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Upcoming Fit Kids Club Series Events:
GraniteKids Triathlon
The Red River Run
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The 2012 Apple Kids Duathlon.
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Greetings!
The school bell has stopped ringing and for many kids summer is a time to relax and enjoy the break from school. Some will use this time to hang out with friends, go to the mall, or watch TV; while others will explore local resources and pack their summer full of active opportunities and fun experiences. Balance is key and it's essential for kids to be active throughout the entire year and get the 60 minutes of active play they need everyday for good health. Summer is no exception.
To increase physical activity, today's children need safe routes to walk and bike to school, parks, playgrounds and community centers where they can play, and activities like sports, dance or fitness programs that are exciting and challenging enough to keep them engaged.
BLEND works with community leaders, youth-serving organizations and schools to increase opportunities for kids to be physically active, both in and out of school and create new opportunities for families to move together. An example is the 2012 BLEND Fit Kids Club Series. This series of 13 endorsed area race events is designed to reward kids, 14 years and younger, for participating and getting active.
There is still time to take part in the Fit Kids Club Series and win a BLEND incentive! It only takes 2 events to win a BLEND water bottle, 3 events to win a BLEND performance shirt, and 4 events to win a BLEND 1/4 zip pullover. Register your child for any of the remaining five events today!
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Swim in Lake George!
Recreational swimming in Lake George has been prohibited for years, but St. Cloud officials has made an exception and will allow swimming for the upcoming Graniteman Triathlon events being held on June 23 and 24. Read more.
Dangerous Playgrounds - Delightful!
Remember the playgrounds of the past? If you were a kid in the 60's, 70's and 80's you probably remember the "steel" playgrounds at the park or at your school. Read the entire blog. |
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SCSU Summer Running Series
Just for fitness and fun! Geared for any age and any speed. You decide what distance you want to go. $2.00 per person. Learn more. View flyer.
Miracle League of Central MN
The Miracle League of Central Minnesota gives youth with disabilities the opportunity to play Baseball, be active and have fun in an organized league. Learn how to become a player, coach, buddy, or volunteer, here. Sat. June 23, 2012: GraniteKids Triathlon A 2012 Fit Kids Club Series Event
Graniteman Events is excited to announce that the GraniteKids Triathlon is being held in conjunction with the New Graniteman St. Cloud Triathlon. The race will be held at Eastman Park which surrounds Lake George in downtown St. Cloud, MN.
Sat. June 23, 2012 Events:
Sat. July 8, 2012: Tour of Saints
Online registration is now open for the 32nd Annual Tour of Saints
bike ride. This isn't a competitive event or race, it's a heavenly little ride through Central MN. Learn more.
Sat. July 14, 2012: Wobegon Trail 5K Run and Walk
Run, jog or walk through the beautiful forests and prairies of Central Minnesota. Runners will receive awards, a commemorative t-shirt and memories of a beautiful morning run/jog/walk on the Wobegon Trail.
Register online. Or, call 320-746-4311 to register.
Sat. July 28, 2012: The Red River Run
A BLEND Fit Kids Club Series Event
Come join the summer fun at the 35th Annual The Red River Run. A wonderful event for the whole family. All registered runners will receive a commemorative t-shirt. Snacks and drinks provided at the finish line. Prizes will be awarded to the top three male and female runners in each age category. Register online. Print registration form.
For more events, visit the BLEND Calendar. |
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Enjoy Your Summer
Jodi Gertken- Program Coordinator
Kathy Geislinger - Program Specialist
BLEND - CentraCare Health Foundation |
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