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5 Remaining Fit Kids Club Series Events:

 

The Red River Run

 

Family Field Days

 

Kiwanis Kids Triathlon

 

GraniteMan Races

 

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2012 Earth Day Run - BLEND 1K Youth Run.
 July/2012

Greetings!   

 

It's not too late for children to qualify for the top BLEND Fit Kids Club Series incentive. To receive the Performance Pullover, youth just need to complete 4 events.  There are 5 remaining BLEND-endorsed Central MN race events.

 

The BLEND Fit Kids Club Series offers children opportunities to develop an affinity for fun and fitness by rewarding children (14 years and younger) for being active. Children are naturally inclined to be physically active. Fit Kids builds on their natural inclination to provide a foundation for lifelong health. 


As influential adults in their lives, we can nurture children's healthy habits. Please support the children in your life to develop the tools to be healthy. Incentives draw children to these race events but ultimately they are captivated by the excitement and simply want more.  The proof is in the pictures - check out the smiles from the 2012 Earth Day - BLEND 1K Youth Fun Run!     

 

Physical Activity Benefits for Children: 

Healthy Bodies
* Promotes healthy growth and development
* Builds strong bones and muscles
* Improves balance and develop skills
* Maintains and develop flexibility
* Helps achieve and maintain a healthy weight
* Improves cardiovascular fitness
Positive Self Esteem
* Helps children feel good about themselves, and provides opportunities to master a skill 
* Fosters confidence to resist peer pressure
* Improves social skills, provides opportunities to make friends, learn team building skills and self-discipline
Good Mental Health
* Reduces anxiety and depression
* Helps children to deal with stress
Better Grades
* Improves memory and concentration, fosters creativity and problem-solving skills/abilities
* Burns excess energy

BLEND will announce the details to Incentive Pick-up Event very soon.  Please stay tuned to learn where and how you can pick up your childs's BLEND Fit Kids Club Series incentive!
BLEND Blog Posts

Get Out and Enjoy Your Summer! 

Summers in Minnesota come and go too fast, right?  This summer is no exception...my goodness, it's mid July already.  Soon kids will be wrapping up their summer programming and getting ready for school. Don't panic - if you haven't done what you've wanted to do or planned something for this summer...there's still time. Read the rest of the blog, here!

 

[Guest Post] Concerns with Selling Unhealthy Foods to Raise Money For Schools

Several years ago, a small group of teachers at my school (South Junior High, St. Cloud, MN), concerned about student health, saw a negative connection between the annual "all school walk" (a healthy home room activity) and selling unhealthy food as a fundraiser.  Read more!

 

[Guest Post] Anderson Trucking Service, Inc. Family Field Day! 

Do you have Olympic fever? I know that I am not alone in eagerly waiting for the start of the 2012 Summer Olympics!  Read the entire post!

Events

Sat. July 21, 2012: Scheel's 5K Run/Walk and 1K Kiddie Run

Scheel's is hosting their 5th Annual 5K Run/Walk and 1K Kiddie Run to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Minnesota. The run will begin at Scheel's in Waite Park. The 1K Kiddie Run will begin at 7:30 A.M., and the 5K run at 8:00 A.M. Register here!  Learn more, here!
 

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. 

  

Sat, August 11, 2012:  Anderson Trucking, Inc. Family Field Day!

A BLEND Fit Kids Club Series Event!

Join us for the next Bernick's Family Fitness Series event presented by the Y! This is a family-friendly track and field event for all ages and skill levels! Click here to learn more and to register! 

 

Sat. August 11, 2012: Take a Day OFF (Outdoor Family Fun) on the Mississippi River!

Join us for a day of fun and adventure on the Mississippi River!  We're participating in a great FREE event on the shores of the Mississippi in August, to encourage people to learn about, and enjoy, this famous river in our community, and we hope you'll join us. You don't need to drive far, spend a lot of money, or bring any special equipment to have a great day of outdoor family fun. View flyer, here! Learn more!

  

Sat. August 11, 2012: Community Garden Day!

Community gardens across MN will host neighborhood celebrations for the public. Community Garden Day is a way to learn directly from community gardeners about these spaces & get to know your community a little better in the process! There are more than 50 Community Gardens across the State of MN! View flyer to find a participating garden near you.
 

Sat. August 28, 2012: Brainered Kiwanis Kids Triathlon

A BLEND Fit Kids Club Series Event!

The Brainerd Kiwanis Club is again hosting a youth triathlon at Whipple Beach, in Baxter, MN. The wide sand beach, protected swim area, and quiet, dead-end residential roads will create a fun and safe venue for beginner and experienced youth triathletes alike.  Learn more here!

 

For more events, visit the BLEND Calendar.       

Healthy Regards!

Jodi Gertken- Program Coordinator

Kathy Geislinger - Program Specialist

 

BLEND - CentraCare Health Foundation