Fun & Fit Activities 4 Kids this Summer
By Erica Mestyanek, Editor for Dallas Yoga Magazine and Holistic Life Coach
Kids Yoga Summer Camp at Yoga Factory in North Dallas
Children between the ages of 8 and 11 can join Yoga Factory’s summer camp with high energy movement, exploration using yoga poses, fun and imagination to learn self-awareness. Here they will learn about yoga poses, breath, and drishti all through fun interactive activities. For pricing and other information, please visit www.theyogafactorytx.com
Yogi Kids & Fit Family in Flower Mound
Ocean Commotion, Lego Camp, Animal Planet, Star Wars; these are just a few of the camps you can join in at Yogi Kids & Fit Family. Various camps are offered, some for 4 years and up and others 8 years and up. If camps aren’t your style, you can join them for Kids Yoga, Zumba, Special Needs, and Tween Yoga classes as well. There is even a 3 hour drop off pre-school play for children 3-6 years old. Summer camps start at $100. Visit www.myyogikids.com
North Texas Outdoor Pursuit Center in Downtown Carrollton
Rock climbing isn’t just an adult’s activity anymore. Children of any age can climb at The World’s Largest Rock Climbing Silos. Children 14 years and up can belay. With an extensive selection of walls of various levels, there is something for everyone in the family to climb. If indoor climbing isn’t your thing, you can join NTOPC for one of their outdoor excursions. Day passes for children under 14 years start at $12. Family membership passes are also available for unlimited rock climbing. They also offer packages for birthday parties and lock-ins. For more information call (972) 446-0105 or visit their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ntopc
Spice Fitness Kids Summer Yoga Camp in North Irving
If you have a child 5-12 years old in the North Irving area, we have the perfect Yoga Summer Camp for you! Spice Fitness’ camp runs Monday, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 1-4pm. They offer kids yoga, arts & crafts, and active fun & games. Camps run for 4 weeks at a time and the cost is $300 per child. For more information, call Angie at 469-767-5197.
Kids Aerial Arts Camp at Vertical Fitness in Dallas
If you have a 9 to 16-year-old child and want to be the coolest parent ever, you can send them to Kids Aerial Arts Camp. This camp will feature combination classes of Aerial Silks, Aerial Hammock and Lyra Hoop and Trapeze. Camps will encourage your child to increase their self-confidence, build self-esteem and practice gross motor skills. All classes are co-ed and will include balance, body awareness and partner work. These sessions are small student to instructor ratio and will fill up quickly so sign up today. Cost of each 5-day camp is $199. For more information and to sign up, visit www.verticalfitnessdallas.com
Kids Cave at Salt Cave Southlake
If you or your children suffer from allergies or any other respiratory illness, you definitely need to try out the Salt Cave in Southlake. With the kid’s cave, your child won’t even know they are receiving an amazing natural treatment because they will be too busy playing with all of the toys and scooping salt. The spcial method Salt Cave Southlake uses to pump the salt into the air, results in fast and noticeable results while reducing inflammation. Call today to schedule your first visit for only $10 per person, that’s just $20 for a mommy and me session! 817-965-7258.
Kids Yoga Summer Camps at Yoga Up in Dallas
Yoga Up near White Rock Lake in Dallas has camps and classes for most ages. Children entering 3rd grade through 12 years old can join The Art and Science of Yoga Camp. If you have a child entering kindergarten through 8 years old, they also have a Little Yogis Camp. All camps are week long and go from 9am-12pm. Of course, they wouldn’t forget the toddlers! Starting July 5th through August 9th from 3:15-4:15pm, join Yoga Up for Mamaste and Play classes for 2-4 year olds. (There is flexibility with the age range in the Mamaste and Play class.) Visit www.yogaupkids.com
Prenatal Yoga at Yoga on Main Street in Frisco
We wouldn’t dare leave the pregnant mama’s out! Come celebrate new life and new love and deepen your connection with baby and with yourself. Throughout the course of this journey, you will share an intimate sanctuary of practice space with a small group of fellow expectant moms. With your instructor, you will learn essential breathing techniques to assist with labor and delivery, pelvic opening postures to release pressure and cultivate healthy energy flow, leg and lower back strengthening poses and soothing stretches. This class is on Saturday mornings from 10:45 to 11:45am. Cost is $20 for a drop-in class or $68 for a monthly membership. (In July and August, the classes are drop in only.) For more information and updates, visit www.yogaonmainst.com
YoPlay Mobile Classes and Camps
With YoPlay, you’ve got options! July 24th-28th is YoPlay All Day Camp @ SunstoneFit Skillman Live Oak from 9am-12:30pm. This Disney themed camp will incorporate some favorite Disney characters and their favorite yoga poses. Learn how to be kind like Snow White, strong like Tarzan, brave like Mulan, and adventurous like Moana. $35 Registration Fee plus $170 for the week per child. A 10% discount will be applied to additional siblings. July 18th-August 25th is Play with Me YoPlay at T3 Chiropractic in Rockwall from 10-10:45am on Tuesdays & Fridays. This fun unique class combines yoga & play while strengthening the bond between you & your infant. Flowing asanas, challenging postures and calming restorative time for moms/dads/caregivers. You will learn baby yoga exercises to strengthen growing muscles, aid in digestion, promote better sleep patterns and help toward their next stage of development. Age for this class is 0-16 months. For more information and to view more classes visit www.yoplayoga4kids.com
