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CHANHASSEN, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Forget the long drives, packing of bags and homesickness. Life Time Fitness (NYSE: LTM), the Healthy Way of Life Company, is taking an innovative approach to the standard summer camp experience by offering a 12-week summer adventure close to home for children ages 4 to 12 through Life Time Kids.
By blending the fun and camaraderie of camp with health and nutrition education that aligns with Life Time’s dedication to growing healthy and happy kids, Life Time Kids is redefining the summer camp experience. Each camp week is a different theme and will include field trips, healthy lunch options, the ability to take swim lessons and extended hours to accommodate parents’ busy schedules.
Life Time Kids Summer Camp weekly themes include:
- Body Tune-Ups: Learn what ‘fuels’ are recommended for the body and test strength, speed and endurance.
- Celebrate Your Country: Discover monuments and learn how healthy foods can be ‘sweet.’
- Road Games: Test how bodies adapt to obstacle courses, learn what athletes eat for fuel and attend a live event such as a baseball game.
- Space Explorer: Explore gravity on the rock wall and learn how astronauts from around the world stay healthy while floating in space.
- Wilderness Off-Road: Learn how to use a compass, climb rocks and Morse Code with flashlights and mirrors, all while discovering how to eat healthy on the trail.
- Traveling’ Band: Grove during an all-week dance party complete with ZUMBA® instructors and fast, fun music.
- Beach Cruisin’: Learn how important water is for children’s bodies through exciting water-themed activities.
- International Foodie: Explore the sports, games and foods that other countries love.
- Deep Sea Divin’: Dive into the great blue sea through projects to create a camp aquarium and learn about all the healthy foods from the sea.
- Pit Stop: Create a recipe book for meals and snacks while learning about healthy food options, including a trip to the local grocery store or farm.
- Art-O-Mania: Paint, sculpt, and draw summer vacation are, which will be displayed at the end-of-summer art show.
- Kids Carnival: Celebrate the end of summer with a fun-filled carnival and family party.
Summer Camp begins when the school year ends, and registration is now open. For registration fair dates and times, members can visit the Life Time Kids website and non-members interested in learning more should call their local Life Time.
About Life Time Fitness, Inc.
As The Healthy Way of Life Company, Life Time Fitness (NYSE: LTM) helps organizations, communities and individuals achieve their total health objectives, athletic aspirations and fitness goals by engaging in their areas of interest — or discovering new passions — both inside and outside of Life Time’s distinctive and large sports, professional fitness, family recreation and spa destinations, most of which operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The Company’s Healthy Way of Life approach enables customers to achieve this by providing the best programs, people and places of uncompromising quality and value. As of February 2, 2012, the Company operated 92 centers under the LIFE TIME FITNESS® and LIFE TIME ATHLETICSM brands, along with nine former Lifestyle Family Fitness centers, in 21 states and 26 major markets. Additional information about Life Time centers, programs and services is available at lifetimefitness.com.