Y Fit Kids

A Family-Centered Approach to Physical Activity, Nutrition and Healthy Choices

Developed in partnership with a Registered Dietitian, Y Fit Kids introduces children and youth ages 6 - 12 years and their parents to physical activity while also providing knowledge and developing skills on nutrition and lifestyle.

This program helps families target changes in nutrition and activity. It focuses on the underlying factors that contribute to a child or youth's unhealthy lifestyle. Families will meet with a member of the YMCA wellness team for a private intake interview to help develop family goals and a care plan.  Over a 6-week program, families will be lead through a variety of activities designed to build healthy habits, so that they can reach their own goals and live an overall healthy lifestyle.

Program Schedule:
*Start any time for a six-week program
Fall Session:  October 11 - November 17, 2011
Winter Session:  begins January 17 

Tuesdays 6:00-7:30pm - Registered Dietitian & Activity Components
Thursdays 6:00-7:00pm - Activity Components

Cost:
$25 plus tax for 1 child families
$35 plus tax for 2 or more children families
(Financial assistance is available.)

Registration is required. To register please visit the St. Catharines Walker Family YMCA or call 905-934-9622. For more information please contact Ashley Johnson at 905-934-9755 ext. 295 or by Email.

What participants had to say:

M & S Beatty:  The Y Fit Kids Program was amazing! 

You transformed our family's fitness and nutritional thinking completely around. Instead of making fitness a chore, my daughter and I discovered that exercise and fun can go together.

The nutritional aspect was so important as well. After years of struggling to get my daughter to try new foods, your team was able to show her that food is not only fuel for our bodies but that experimenting with new and different foods can be fun.

I would highly recommend the Y Fit program to moms and dads that want to help their children learn to lead healthy and active lives in a fun environment lead by professional and dedicated instructors.

The Dunkleys:  I like the activities at Y Fit Kids.  I learned about nutrition, how to read labels and portion sizes. The best part of Y Fit Kids is that my mom plays and learns with me. - Faith 

Y Fit Kids is an excellent program.  It is a great way to spend time and unwind with your child.  I enjoyed the program a lot.  My daughter Faith and I look forward to attending the program twice a week.  The staff are welcoming, warm and friendly.  They make you feel like you are a part of a family.  This program is also diverse which makes everyone feel included.  The activity is excellent and rewarding.  I enjoyed doing yoga, playing active games and zumbatomic.  It left me feeling refreshed and full of energy after each session. - Evette

For more information, view the Y FIt Kids Brochure.

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