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Keep Calm and Do Yoga
Sunny and slightly windy, Friday was the perfect day for yoga with Silly Hearts Yoga founder Audrey Beaugh. Campers began with fun breathing and stretching exercises, including an activity called “mirror mirror,” which entailed mimicking each other’s moves to the tempo … Continue reading
Bike Obstacle Course
Friday morning campers got a special visit from officers Wall and officer Smalls. Once bikes and obstacle course were set up for everyone and campers had grabbed their helmets, it was time to start riding! Campers warmed up by riding their … Continue reading
Ready. Set. Exercise!
This week campers traveled downtown to IUPUI and visited the National Institute for Fitness & Sport (NIFS). Upon arrival, campers walked to IUPUI’s Campus Center and ate their lunches. Then they walked around campus and explored the lecture halls, Business/SPEA building, Wood … Continue reading
Concept Training with Joe Boggs
Joe Boggs, owner of Concept Training, Inc. came to the Fitness Farm and gave the campers a session on stretching last Friday. From something as simple as pulling your arm backwards to planking with one hand and one leg, campers … Continue reading
Cheer!
The day started off gloomy with scattered rain showers. Campers had been indoors all day and although they had come up with creative ideas to stay active it was time for a field trip. After a delicious lunch, campers arrived at … Continue reading
Just Keep Swimming
Trying something new can be daunting, but that’s not stopping Forever-Fit camper, Kaydence. This summer, she’s facing her fear of swimming with weekly lessons from the camp’s swim coach, Trent. Last Friday, Kaydence suited up for her first lesson. Her challenge: … Continue reading
W is for: Waterman’s Family Farm
Wednesday, the kids of Forever-Fit summer camp had the opportunity to visit Waterman’s Farm. Established in 1978 by Bruce and Carol Waterman to provide families a place to handpick their own produce the farm has a reputation for its flavorful tomatoes, … Continue reading
What (Can)’t You Do?
Former NFL Defensive Back Marlin Jackson teaches campers how to grow mentally and physically. “Hut, Hut, Hike!” — A phrase commonly associated with the start of a football play, but also a phrase that can be related to the start of … Continue reading
Veggie Tales
Thanks to our green thumbs and this summer’s amount of rain, campers see their hard work progress in Forever Fit’s garden. Among today’s thunderstorms, our campers still got the chance to put their determination to the test with our daily … Continue reading
Rain, Rain…Stay All Day
The importance of a healthy lifestyle is learning how to limit excuses. The weather shouldn’t stop us from our workout, it should only make us stronger. “Rain, rain, go away,” many campers said as we all watched the puddles grow and … Continue reading