Kidsfit Programs Open All Summer

By Larissa Lytwyn

Kidsfit, a privately owned and operated organization promoting fitness in children of all ages, recently commemorated its “Olympics in Newtown” program with the assistance of local gymnasts, cheerleaders, and other volunteers. Director Heather Law, a onetime Virginia resident, recalled that when she moved to town more than a decade ago, there was a dearth of noncommercial community programs for children and parents interested in building physical fitness –– and healthy family relationships. “I ran a Kidsfit program in Virginia,” said Ms Law, a former physical education teacher. “So, it was suggested to me by my husband that I try something like that [in Newtown].”

She says Kidsfit has been an enormously rewarding endeavor on both a personal and community level. “It’s just a wonderful program,” she said. “People keep telling me that they are interested in enrolling, but find that we are always booked. Well, we aren’t booked right now!”

Upcoming Events:

July 14-18 — Three Cheers for Newtown “Summer Spirit” Cheerleading Camp & Gymnastics, ages 4–10, 12:15–2:15 pm.

July 28-August 1 — Broadway Hits: Tumbling, Dancing and Gymnastics, ages 3–8, 12:15–2:15 pm.

August 4-8 — Three Cheers for Newtown “Summer Spirit” Cheerleading Camp & Gymnastics, ages 4–10, 12:15–2:15 pm

August 11-15 — Brain Gym: Coordination Games, Skills and Gymnastics, ages 3–8, 12:15–2:15 pm.

For more information, contact Heather Law at 270-6447.