As the next academic school year begins, Five Seasons Family Sports Club in Burr Ridge is offering an education for children on a topic with lifelong implications: fitness.
“Fit Kids,” a six-week program that meets once a week, begins on Sept. 3 and runs until Oct. 10. Children from 5 to 7 years old will meet at the club, 6901 S. Madison, from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Tuesdays, while those who are 8 to 12 years old will meet Thursdays from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.
The sessions focus on cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, muscle coordination, and nutrition.
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“Fit Kids is a great start in developing sound fitness and exercise principles, and gets children active and educated about the different elements that create a healthy lifestyle,” said Erik Knowles, Five Seasons’ Director of Fitness. “All exercises and activities are interactive game-based and designed to capture the attention of youngsters.”
Parent and child orientation is 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 23 and registration deadline is Aug. 30. Attendance is highly recommended, though not mandatory to enroll in the program.
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The rate for members is $119; for non-members, who need to register as a Five Seasons guest, it is $179.
For more information, please contact Knowles at 630-570-5200, ext. 115.
Five Seasons is online at www.facebook.com/FiveSeasonsBurrRidge
