Girls On The Run-This is a 2 day/week program dedicated to creating a world where every girl activates her limitless potential and is free to boldly pursue her dreams, learn that they CAN, no limits, no constraints. Only opportunities to be remarkable. Learn more & register at https://www.gotrchicago.org 

Battle of the Books- A program whose purpose is the encouragement of quality reading. It is offered jointly with area libraries. Team members read books from a list of books chosen by librarians. Scores are kept and winners are recognized, however, much emphasis is placed on the fun of participation and satisfaction of reading. Meetings take place once a week at lunch/recess time and battles are once a month from October through February. www.gailborden.info