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HEALTHY KIDS CAMP at CAMP WILLIAM PENN
July 16 - July 21, 2007
A six-day program for children to learn the joys of Physical Fitness.
Learn about the benefits of physical activity and practice.
Learn about nutrition and healthy snacking.
Feel better about one's body!
Held at Camp William Penn in the Pocono Mountains.
Children ages 8 to 12.
For more information call 215-683-3605.
The underlying goals of the program are for participants to:
- Acquire a knowledge of the benefits of physical activity
- Have ample experience to practice and increase confidence with recognized basic motor skills necessary for this age range, including:
* Walking and running
* Jumping, hopping, skipping
* Climbing
* Balancing
* Coordination
* Throwing and catching
- To learn age-appropriate nutritional information, with a particular focus on healthy snacking
- To discuss age-appropriate body image issues
- To introduce children to the variety of physical activities available in Philadelphia Recreation Centers so that they can continue to develop movement skills even after the camp experience is over
Activities
Children will participate in a synergistic combination of traditional camp activities (i.e., fishing, swimming, boating, hiking, a ropes course, nature studies, campfires, talent show) and targeted physical movement activities, including:
Low impact aerobics
Core movements (balance and coordination)
Strength band conditioning
Plyometrics
Stretching
Body weight resistance exercises
Participants will also be introduced to a series of team sports, including basketball, soccer, baseball, and volleyball. These activities will emphasize confidence, motor skill development, and the value of participation rather than winning and losing.
Participants will attend a workshop on body image concerns facilitated by a professional in this field. They will also attend nutrition workshops focused on healthy eating, particularly snacking.
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