Kickin’ it into high gear for kids…

September 29, 2006 (PRLEAP.COM) Health News
Kickin’ it into high gear for kids… Body To Soul Fitness now offers Birthday Parties School Vacation Classes and New Tot Program

Body To Soul Fitness in Pembroke, catering to women and children throughout the South Shore with special programming and classes, has enhanced their focus on kids with several new offerings: Birthday and special occasion parties; classes during school vacation weeks and Music and Movement for young children.

Party Time
Forget the clown with balloon animals and candlepin bowling birthdays! Body To Soul now offers Hip Hop, Yoga and Gymnastics birthday and special occasion parties for girls and teens. In a 90-minute party package, attendees enjoy a 45 minute class (which includes face painting depending on age), a craft activity, then time for cake and gifts. Personalized invitations, paper products and juice are included in the package. Parties are designed for 10 children, and cost $180 for members and $210 for non-members. Additional children are $5 each.

Body To Soul’s Hip Hop, Yoga and Gymnastics parties may be scheduled on Friday evenings, anytime Saturday and Sunday as well as after school during the week. To schedule a party or for more information, contact Heather Fiedler at (781) 856-8837.

School Vacation Activities
Body To Soul is helping parents plan ahead with pre-registration for fun classes during the December and February school breaks.

Pre-register for school vacation classes now, running December 26th through December 29th and February 19th through February 23rd. Body To Soul is offering classes that will keep kids on their toes during these weeks:

• On Tuesday from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., Bitty Bodies Gymnastics will run for girls and boys age 3 to 5 years old.
• On Wednesday from 11:15 a.m. to 12 p.m., Yoga Fit will be offered for girls age 6 to 9 years old.
• On Wednesday from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Mom and Me Workout will be held for girls age 10 and up.
• On Thursday from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., Teen Esteem class for girls age 12 and up.

Each class costs $9 for members and $14 for non-members.

Music and Movement
In a brand new Music and Movement program, girls and boys age 3 to 5 years old learn effective ways to make good choices, gain confidence, and learn about themselves as well as their relationships with others. This program is a terrific learning opportunity disguised as pure fun. The class will capture their attention, make them feel comfortable and encourage them to participate with puppets, props, songs, rhymes and dances. Each class is 45 minutes long and the program runs for six weeks. Classes begin October 17th. Cost is $79 for members and $99 for non-members. Class size is limited and pre-registration is required one week in advance.

To pre-register or for more information, contact Body To Soul at (781) 829-2002.

On-site babysitting
With expanded hours at Body To Soul’s beautiful on-site nursery, moms with babies and young children can fit one or more classes into their busy schedule. Babysitting is available Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and on Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Evening child care hours are Monday through Thursday from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. and Fridays from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Babysitting rates are per hour: $3 for one child, $4 for two children and $5 for three children.

Fitness for the Mind, Body & Soul
Celebrating their third anniversary, Body To Soul Fitness is an all women’s fitness center focused on helping women of every age and fitness level learn about health in a non-competitive and supportive atmosphere. Body To Soul is one of the few gyms in the area to offer the popular Yoga Strength classes as well as many other innovative classes, personal training and fitness. With state-of-the-art fitness equipment and Direct TV, Body To Soul is open Monday through Thursday from 5:45 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.; Friday 5:45 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.; Saturday, 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and Sunday 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Body to Soul Fitness is handicapped accessible and located at 33 Riverside Drive, off Route 139, in Pembroke. For more information, visit www.bodytosoulfitness.com.

CONTACT: Steven V. Dubin, PR Works, (781) 582-1061, sdubin@prworkzone.com