Come Have an Awesome Time at the Y!

It's Tumble Time Once Again!

Just Kick It!

UPDATE ON DREAM TEAM T-BALL

The Dream Team T-Ball Game 

for this evening has been 

cancelled due to excessive heat.  

Next week's games are still 

on as scheduled as we 

hope the weather 

cooperates a little bit.  

TRY THESE FUN EXERCISES WITH THE KIDS!!

Types of Exercises You Can Do With Your Child
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Balance:  This exercise is like a mirror game.  You start  by telling the child to follow your lead while you hold up one foot for several seconds, then the other.  You can squat down or get on your tiptoes.  Whatever you do, make sure you’re balancing.  After you’ve had a turn, tell them it’s his/her turn to lead.

Hop Dots:  This is a simple exercise that’s easy for children do, but it has great rewards.  Put dots on the floor and have them hop from dot to dot and maybe have them pick up a couple of things along the way.  You should do it too to make the experience more enjoyable for the kids.

Hold on:  With this one the child is simply trying to hold on to mommy or daddy’s leg while walking.  This is fun for all children.  What they don’t know is they’re working almost every muscle in their body just trying to hold on.

Quick on Your Feet:  Start off this exercise by kneeling.  Toss a ball in the air high enough that you can hop up to both feet and grab it before it touches the ground.  After you’ve mastered that, do the same thing from a sitting position. And after that, do it from a lying position.  Younger kids can also do this exercise by using a balloon and have them do the same movements. 

Gorilla Walk:  Spread your feet apart about as wide as your shoulders. Bend at your waist and grab your ankles. Hold your ankles and walk stiff-legged.

Worm Walk:  Get into a push-up position, with your body and arms straight and your hands on the floor.  Keep your hands still and walk feet up as close to your hands as possible.  Keep feet still and walk with your hands forward to the starting position.

http://www.a-zfunforkids.com/exercise-ideas.html

Upcoming Programs for Winter II Session

Registration now open for all Winter II programs until February 19th!

Fort 4 Fitness

Race Weekend is Here!

The first three years of this annual event were spectacular as local health and fitness organizations joined with Fort4Fitness to celebrate Northeast Indiana’s commitment to healthy living and lifestyles.  2011 promises to be bigger and better!  Make your plans to join us for this weekend of fun and fitness in the Fort on September 23-24, 2011!

There's something for everyone at the Fort4Fitness Fall Festival.  Several events make up the Fall Festival, each of which offers an opportunity for participants to enhance their lifestyle through healthy activities or information.

The Fort4Fitness Health Festival is a 2-day event, held at Parkview Field.  The Health Festival is open to the general public free of charge and features both local and national exhibitors who are there to provide attendees with information on health, wellness and exercise.

Merchandise vendors are also a part of the Health Festival, along with entertainment and featured speakers throughout the event.  The Friday night Health Festival also serves as the location for packet pick-up for Saturday's races, and hosts the conclusion of the Kids & Seniors Marathon.

Kids Marathon - Parkview Field
6:30 pm Friday 

Seniors Marathon - Parkview Field
6:30 pm Friday

4 mile Run/Walk - downtown Fort Wayne         
7:30 am Saturday


Half Marathon - downtown Fort Wayne             
8:00 am Saturday                                           
                                               
10k Run/Walk - downtown Fort Wayne            
9:00 am Saturday                                               

Mileage Club

 

This after school walking program allows elementary students a chance to enjoy time with friends, set goals, have incentives, and get some exercise! Mileage Club is based on individual performance and not on competition. Children become fit and learn to change activity behaviors by setting and achieving personal goals. Your child will have the opportunity to walk two days a week for 22 weeks after school. Permission forms can be picked up at your school office or at the YMCA.

Ages

1st grade through 4th grade

When

Week of 9/26 through Week of 3/13

(Specific dates are on the permission form)

Where

Lancaster Elementary School

Bluffton Elementary School

Southern Wells Elementary School

Contact

Wells County YMCA at (260) 565-9622

Cost

Free

5 Easy Lunch for Kid Ideas

 

By Sherrie Le Masurier

When it comes to kid-friendly lunches some of the best lunches are the ones kids can make themselves. We have an easy lunch for kid rule in our house. At least once a week our children aged 11 and 13 make their own lunches.
Over the years, their list of easy lunch for kid favorites has grown to include some really good food selections. Today both children can whip up their lunches at lightening speed and the best part aside from the ease of assembly is that they’re packing something they enjoy.

So in honor of my children and their easy lunch for kid homemade recipes, here are some of their favorites.

Sandwich Roll Ups

Mini Subs

Homemade Lunchables

Cold Dogs

Lunchtime Leftovers

An easy lunch for kid idea is as close as your kitchen cupboard. Be creative and suggest some new food combinations, you may be surprised how well they go over!

To view full article visit:
http://www.school-lunch-ideas.com/

Youth Programs: ZumbAtomic

Kids, put your dancing shoes on, because ZumbAtomic has come to the Y!

Designed exclusively for kids (ages 4-12), ZumbAtomic classes are rockin', high-energy fitness parties packed with specially choreographed, kid-friendly routines and all the music kids love, like hip-hop, raggaeton, cumbia and more.  Parents love ZumbAtomic because of the effect it has on kids, increasing their focus and self-confidence, boosting metabolism and enhancing coordination.

Days:                       Tuesdays (June 7 - August 23)
Times:                      Little Starz (Ages 4-7) - 9:00-9:45 am
                                Big Starz (Ages 8-12) - 9:45-10:30 am
Cost:                        Members              Free
                                Non-Members      $2 per class

Parents of Little Starz will have an opportunity at the end of each class to see what their children have learned.  In our first week, this is what we saw:

The children had a wonderful time learning Zumba steps and having an opportunity to put it all together for parents in the end.  We hope that you can join them next Tuesday!