Kids Camp

Archive for the ‘Uncategorized’ Category

Sangamon County, IL – The popular summer day camp for kids at Springfield Racquet and Fitness Center is quickly reaching it’s limit for the summer.  This premier camp is highly rated by area parents because it includes tennis instruction, swim lessons and daily scheduled activities for children ages 5-12.  The emphasis at Kids Camp is on Outdoor Activities, Fresh Air and Health and Fitness – AND of course lots of FUN.  Weekly Team Sports and Themes are scheduled for the 12 weeks that the camp operates, beginning on Tuesday, May 28th.   SR&FC members receive reduced rates for camp enrollment.

Springfield, IL – Enrollment is going on now for Springfield’s Premier, Outdoor Summer Kids Camp.  Children ages 5-12 enjoy a summer outside swimming, playing, discovering and learning at Springfield Racquet and Fitness Center.  The camp has been in operation for over 20 years, and offers parents an alternative to a summer of kids playing video games. sitting indoors watching TV, playing on the computer – or on cell phones.

Tennis and Swim Lessons by certified and qualified instructors is included in camp fees.  Children can bring their own lunch and snack, or the camp provides a hot lunch and snacks for the convenience of parents.

Camp Staff are carefully screened with background checks, are CPR and First Aid Certified, and bring many additional skills and talents to the camp.

Sangaon, IL  – Several Studies reveal that Exercise Improved Brain Function in Kids. 

Several recent studies in the Netherlands and in Illinois conclude that even small amounts of aerobic exercise improve test results, even in children who were not otherwise very fit.  During one study of 9 and 10 year old children, as little as 20 minutes of walking on a treadmill prior to a test improved scores.  Additionally, scientists see a significant correlation between physical activity and improved blood flow to the brain with stronger and more active “intricate thinking” areas of the brain – the basil ganglia and hippocampus regions, as see through MRI tests on youngsters ages 6 – 18.  A year long Swedish study of one thousand 18 year old males reported a higher IQ rate among fitter individuals, even identical twins, noting that aerobic fitness, not muscle strength produces important proteins and growth factors that stimulate the brain.

Finally, another study concluded that playing virtual sports games on a video player did not produce the same improved cognitive improvements as kids ACTUALLY being physically active.

Keeping kids active is not only important physically but has a positive cognitive impact too.

Springfield, IL – A Mid Course Report by the US Department of Health and Human Services states that 5 years after Physical Activities Guidelines for Americans was published, citizens, especially children are still not getting enough physical activity.

The report documents that only 29% of children are meeting activity guidelines of  at least 60 minutes of physical movement per day.  Summertime, especially presents the perfect opportunity for Springfield Kids to be outside and moving – exactly what Kids Camp at Springfield Racquet and Fitness Center Offers to area families.  Children keep active all day with sports, swimming, games, activities and more – even in inclement weather.

Springfield, IL – Kids Camp at Springfield Racquet and Fitness Center will open on Tuesday, May 28, 2012 and serve area parents and kids until Friday, August 16, 2013.  This active and fun day camp has been in operation for over 20 years in the Capitol City and includes swimming instruction and tennis lessons led by qualified instructors.  Parents choose this day camp because of the variety of activities and large facility which includes indoor and outdoor areas for campers.  The fun does not stop when it rains or is extremely hot because the awesome indoor, air conditioned venue affords continuation of activities.