It is the hope that the girls will inspire, encourage, and spread the joy of healthy living to all members of their community.
To learn more about the program check out their website: Girls on the Run
On Saturday, December 9th, 13 girls from Ocean City Elementary School completed an epic 5K! This was part of the Girls on the Run program, where they've spent the last 10 weeks physically and mentally preparing for the experience. The OCES girls joined friends, family, and fellow girl runners from other Girls On The Run programs in the Eastern Shore.
Photo 1: left to right 4th graders Olivia Jadwin, Damiana Milite, Bella Brueckner and Jaidee Vitjathorn with their 5K medals