School-age kids

Explore the world with your child. Get involved in the things they enjoy doing.

• Take a walk or hike in nature. Not only will you all get great exercise, but without any electronics around, your child might enjoy talking to you.
• Invest in bikes and explore your city or town for new routes. Ride your bike or walk to lunch or dinner with the family.
• Dance. Just do it — let loose with your kids, have fun and get some great aerobic activity. Put on music your kids like (or some old-school rock they will laugh at) and get moving.
• Swim. When you go to the pool with your children, get in. Running in the shallow end and swimming in a pool are great ways to combine aerobic activity with family fun.
• Get involved in a sport that your kids can enjoy, such as tennis, basketball or soccer.
• Plan vacations in destinations that encourage outdoor activities. Find a vacation spot where you can ski, hike, surf or go rock climbing.

Wherever you go, look for opportunities to add more physical activity to your family life. You'll enjoy time with each other and set your children up with healthy habits for the future.