LEWISTON – The city of Lewiston’s Recreation Department will host “Track Fundamentals” from May 7 to June 14. The six-week program will be held at the Franklin Pasture Complex – Lewiston High School Track.

Track and field will be introduced to youth in grades kindergarten through six. Groups will be divided by ages, and children will be assigned to a specific group for the six weeks. Instructors will teach technique and emphasize physical fitness. Events available will be long-jump, shot-put, high jump, sprints, racewalk, hurdles, distance running and relays.

The cost for residents (limited to 60 participants) is $35, to include a track shirt, and $45 for nonresidents, along with a shirt.

Practice will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays. The director for “Track Fundamentals” will be Kevin Russell, former runner for the University of Maryland and a member of the Greater Boston Track Club.

Interested youth may register at the Lewiston Recreation Department, 65 Central Ave., prior to May 7, and inquiries may be made by calling 782-5951; TTY/TDD: 784-5999.