Coach Benson appreciates having parents/community members show up to volunteer to walk around the track and keep an eye on the kids during Club times. Volunteers provide moral support for the kids, and just-in-case backup should the kids need help. Contact Coach Benson to volunteer!
Running/Walking Club times
7:20am-7:35am every morning (except during bad weather)
- Mondays & Wednesdays = 3rd-5th graders
- Tuesdays & Thursdays = PK-2nd graders
- Friday = All Ages
Your support and appreciation helps promote a healthy lifestyle and gives the kids reassurance that this is a fun and important activity.
Things We Do at Running/Walking Club
- Cheer kids on as they do their laps
- Give out tons of high-fives
- Walk or run around the track ourselves to keep the kids motivated
- Talk to the kids when they want attention
- Promote kind interactions between the kids
- Provide motivation to keep moving. “You don’t have to run, but you do have to keep moving. If you’re tired, let’s count to 30 and sit on the bench.”
- Wish the kids a good day at school when they decide they are done.
—-Note: There is no set number of times kids have to go around the track. The PE teachers prefer that the kids get at least 2 laps in. But, ultimately, the kids get to decide for themselves when they are done…until the last bell rings. Then everyone is done.