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We welcomed over 150 kids and their families to take part in free sports clinics, yoga classes, cooking demos, fun "Get Moving!" activities, and to discover healthy tips and ideas at the Wellness Fair!

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The GaGa Pit was a gauntlet of champions, the soccer and basketball clinics inspired us to bring the programs to PS/IS187, Bubby's Kitchen shows us all how delicious healthy cooking can be, The Bizzaro Agency kept the Snack Shack stocked with healthy snacks, and all our wonderful partners and volunteers made KidFit 2018 a true wellness discovery zone!
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We would especially like to thank all our Program Partners that so graciously donated their time and expertise to the event. Please scroll below to check out all the amazing and talented KidFit 2018 program participants. They truly helped make KidFit a super fun event. 

And, last but not least, KidFit would not have been possible without the generosity of the YM&YWHA! We are beyond grateful to have such an amazing partner and look forward to organizing KidFit 2019 on February 3rd, 2019!

Thank you, and see you next year!

The Wellness Committee. 

​​KidFit is a free community wellness fair organized by the PS187 PTO Wellness Committee in partnership with the ​YM & YWHA. Our goal is to encourage kids - and grown ups - ​to embrace healthier habits and to gain tools to do so in a fun and engaging way.
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Bread & Yoga
More than just a yoga studio, Bread & Yoga is a gathering space, a place to break bread and connect with others. Their mission is to offer services and resources to support the growth and well being of the families and individuals in our neighborhood.

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Family Yoga & Meditation*

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Bubbie's Kitchen
Bubbie’s Kitchen is an innovative YM&YWHA cooking program for children and their families where the food, stories, and culture of the Jewish people come to life. Each week children visit a new country and learn of their cuisines and traditions.

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Hands-on Cooking

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C.A.L.F. Industries
Courageous Athletic Leaders Forever (C.A.L.F) was created to help children develop courage necessary to become leaders in life forever. C.A.L.F. Emphasizes leadership and skill development using FUNdamental training and various agility drills. ​

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Basketball Clinic*

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Camp Twelve Trails
Camp Twelve Trails' mission is to provide children the finest summer experience, with innovative programming and the highest level personalized staff supervision, while consistently maintaining affordability for all families.

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Rock Climbing • ​Gaga Pit
Toddler Zone

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Evydent Dentistry
Whether you’re looking for a routine check-up or a cosmetic movie star makeover, at Evydent Dentistry you will find the latest and greatest care that modern dentistry has to offer, conveniently located in the Inwood section of uptown Manhattan.​

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Tooth Fairy Station

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Annette Fletcher
Annette is the owner of Pilates House, a pilates and movement studio located on the UWS. She continues to study in all aspects of the physical body incorporating her training in dance, as well as her knowledge of anatomy, yoga, and strength training. ​

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Family Yoga & Pilates*


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​I Can Do That! NYC
Created by Broadway Performer Jeffrey "Shecky" Schecter and his wife, Melissa "Melly" Swender, I CAN DO THAT NYC offers inspiring, educational and fun classes that build confidence, motor skills, social skills and an appreciation for the arts.

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Theater Dance & Improv

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New Era Girls Soccer Academy
New Era Academy is a training system tailored specifically for the youth female athlete ages 9-18 and high school. It focuses on the ‘total’’ athlete, which is what is most required to be competitive and successful in today’s game. 

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Soccer Clinic*

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Donetta Riley
Ms. Donetta is no stranger to PS/IS 187! A beloved guest art teacher, she is also a talented Facepainter and Balloon Artist, she has been wowing NYC with her magic for fifteen years! ​
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Balloon Arts


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​Sammy Voit
Sammy was just 5-years-old when he started cooking with his grandma. Now, in seventh grade, he hosts his own YouTube channel called “My Poyfect Kitchen” and, after appearing as a contestant on Food Network Star Kids, continues to share his love of cooking with others. 

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Cooking Demo

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Sandoval Broz: Justin and Julian
13-year-old fraternal twins, Justin and Julian Sandoval, began salsa dancing at the age of 9. Since then, they've performed throughout the United States, including the Madison Square Garden and the prestigious Alvin Ailey dance school.
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Salsa Dancing Demo & Lesson

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Shintaiki-ji N.Y. Martial Arts School
Shintaiki-ji is a non-proft organization dedicated to teaching the original Goju Ryu karate from Okinawa where the karate was born. The school a proud member of the International Okinawan Goju-Ryu Karatedo Federation (I.O.G.K.F.)
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Martial Arts Demo & Lesson*

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WaHi Hockey Yahoo Group
If you love hockey and live in WaHi, this brand new Yahoo Group is for you! Organized by local hockey fans, it's a great place to connect and talk hockey, organize games, get/share advice, and clear out your hockey closet. 

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Floor Hockey Game*

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Wellness Fair
Visit the Auditorium and check out fun and educational health and wellness activities at the Wellness Fair! Meet the Tooth Fairy, try new fruits and veggies, play the sugar game, and more.
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Wellness Fair

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GO Snacks and KidFit Merch
Stop by the main floor to fuel up with healthy GO Snacks and drinks. While you're there, check out the fun KidFit merchandize selection. 

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GO Snacks • KidFit Merchandize

 
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With so many active kids and families having fun at KidFit, we want to make sure there are healthy and nutritious snacks available for purchase at the event. To contribute items to the GO Snacks Drive, click here. 

What are GO Snacks?  
Foods that help your body go! Those foods that are lower in sugar, lower in fat, a good source of fiber, and have protein and/or vitamins and minerals to grow strong and healthy bodies. Because the event is held at the YM & YWHA, foods need to be peanut free, meat free and kosher.
Here are some examples:  
  • Snack bags of veggies: grape tomatoes, baby carrots, baby peppers or cut up veggies (cucumbers, peppers, broccoli etc.), etc.
  • Whole fruit: bananas, apples, clementines, snack bags of cut-up fruit, etc.
  • Vegetarian Kabob: fruit and cheese, fruit, veggies, grape tomatoes and mozzerella, etc.
  • Dips: hummus, Greek yogurt dips, bean dip, mini guacamole cups, etc.
  • Whole grain crackers: Triscuits, Mary’s Gone Crackers, Ak Mak, Wasa, etc.
  • Whole grain pretzels (best have 3g of fiber or more)
  • Cheese: string cheese, Babybel cheeses, other snack-sized cheeses
  • Energy bars - best have 3g of fiber or more and 5g of sugar or less: Mini Larabars, Clif kid bars, or whole grain, peanut free granola bars, etc.
  • Applesauce cups/pouches or fruit cups in water
  • Dried fruits (no sugar added) ordried fruit bars (with only fruit or chia)
  • Popcorn (individual packages)
  • Dried seaweed packs
  • Edamame in pods (snack bags)
  • Whole-grain mini muffins
  • Sunflower butter or almond butter roll ups with fruit or on celery  

Ready? Click here to sign up. Not sure about what to bring? Feel free to reach out at ps187wellness@gmail.com, and we'll be happy to help!  ​​
Special thank you to:
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We are always looking for sponsors and supporters to help make KidFit the best it can be!
Contact us at ps187wellness@gmail.com to get started. ​Opportunities to get involved include: 

EVENT SPONSORSHIP & GOODS DONATIONS 
Because KidFit is a free community event, any financial and/or goods donation support helps make it a success. Consider sponsoring an event at KidFit or donating health & fitness prize to our raffle. Please contact us to learn more. 

​VOLUNTEERING WITH KIDFIT
It takes a village! Or, in our case, a community. Join team KidFit: volunteer during the event or contribute healthy snacks for the GO Snacks shop. Click here to sign up. 

Last updated April 16, 2019