Never too early for kids to learn fit lifestyle

BY NANCY KELLY

Kings County Register



Now in its second year, Berwick’s Kid Fit program continues to offer once-weekly after school fun for elementary school students.

The group, which got its start with support from the Western Kings County Active Kids Healthy Kids fund, runs Thursdays from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Berwick’s town hall gymnasium. Similar to Berwick’s Teen Fit program, Kid Fit provides an opportunity for youngsters to sample games, sports and aerobic activity in a fun atmosphere.

Donna Conrad acts as the official coordinator and sponsor for the program.

“The program is a blend of things for kids in grades one to six,� says Conrad. “Aside from the activity component, it provides an environment where group and team cooperation is fostered.�

She adds, the program encourages kids to be more physically active and promotes an awareness of health and well-being among the young participants. Regular weekly programming is augmented with special theme days throughout the session.

“It’s never too early for kids to learn the benefits of a healthy lifestyle and to make activity a part of a their routine,� says Conrad.

A group of former Teen Fit members, all of whom are now in Grade 11, lead the program on a rotational, week-to-week basis.

The next session of Kid Fit begins Feb. 1, but intake is ongoing and new members are welcome to join before that date. The fee per session is $35, and more information can be obtained by contacting Conrad at 679-0700 or donna.conrad@ns.sympatico.ca .