Maine Coast Memorial Hospital and the Down East Family YMCA in Ellsworth are partnering together again to help 3rd, 4th and 5th grade girls in the area feel better about themselves, lean the importance of teamwork, build self-awareness as well as healthy relationships.

Girl's on the Run is a 10 week after school program that will meet on Mondays and Thursdays at the Down East Family YMCA from 3 PM to 4:30 PM beginning September 12th . The program fee is $50, however financial assistance is available. To register, go HERE

The Girl's on the Run program also includes the completion of a community service project and running practice with the goal of completing a 5K run/walk.

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