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PHD: A Fun Health + Nutrition Program for Kids
Sep 01, 2010
 

PHD | Physical - Healthy- Driven

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HealthPartners and the YMCA are joining fitness forces.  Our PHD program is exercise disguised as fun and is designed to address the growing concerns over childhood obesity.
 
Each seven-week session includes fun, high-energy activities that focus on heart health, strength, coordination and flexibility.  PHD runs every seven weeks throughout the school year.  Register online > or call 612-230-9622.   

What: 2 days a week, 1 hour each day.  PHD shows kids and their families how to become more physically active and motivated while increasing overall health. The program is unique in that it is based on individual assessment and success is celebrated in relation to the child’s own improvement (vs. a national standard) so success is very attainable.   
 
Who: Kids ages 5 to 10
 
When: Sept. 14 - Oct. 28 | 7 weeks. 14 visits. | Tuesday and Thursday, 6pm - 7pm*
*Andover: 5:45pm - 6:45pm 

Where:  19 YMCA Locations 

Cost:  $50 for YMCA members, $66 for non-members. Parents receive YMCA guest passes for free workouts during the program.  Each child receives a free PHD t-shirt.
 
Register online > or call 612-230-9622.

PHD has 4 components:

  • Pre- and Post-Assessment:  Children receive a fitness screening to measure blood pressure, height, weight, muscular strength, cardio fitness and flexibility.
  • Exercise: Kids engage in moderate to vigorous activities and exercise. Creative games and activities get everyone up and moving, improving cardio fitness, strength and flexibility.
  • Nutrition: Visual aids help teach lessons about healthy and harmful foods.
  • Weekly newsletter: Families receive newsletters with healthy recipes, family activity ideas and tips for healthier living
“Together, we’re helping kids get a head start on developing healthy habits that can last a lifetime,” said HealthPartners Associate Medical Director, Beth Averbeck, M.D. “The kids in the PHD program are getting fit and they’re having a fun time doing it. It’s a win-win.”
 
Register online > or call 612-230-9622.
 
 
Labor Day Hours | 7am - 4pm
Aug 31, 2010
 
We're open from 7am - 4pm on Mon, 9/6.　 Check out the special (and FUN) holiday schedule at your Y.　
 
Join by 9/12 | Save 50% OR MORE on Joining Fee
Aug 31, 2010
 

YMCA really Big Sale

It's the YMCA really BIG Sale and it ends September 12.  You don't want to miss this - Become a YMCA member today!

 Here's the deal:

Join the Y and get 50% off the Joining Fee. You save $75. That's a BIG savings, but you can save even more. Refer a friend to join the Y and save another $25 on the Joining Fee; refer another friend and save another $25.  Refer a third friend and you don’t pay a Joining Fee!

Here's the really BIG deal:

If you join by September 12, you can also save on YMCA Swim Academy lessons. Save $10 per session - that’s just $25 for 7 lessons. Buy as many sessions as you wish - for the kids or yourself - to take in 2010 or 2011.

Check out Swim Academy Lesson Schedules>> Lessons begin September 13.  Purchase and register for swim lessons at the YMCA by September 12 to receive special offer.

Some restrictions apply.

 
 
 

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Aug 13, 2010
 

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