It’s important to start our kids early learning the importance of physical activity. It keeps children healthy, runs off their energy, and gives them and understanding that they can bring with them as they grow older. So what can your kids do? Here are some great local kids fitness classes that kids would love.
Yoga
TransAlta Tri-Leisure Centre – Kiddie Yoga is designed to introduce yoga to children through poses, breathing and concentration. Classes run 7 weeks and have a class for kids aged 4 – 8 and 9 – 12. These sessions cost $60 – $72.
That Yoga Place– Youth yoga (ages 9 – 12) and children’s yoga (ages 5 – 8) both run for 10 weeks and consist of yoga poses and yoga games, designed for children to have fun and learn yoga at the same time. Cost for either class is $100.
Zumba
Karen Sievwright – Karen offers both Zumbini, a fun new program for kids 0-3 years old and their caregivers, and Zumba kids, geared towards children aged 6 – 11. These 8 week sessions cost $80 – $120 with discounts for multiple children in Zumbini.
Swimming
TransAlta Tri-Leisure Centre – Swimming lessons are offered weekly from ages 4 months and up. Under 3 years old are classes that parents attend as well while children over 3 attend non-parented classes. Sessions cost $50 and up.
Organized Sports
Our community has so many organized sports for children of all ages which include:
- dance
- soccer
- hockey
- figure skating
- martial arts
- gymnastics
- so much more!