The Mission of the WLS^* Run Club is to promote fitness and a healthy lifestyle through the life-long sport of running. The program will emphasize:

• Fun!!!  Practices will include both running-related games and activities.  The students will be encouraged to come up with ideas for these activities and plan them themselves.   By making fitness fun, we hope to encourage children to include exercise through-out their life.
  
• Participation.  This is a non-competitive club.  While racing is a fun and worthy part of running, at this age, we believe in just getting to be involved.  The practices will be designed so that all abilities are included.  Walking is not only allowed but encouraged.
  
• Teamwork. The students will be encouraged to work together.  Just like in a Montessori classroom, we will have multi-age activities allowing the older children help mentor the younger children.
  
• Safety.  Children will be taught about safety, including staying within their limits, the importance of hydration and nutrition, and running safely.  All coaches are First Aid and CPR certified and have had a criminal background check.  Children will always be with a coach.
  

The WLS Run Club is not affiliated with World Learner School, Jonathon Montessori, WLS PTO, or the Chaska School District. WLS Run Club is NOT currently a non-profit 401(c).