Schedule
Youth and Fitness is the Austin Foundation's original program. It is held at the Garfield Community Center in 6-week increments during fall, winter and spring quarters and is open to participants from the ages of 6 to 20. Now in its 13th year, Youth and Fitness incorporates a sampling of different forms of physical activity and components of a healthy life, including a healthy diet and a healthy mind.
Spring 2008
Saturdays, April 26, May 3, 10, 17, 24, June 7 (Youth & Fitness Showcase)
2:00 - 4:30pm
To register for Youth and Fitness, please complete a registration form and health history form and email or fax to the Austin Foundation.
Austin Foundation Programs*
Seattle Parks and Recreation After School Programs
• McClure Middle School
• Asa Mercer Middle School
Other After School Programs
• Garfield Community Center
Late Night Fitness Programs
• Rainier Community Center
Private Schools
Youth learn about the importance of physical activities, how to stay fit and healthy, and what role nutrition plays in their everyday life, while earning their PE credits.
• First Place
• Giddens School
• Seattle Urban Academy
• Lake Washington Girls Middle School
Ryther Child Center
Fitness education and physical activities are taught to the teens in the in-patient alcohol and drug rehab program. Classes promote self-esteem, the benefits of movement and how to stay positive by using physical fitness as their tool. Current programming includes a yoga class.
King County Juvenile Detention Center
This program is part of the interagency school system for the Youth Detention Center. Youth learn about the basic principles of fitness and how to use them to reduce stress.
For more information about Austin Foundation programming, please contact:
Vanisha Duggal - by email or call 206.381.1841
*(After school programs don't meet during the summer.)