It's Time to Get Active!

The sun is shining and the temperature is warm - time to shake off the winter cold and enjoy the outdoors!  Big Brothers Big Sisters encourages you to stay active with your Little. Read the information below to find ways you can incorporate healthy snacks and fitness into your relationship.

• Try outdoor games and remember the classics.  How about four square, hopscotch, hula hoop and Wiffle ball?  The Big Brothers Big Sisters office has the following outdoor items available to  check out:

Ladder Ball

Tennis Equipment

Wiffle Ball Equipment

Basketballs, Volleyballs, Kick balls, Footballs, Soccer balls

Hula Hoops

Sidewalk Chalk

• Take advantage of the Cedar Valley trails and explore the world around you

• Limit TV time and save movies for a rainy day

• Get creative with your snacks and prepare healthy snacks such as "ants on a log" with your Little
• Click here to visit the Zoom Cafe for more kid friendly recipes

•  Remember to promote activity and not exercise to keep your Little interested and make it fun
• Put your Little in charge and let him/her choose an activity during your visit
• Does your Little have a birthday coming up?  How about giving the gift of activity and purchase activity related items such as a jump rope, Frisbee, or any sports equipment

• Find out if your Little participates in summer sports.  If so, try to attend the games and cheer him/her on!