Tuesday, April 10, 2012

Fitness Fun and Field Day at Discover Gymnastics: Sunday, April 22, 2012


FITNESS can be ALL FUN & GAMES
A Learning Adventure for the Whole Family 

DFF FITNESS FAIR AND FIELD DAY
Discover Gymnastics
Sunday, April 22, 2012
10am-6pm, Timed-entry tickets for 10 am, 12 pm, 2 pm, 4pm
All proceeds from ticket sales go to children fighting obesity, and children with special needs.

The Discover Fitness Foundation is revitalizing the health fair concept with its health fair for the 21st Century! Parents can bring their children for fun activities that will also teach the whole family about taking good care of themselves through exercise and nutrition. Kids may think they’re just playing games, but they’ll be learning about health, wellness, and staying safe at the same time! Children will also get goodie bags that they can stuff with their favorite items from health-minded vendors. Scavenger Hunt GRAND PRIZES include a bicycle and free semesters of tuition at Discover Gymnastics.        

FAMILY ACTIVITIES include:
§ Open gym privileges at the Discover Gymnastics gym
§  Football, Baseball, Soccer Tips from seasoned players & Bicycle Safety Course
§  Hands-on cooking activities with registered dietitians and nutritionists
§  Healthy food samples courtesy of Ruggles Green, Menchie’s, Armando’s, My Fit Foods  
§  Meet and greet with Olympians and Houston area sports celebrities
§  Henry the Hand hand-washing station & germ education
§  Colgate Van – Bright Smiles campaign
§  Health stations for Body Mass Index, Blood Pressure, Glucose and Cholesterol Checks

FREE RAFFLE GIVEAWAYS – every 15 minutes - include:
§  Autographed sports memorabilia
§  Passes to the Children’s Museum, Houston Zoo, MFAH, Museum of Natural Science
§  Dinner Gift Certificates
§  Jewelry

LIVE PERFORMANCES – every 30 minutes - include:
§  The Houston Rockets Launch Crew – dancers, jump rope, etc.
§  Vault Dance Crew – silks and trapeze
§  Urban Jungle
§  Discover Gymnastics team gymnasts – choreographed tumbling
§  Break Free Community Center – hip hop dance
Ticket Prices: Children under 3 are free. 1 child: $20, 2 children: $35, 3 or more children: $45. 
Discover Gymnastics is located in the Heights just north of 1-10 at 747 N. Shepherd, 77007. 


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