Kids 'N Kicks Summer Walking Program
How far will you walk this summer?
Last year’s winner walked 75 miles!
Join the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Kids ‘N Kicks Summer Walking Program
Hey parents! Kids are invited to participate in the 5th annual walking program at Fairlane Town Center. It’s designed for fun, safe and healthy entertainment FREE of charge, with some cool prizes along the way.
June 7 – August 16, 2013
How it works:
- Sign up at Customer Service and receive a special membership kit and folder
- Visit Customer Service at the end of each walk* for a completion stamp and prize
- Find places in the Summer Walking Passport each week while walking the center
- Special Weekend wake-up events will be held on select Saturday’s for participants
- A party will be held at the end of the program for participants, including lunch, awards and special prizes
*Kids are welcome to walk a session in the morning and a session in the afternoon of the same day, earning a completion stamp for each walking session.
New this year –Summer Walking Passport
During each week there will be one designated place of the week hidden in locations throughout the center. When a walker spots the place of the week they will confirm it with Customer Service and receive a sticker for their passport. Once a walker fills up their passport, they receive a prize.
Join us for weekend wake-up events:
Saturday, June 29: BRAVO! Chef of the Day
11 a.m. at BRAVO! Cucina Italiana
A BRAVO! Chef of the Day will teach the walkers how to prepare a simple, healthy meal. All program participants will receive a FREE healthy lunch. *Space is limited to 50 kids. Please RSVP by June 25.
Saturday, July 13: Zumba Party
11:00 a.m. in Center Court
A Zumba Fitness Instructor will lead children in a fun, easy-to-follow, dance-fitness program. Comfortable clothing and sneakers suggested. Parents and guardians are encouraged to participate. Please RSVP by July 9.
Saturday, July 27: Yoga
11:00 a.m. in Center Court
A Yoga instructor from Beautiful Yoga will lead the children in fun, easy-to-follow yoga stretches. Comfortable clothing is suggested. Please RSVP by July 23.
Saturday, August 10: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan good health activity presentation
11:00 a.m. in Center Court
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan will lead children in fun exercises and discuss healthy food options. The presenters will also talk about urban agriculture and give the children hands-on instruction on growing nutritious foods that can be taken from the garden to the table. All kid participants will receive an environmentally-friendly gift for attending. Please RSVP by August 6.
Friday, August 16: Celebration Lunch and Award Ceremony
11:00 a.m. at Lifestyle Café Food Court (near Subway)
A healthy lunch will be provided. Goody bags and award certificates will be given to every participant and the Top Walker will be announced. Please RSVP by August 13.