Active Kids
Children love to move! One of the top reasons children love to play sports is because they’re fun. Sports allow children to learn new skills, make new friends, and improve their basic motor skills. We are lucky to have many wonderful programs in the Charlottesville and surrounding area. Below you’ll find a number of resources for parents, teachers, childcare providers, or anyone else looking to increase activity in children and adolescents!
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PE Central
This website has specific programs for kids. Useful for teachers, summer camp counselors, or anyone looking for ways to motivate kids to be active!
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Kids Health
An interesting and well done website all about motivating kids to be active. Check the sections listing activities to do with specific age groups, as well as the discussion of different “fitness personalities” (in English and Español).
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Let’s Move
Michelle Obama’s campaign against obesity. A great overall website; check the Get Active tab for lots of good information about setting fitness goals and ways families can work together at being more active! (Available in English and Español)
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Healthy Children
How can you get your child to turn off the TV and become more active? This website, written by pediatricians, gives some helpful advice.
Links for local organizations promoting activity for kids
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Greene County Parks and Rec
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First Tee of Charlottesville (educational programs taught through golf)
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Ragged Mountain Running Shop – High School and Kid’s Running Events information.
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Rivanna Trails – provides trail maps, programs and actvities for kids.
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HYPE—(Helping Young People Evolve) is an organization that aims to “enhance the quality of life for youth within the Central Virginia community.” They provide boxing and stepping for children in order to instill discipline, self-respect, and respect for others.