Go Far Kids is not a competition focused program. It is about setting goals and achieving them.
The Goals that are set for Go Far Kids are designed specifically for their age, so they are not attempting to do what older or younger kids are doing.
The Activity Descriptions and Age Group Goals are as follows:
Before we can Go Far, we think there are some basics that need to be covered.
In the past few years, more children have been given the opportunity to engage in strength training. The latest research has found that strength training can be incorporated into a child’s fitness or sport-related exercise routine without causing injury or growth problems.
Go Far Kids wants to incorporate these activities into the Go Far Kids program and has provided the links below to give you ideas about what you can do in this area.
Strength & Stretching is another area where you can grab your friends or an adult to help you out and learn a little bit along the way.
Strength & Stretching Details...
This is where Go Far Kids got its start... physical fitness. Running, Biking and Swimming are GREAT activities which allow kids to progress at their own "pace". Speed is not important here... just get out there are be active.
Important Tips for this Activity:
As the name implies, Friends and Family Activities are physical activities which Go Far Kids will do with others:
Baseball, Basketball, Volleyball, Bowling, OR going on a bike ride with a group.
If you’re into team sports (which we strongly encourage), then that falls under this category. Your practices, games, tournaments, all count towards your goal here.
The point of Friends & Family Activities is to encourage you to spend some time with and to cooperate with others while you exercise. Motivating one another is a great way to of the best ways to Go Far!
To GO FAR is more than physical activities. It also includes the ability to GO FAR with your education and character development. While many kids think that they get enough reading in with school, there is an entirely new world of reading out there that never gets attention in the classroom.
Reading for pleasure... getting lost in a great story... reading a favorite magazine, comic book or the newspaper... everything counts. How FAR you GO is up to you... are you willing to challenge yourself?
Not only is reading enjoyable, but it leads to better grades and a better ability to communicate with others now and for years to come!
"VOLUNTEER" - to freely choose to offer or give without being asked or obliged
Do you REALLY want to GO FAR & MAKE A DIFFERENCE in the lives of others? Then learn about VOLUNTEER opportunities...
Stuck for ideas on what YOU can do? Here are some simple examples:
