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Gym Time is Important Time at Camp @KidvilleLV

June 23, 2012 By Emily 28 Comments

 

 

I often wish I could tap into my toddler and borrow some of his energy.  In fact, the day “they” learn to harness that energy and sell it to the masses is the day someone will get very rich!  I don’t know a parent out there who hasn’t thought to themselves at some point or another, “Where on earth does my child get all this energy!”

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When you are going to ask a toddler to participate in projects like art and science, running their energy out a little bit has got to be top priority. When we first started Camp Kidville I thought to myself that the counselors were a bit crazy to start with gym time.  How in the world did they think they were going to get my son to leave all this fun stuff?  But sure enough, gym time first is exactly what works, and doing it first thing actually leads to more productive and focused toddlers!  (Well, as focused as any toddler can really be.)

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Gym time allows them to run out their energy, shake off the silly, and just plain adjust to being at camp.  Each day a few new obstacles are set out along with the familiar favorites. (like balls, Squishy will always ask where the basketballs are if they aren’t out.)  For about 20 minutes the children are free to do as they please in the gym.  They can participate in the new obstacles if they choose, or they can just run around and enjoy the freedom.

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(As you can see parents are encouraged to be as hands on as they would like, clearly sitting in the foam pit is a good thing, except when toddlers come bounding at you!)

The last 5-10 minutes the counselors bring the students together for parachute time.  While this may seem like just another fun activity, it is actually the beginning of asking the students to listen and participate with the group.  The program at Camp Kidville is incredibly well thought out and perfect for toddlers and their boundless energy.  Gym Time is not only fun time, but important to get them started on the right foot for a happy 2 hours of camp!

Kidville Parachute Time

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To find out more about Kidville Camp contact Kidville Tivoli Village!
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Disclosure: I wrote this post as a Kidville Mom Ambassador. All opinions are my own and are 100% honest.

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Emily is a wife & mom living in Las Vegas. The owner and writer at Our Knight Life, Emily loves sharing her two adorable boys and journey through motherhood. Emily has run four half marathons to date and is always training for her next big race. She also enjoys creating healthy recipes for her family and sharing family friendly product reviews.

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Comments

  1. Kenda @ Remaking June Cleaver says

    June 23, 2012 at 5:52 am

    My toddler loves his time at our local gym! It’s so important for us because he gets social interaction and exercise at the same time. Not to mention building his motor skills. Kidville looks awesome!

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    • Emily says

      June 25, 2012 at 9:25 pm

      Kidville is awesome! Thanks Kendra, I didn’t even think to mention building motor skills! He has gotten more confident jumping and doing the obstacles over the weeks too! 🙂

      Reply
  2. Kathleen says

    June 23, 2012 at 9:23 am

    Looks like so much fun! Wish we had something like that around here.

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  3. Ty @ Mama of 3 Munchkins says

    June 23, 2012 at 10:01 am

    Looks like a lot of fun!

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  4. Courtney says

    June 23, 2012 at 1:18 pm

    I always wish I could borrow kiddos energy! Looks like he had a blast! 🙂

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    • Emily says

      June 25, 2012 at 9:24 pm

      Pretty soon you will have your own kid to make you wish you could tap into that energy!! Such an amazing amount they have!

      Reply
  5. Stefani says

    June 23, 2012 at 6:30 pm

    Looks like he is having fun.

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  6. Crystal @ Simply Being Mommy says

    June 23, 2012 at 9:04 pm

    Awww, he looks like he had such a great time.

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    • Emily says

      June 25, 2012 at 9:24 pm

      Thanks Crystal – He really did!

      Reply
  7. Anne - Mommy Has to Work says

    June 24, 2012 at 7:09 am

    Gotta Have gym time! So fun!

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  8. Adelina Priddis says

    June 24, 2012 at 8:09 am

    That looks so fun! I had never really thought about doing “gym” first. I might have to do more active things first thing in the morning, and then move on to our crafty, learning stuff in the afternoon.

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    • Emily says

      June 25, 2012 at 9:23 pm

      Oh! You will have to let me know what you think if you change it up!

      Reply
  9. MomStart (Ashley) says

    June 24, 2012 at 6:39 pm

    Love places like that. Looks like y’all had fun!

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    • Emily says

      June 25, 2012 at 9:23 pm

      WE did! Thanks Ashley!

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  10. Donna says

    June 25, 2012 at 7:32 am

    You can tell he had a blast!

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    • Emily says

      June 25, 2012 at 9:22 pm

      You can can’t you! He is really loving this camp!

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  11. Jenn says

    June 25, 2012 at 7:35 am

    Love all the colors and fun equipment. They don’t even realize they are exercising I’m sure!

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    • Emily says

      June 25, 2012 at 9:21 pm

      Good point Jenn! Fun exercise for sure!

      Reply
  12. Tammy says

    June 25, 2012 at 7:43 am

    It’s a great way to get them to exercise, and have them not know it.

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    • Emily says

      June 25, 2012 at 9:20 pm

      So true Tammy!

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  13. Amanda says

    June 25, 2012 at 11:52 am

    That looks like a ton of fun! I can’t wait until my baby is old enough for gym time.

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    • Emily says

      June 25, 2012 at 9:20 pm

      Soon! And when they are you will be wishing they were little again! LOL 🙂

      Reply
  14. Yolonda @ The Thriftynistas says

    June 25, 2012 at 1:42 pm

    Looks like they had a lot of fun!

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    • Emily says

      June 25, 2012 at 9:19 pm

      Thanks Yolonda! They did!

      Reply
  15. Marcie W. says

    June 25, 2012 at 2:01 pm

    Looks like a great way to get some exercise, social interaction and FUN!

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    • Emily says

      June 25, 2012 at 9:18 pm

      Yes! It is such a great facility! 🙂

      Reply
  16. Virginia from That Bald Chick says

    June 25, 2012 at 7:06 pm

    Oh, what fun!

    Reply

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