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Healthful Living for Kids

Classes that promote healthful lifestyles for kids in the Rochester, NY area

The Snackers
Clinical Associates of the Finger Lakes
590 Fishers Station Drive, Suite 130
Victor, NY 14564
585-924-7207
Contact: Wendy Swain, Groups For Growth Coordinator
email: swainw@clinassoc.com
This group is designed for children with a limited food repertoire. Children participate in activities that focus on nutrition, exercise and exposure to healthful foods. A parent component includes discussion of strategies for dealing with the sensory and behavioral aspects of the picky eater and provides an open forum in which to share nutrition information and meal ideas. This class meets for one time per week for 90 minutes in a 6 week session. It is most appropriate for children who are ages 3 to 5 years and who enjoy playing and learning in a social group environment. The class is led by an occupational therapist or a special education teacher. The next session begins the week of October 23. Please call or email for specific days and times. Cost of 6 week class:$120.00

 

Infant Massage
Clinical Associates of the Finger Lakes
590 Fishers Station Drive, Suite 130
Victor, NY 14564
585-924-7207
Contact: Wendy Swain, Groups For Growth Coordinator
email: swainw@clinassoc.com
In this four week class, parents will learn basic massage techniques to promote relaxation, enhance communication and bonding and stimulate their child's physical and emotional growth. Participants are asked to bring receiving blankets, pillows, and massage oil. The class meets once a week for 60 minutes and is appropriate for babies ages 6 to 12 months and their parents. Classes are led by a physical or occupational therapist. Please call or email for specific days and times. Cost of the class: $60.00

 

Mind/Body Venture
Clinical Associates of the Finger Lakes
590 Fishers Station Drive, Suite 130
Victor, NY 14564
585-924-7207
Contact: Wendy Swain, Groups For Growth Coordinator
email: swainw@clinassoc.com
Children ages 4 to 6 years participate in Yoga, Pilates, and creative dance movements that enhance their ability to gain control and mastery of their bodies. Group focus will also be on developing hand-eye coordination and visual problem-solving skills, in combination with physical skills, and mental agility to enhance the ability to make quick and accurate decisions with their minds and bodies. This 6 week class meets one time per week for 90 minutes and is led by a physical or occupational therapist. The next session starts the week of October 23. Please call or email for specific days and times. Cost of the class: $120.00

 

School Age Fitness Essentials
Penfield Fitness & Racquet Club
667 Panorama Trail W
Rochester, NY 14625
(585)586-7777
Contact: Gail Buckner ­ Program Director email: gbuckner@rochester.rr.com
This 7 week program offers school age children 5-12 the opportunity to understand and learn the basics of physical fitness. Certified Staff will instruct and educate all students in cardiovascular exercise, stretching, flexibility and weight/circuit training. They offer a 20 yard lap pool, full court gymnasium, complete cardio/circuit training and locker room/shower facilities. Their main goal is for students to learn and develop a healthy lifestyle with an emphasis on physical fitness. •For Fall 2006, classes start the week of September 12th; they meet 1 hour per week for the 7 weeks. Three different sessions are offered for the cost of $49 per session.

 

Stretch-n-Grow of the Finger Lakes
Rochester and Finger Lakes area, 585-281-8447
Cyndi Lovejoy, clovejoy@stretch-n-Grow.com
Fitness Fun+Wellness Education = Healthy Habits for Life. What an EXERciting equation!!!!!
Stretch-n-Grow has taught over 100,000 children the importance of a healthy lifestyle since 1992. They are committed to helping educators and parents establish a foundation of exercise and proper nutrition at an early age so they will continue to have good habits for life. Classes are taught at your facility by their highly trained instructors. Here are a few of the program benefits:
  • Enhanced Motor Skills & improved coordination
  • Development of cognitive skills through academic & nutritional lessons
  • Encourages self esteem through group participation and non-competitive activities
  • Improved cardiovascular fitness, strength and flexibility
    They offer "terrific todds and twos" classes, pre-school, school age, and mommy and me classes at various daycare centers, church groups, preschools, rec centers, after school programs, summer camps, mom's groups, and for home-schooled groups throughout the Rochester & Finger Lakes area. To find the Stretch-n-Grow class nearest to you, or to get a free Demonstration class for your group or facility please contact us or visit their web site, www.sng-fingerlakes.com.

     

    The Reiki Healing Center
    85 South Union Street
    Spencerport, NY 14559
    (585) 349-3400
    barbara.carlton@earthlink.net
    Reiki for Children: Classes are four sessions of 2 hours each
    Reiki is a complete system of holistic, natural healing. It is a primal and basic form of healing, and everybody has the ability to perform Reiki healing once learned. It is ideal for children because in the process of learning Reiki, they learn about their bodies, their inner spirit, their personal power and their connection to the universal Life force which surrounds us all and is universal love.

     

    Mary Joan's Homeschool Ski/Snowboard CLub
    20 Horizon Drive, Rochester, NY 14625, 585-381-8421
    Mary Joan Deutschbein, maryjoan@rochester.rr.com

    Ski/snowboard club at Bristol Mountain on six Fridays in January and February with two makeup days in March. Skiing from 9AM to 3PM. Lessons begin at 9:30AM. Anyone from age 8 and up can participate. Call for more information if you have a child seven or under who wants to ski. This is not a drop-off activity; each child must have an adult with them either skiing or hanging out in the lodge. The six-week passes (approx $150) include the lift tickets and lessons. Those who buy season passes can purchase a four-pack of lesson passes (for kids only). Call or email for a registration form. If you would like to participate, the form and a check must be returned to Mary Joan by mid October.

     



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