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Resource Guide Links: Parents & Kids

1	ABC Exercise With Me http://www.exerciseabc.com ABC Exercise With Me! Teach children that exercise is as easy as ABC and getting fit is just another way to play! Colorful illustrations of energetic kids bring this alphabet book to life! American Sign Language alphabet included.
2	Baby Boot Camp http://www.babybootcamp.com Baby Boot Camp balances the fitness needs of new moms with their desire to spend time with their baby. This innovative stroller-fitness program helps moms regain or enhance pre-pregnancy fitness levels and meet the physical challenges of parenting by emphasizing strength training in a supportive environment.
3	BAM! Fit4Life http://www.bam.gov/fit4life/index.htm This site has easy recipes, quizzes to find out what activities bes fit different personalities, interviews with famous young athletes, tips for packing healthy lunches and more.
4	Camp Channel http://www.campchannel.com/campers/search/ Looking for a summer sports camp. This is your site. Search by region, activity, coed or not. Select your preferences and you can find just what you're looking for.
5	Expecting Fitness http://www.expectingfitness.com Expecting Fitness™ is your information source on pre & postnatal fitness and nutrition. We aim to keep you up to date on the latest and most newborn research and information on maternal fitness.
6	Family Fitness Express http://www.familyfitnessexpress.net Most fitness programs ignore the reality that health habits are primarily influenced by family life. Our effective and affordable programs allow every family member to achieve their fitness goals. We offer Single, Couple and Family Memberships. Additionally we offer Small Business Memberships and fund-raising opportunities for local schools and 501c3 organizations.
7	Fitwize 4 Kids http://www.fitwize4kids.com Fitwize 4 Kids is dedicated to empowering the youth of today and tomorrow, by providing a fun filled environment, where kids ages 6 ½ to 15 learn about fitness, nutrition and living a healthy lifestyle. Everything from the décor, to the equipment is planned with kids in mind. The environment is energetic and lively and the equipment is specifically designed for the physiology of a child’s body. The core program offered in each location focuses on supervised, 45-minute, full-body, resistance circuit- style workouts and is complimented by monthly nutrition seminars, home-school PE education, kid’s night out events, field trips, birthday parties, and other fun activities.
8	Gatorade Sport Science Institute http://www.gssiweb.com/parentrecommendations.cfm Sharing Knowledge on sports nutrition and exercise science. What parents can do to prevent childhood obesity through increased physical activity
9	Healthy Habits for Healthy Kids http://www2.bluecrossca.com/bus_units/healthyliving/HealthyKids/index.html A Family Guide to Heart-Healthy Living, provided by the American Heart Association and Blue Cross of California.
10	Honey We're Killing the Kids! http://tlc.discovery.com/fansites/honey/honey.html?dcitc=w99-530-ah-0017 Honey We're Killing the Kids! offers a startling look at the causes of America's childhood obesity epidemic and issues a critical wake-up call for parents. In the series, nutrition expert Dr. Lisa Hark shows how everyday choices can have long-term impacts on children, and offers both the motivation and the know-how to help turn these families’ lives around.
11	JUST RUN - Monterey County http://www.justrun.org JUST RUN is a collaborative effort between the Big Sur International Marathon and The Big Sur Marathon Distance Project that will assist schools and other youth organizations to provide vital youth fitness programs in Monterey County.
12	Keep Your Kids Active- Web MD Health http://my.webmd.com/content/tools/1/tiyh_active_kids.htm Children need at least an hour of physical activity every day to stay healthy. Find out more about which types of play are right for your child.
13	Kids Fitness Challenge http://www.kidsfitnesschallenge.com Join us for the Kids Fitness Challenge. During April/May/Sept/Oct. 2006, kids, parents, educators, and community members will pledge in cities across the U.S. to take the Fitness Challenge to lead a healthier eating, active lifestyle. This event is the first of its kind to combine education, physical activity and follow up programs for local communities across the U.S. to take the fitness challenge to lead a healthier lifestyle and fight the rising tide of child obesity. Schools are eligible to receive grants from the Foundation based on participation. These grants help fund physical activity and nutrition programs, after schools programs or other initiatives that promote healthier eating, active lifestyles.
14	KidTribe http://www.kidtribe.com KidTribe is an international health and wellness organization whose mission is to elevate self-esteem, create community, and promote health for the children in today's world.
15	Let's Just Play http://www.nick.com/all_nick/specials/letsjustplay/index.jhtml Nickelodeon encourages kids to get off the couch and get movin!
16	Nutrition Exploration http://www.nutritionexplorations.org/kids/main.asp Features contests, fun games, recipes and more. This brightly colored lively sight makes learning fun for everyone.
17	Smart Mouth http://www.cspinet.org/smartmouth/ This site is packed with recipes, facts, videos, articles--all brought to us by the "Food Police" at CSPI (Center for Science in the Public Interest).
18	Stroller Strides http://www.strollerstrides.com The program involves power walking as well as strength training and flexibility exercises designed for all types of fitness levels. The program also offers social opportunites for new moms with more than 30 locations in California.
19	Tips for hiking with kids http://www.travelforkids.com/Travelessentials/hikingincalifornia.htm Travel tips for those who like to enjoy hiking and the outdoors with the whole family.
20	5 a Day the Color Way http://www.5aDay.com Dole is helping teachers and parents get kids excited about the colorful fruits and veggies they should eat through fun activities and easy recipes.
21	AYSO http://www.soccer.org Find your local AYSO and sign up with a league in your area. Look at volunteer opportunities as a referee and get credit for college.
22	Boys and Girls Clubs of America http://www.bgca.org/ Boys & Girls Clubs of America has a lineup of tested and proven nationally recognized programs that address today's most pressing youth issues, teaching young people the skills they need to succeed in life. Find the club nearest you
23	Central and Northern California Sports Camps http://www.localsportscamps.com/northcacamps.htm Directory of different sports camps in Central and Northern California
24	President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports http://www.fitness.gov The President's Council on Physical Fitness & Sports offers the Presidential Active Lifestyle Award and Presidential Champions Program to help people get active and earn rewards.
25	kidshape http://www.kidshape.com/index.htm Kidshape is a non profit foundation who offers the largest and most successful weight management program for youth and their families.
26	Little League Online http://www.littleleague.org Find the Little league team in your area. "Baseball and softball embody the discipline of teamwork. They challenge players toward perfection of physical skills and bring into play the excitement of tactics and strategy. The very nature of baseball and softball also teach that while every player eventually strikes out or is on the losing team, there is always another chance for success in the next at-bat or game."
27	Nemours Foundation (KidsHealth) http://www.kidshealth.org/ Filled Fun features and great activities designed just for kids! Kids health is a great way to explore a wide range of topics to help you and your kids learn more about living healthily.
28	Running Places http://www.runningplaces.com/ Find a list of favorite runs and races. Post your favorite run or rate one listed on the site.
29	See Mommy Run http://www.seemommyrun.com/ca/?main= Find a running group, advice, tips, local events and a message board. Great place communicate with a group in your area, or start one of your own.
30	Team Nutrition http://www.fns.usda.gov/tn// Team Nutrition provides resources for Parents, educators, schools and activists to help improve our childrens nutrition habits. Team Nutrition is an initiative of the USDA Food and Nutrition Service to support the Child Nutrition Programs
31	The Children's Nature Institute http://www.childrensnatureinstitute.org/ Check out the Family walks, Discovery outreach programs, and the CNI wondermobile. find publications and volunteer opportunities an much more.
32	Tips for Raising Heart-Healthy, Active Children http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=825 Let the American heart Association help you live heart healthy. Look through these great tips to help your family get more active.
33	US Sports Camps http://www.ussportscamps.com/ Find a wide range of sports camps all over California

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