The Run4Fun PS 182 program in Jamaica, Queens, serves the elementary school community of approximately 650 children. Our innovative during-school program focuses on integrating socio-emotional learning through play-based running games. Our socio-emotional curriculum is the core of our nurturing program, which emphasizes teamwork, empathy, resilience, and self-regulation. Through structured play and running games, children learn to navigate social situations, manage their emotions, and build positive relationships.

Our Middle School program in East New York, Brooklyn, provides comprehensive support for all middle school-aged youth, delivering our trauma-informed SEL curriculum through running. We emphasize physical activity, trauma-informed socio-emotional learning, and mental health. Additionally, we offer a specialized program dedicated to the unique needs and empowerment of young women. Our holistic and inclusive program ensures that every participant receives the guidance and resources necessary for their overall well-being and development.

We collaborate with A Place for Kids, delivering our program at PS 2 in the heart of Chinatown. Our program is dedicated to serving low-income immigrant Asian and Pacific Islander young people. We collaborate to deliver our socio-emotional curriculum through play-based running games, making learning both fun and impactful. These key components are designed to enhance academic performance, foster creativity, and build community resilience. Through this collaboration, we aim to empower young individuals with the skills and confidence needed for a brighter future.

In collaboration with PS 372 The Children's School we deliver our program to elementary aged children. The Children’s School is renowned for its inclusive learning environment, serving both general education students and neurodiverse students. This inclusive approach ensures that all children can thrive and reach their full potential. By blending physical activity with social and emotional learning, Run4Fun creates a supportive and joyful environment where young people can grow mentally, emotionally, and physically, all while having a lot of fun!

We deliver our Run4Fun socio-emotional girls curriculum in collaboration with Brooklyn Emerging Leaders Academy in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn. Designed to promote mental health and socio-emotional well-being, our program fosters life-skills, community, resilience, and leadership. Through running, our program provides a supportive and nurturing space where young women thrive, grow, and cheer each other on, celebrating every milestone together.

Run4Fun is in Greece! We have an exciting summer program in the village of Poros on the beautiful island of Kefalonia. Our fun-filled running event includes relays, running races, and various games held both in the village square and on the beach. Children from Poros, across Greece, and around the globe, including Britain, Italy, France, the USA, and many more, come together to participate. Join us for an unforgettable summer of fun and fitness!

Run4Fun collaborates with Brooklyn Prospect Charter School, one of our first partnered schools. We deliver our specially designed socio-emotional program for middle school students at their downtown Brooklyn campus. This program focuses on building emotional intelligence, resilience, and teamwork through various engaging activities and discussions. Our partnership aims to provide students with the tools they need to navigate their social and emotional development successfully. Through this collaboration, we strive to create a supportive and nurturing environment that empowers students to thrive both inside and outside the classroom.