First Step Fit Kids is a year-long fitness program for children ages 6-12. The objective of the program is to get kids moving, introduce basic nutrition education and fitness curriculum, and to provide new CHANCES to children in local communities.

First Step Fit Kids will:

• Teach kids a mindset for a lifetime of fitness
• Teach kids the link between goal-setting, effort, and achievement
• Engage kids in a program that will help to enhance their self-esteem, self-discipline, determination, teamwork, and sportsmanship
• Utilize fun, hands-on, informational lessons and family nights to increase participant’s understanding of health, nutrition, and academics by using program experiences as teaching opportunities
• Promote active family engagement and cohesion
• Assist families in becoming healthier through educational seminars and training
• Provide kids with the opportunity to participate in community fun runs and walks
• Provide kids with time for positive energy release!
• Be fun!