Fitness Fun for Kids 6-12 Years Old
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Physical Activity Gets Kids Moving!
- Try for 60 minutes of physical activity every day.
- Look for programs and classes that focus on abilities rather than age, since kids mature at different rates.
- School-aged kids can play on teams, as well as participate in individual activities.
Encourage children to try different activities to find their likes and dislikes.- Be safe. Use safety equipment, like bike helmets, shin guards, wrist guards and elbow and kneepads to prevent injuries.
- Be active together as a family. Parents are strong role models.
Things you can do with your child:
Bike- Hike
- Baseball or softball
- Soccer
- Tennis
- Swim
- Gymnastics
Basketball- Kickball
- Walking
- Jog
- Fly a kite
- Skateboarding
- Work out
Work in the garden- Play frisbee
- Dance
- Jump rope
- Rake leaves
- Walk the dog
- Wash the car
Play hopscotch- Roller/in-line skating
- Play tag, twister, limbo
Places to Call for Group Activities:
Ask for scholarship information if financial assistance is needed.
| Santa Rosa Recreation and Parks: | ||
| Finley Center | 543-3737 | |
| Steele Lane | 543-3282 | |
| Petaluma Community Center | 778-4380 | |
| Rohnert Park Recreation Department | 588-3456 | |
| Sebastopol Community Center | 823-1511 | |
| Town of Windsor Recreation & Parks | 838-1260 | |
| Boys & Girls Club | ||
| Cloverdale | 894-5063 | |
| Healdsburg | 433-4479 | |
| Petaluma | 769-5322 | |
| Santa Rosa | 542-3249 | |
| Sonoma | 938-8544 | |
| Rohnert Park | 795-0139 | |
| Windsor | 838-1959 | |
| YMCA Office | 544-1829 | |
| YMCA Gym/Swim Center | 545-9622 | |
Parks and Recreation are listed in the light blue front section of the phone book under:
City Government Offices—Recreation & Parks
County Government Offices—Parks Department
California State Government Offices—Parks & Recreation Department
United States Government Offices—Physical activity information 1-888-232-4674
Press Democrat: Check the sports section every Tuesday for Youth Sports Information. Phone Book: Recreation & Parks are listed under City, County and State Government Offices in the light blue front section of the phone book. See the Yellow Pages for Baseball Clubs, Recreation Centers, Soccer Clubs, Swimming Pools—Public, Youth Organizations and Centers for more ideas.
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