after school PE-like classes?
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Anonymous
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My unathletic, uncoordinated daughter nevertheless really likes PE. Since she only gets PE once a week, I was hoping to be able to sign her up for an after school class. She doesn't want to play a team sport, but wants the games they do in PE -- dodgeball, capture the flag, etc. And I'd like to get her moving more than she would on her own.
Are there organizations that offer this kind of class to kids in mid-elementary school? |
Anonymous
| How about a non-competitive gymnastics class? |
Anonymous
She does that, but she really wants the games and the variety. |
Anonymous
| Our PTA offers a sports and games class as an after school activity. It is once a week, right after school. Every week they learned a new a game/activity. My daughter loved it. Its run by Sports and Games for Kids, LLC. The owner is Chris Kurtzman. So, maybe check with your school PTA? I know the Town of Vienna used too offer a sports and games class through their rec center. But it might have been for toddlers. |
Anonymous
| Ask your PTA if they would consider running one such as 21:41 mentions. Or offer to organize it (i.e. find company, help line up registration if needed, etc) if needed. |
Anonymous
| Christ Kurtzman is awesome. I probably know the PP, LOL. |
Anonymous
| Our local Y has a sports jamboree class that might fit the bill. If you have a Y near you, check it out. You don't need to be a member to take classes. |
Anonymous
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I suggest karate (or similar) for improving coordination.
I know its not games...but often in the classes the kids do a variety of things and some incorporate games - especially for the younger kids. |
Anonymous
This would be perfect! I googled it and it looks like it's only in Virginia -- we're in DC. Too bad. |
Anonymous
I've encouraged karate. She refuses. |
Anonymous
We're in MD, and I would love this kind of activity for my kids, too. TIC summer camp has this, though it's obviously just in the summer. Half day tech/half day "athletics", which can be either sports, or these kinds of physical games. My 10 yr old DS *loves* the athletic games sometimes more than the tech class, and he is a tech geek. |
Anonymous
OP here. My daughter loves TIC too; I was surprised the first summer when she loved the "athletics" as much as the tech. I spent a good portion of my K-12 years looking for ways to avoid PE; I'm thrilled that they are now teaching PE in a way that even non-athletic kids can enjoy it. But it's sad that kids are now expected to specialize in one sport and be serious about it at a much earlier age. |
Anonymous
PP here. I agree. I think these kinds of athletic games really appeal to kids that are not into competitive sports, but still like to run and play. I would contact that guy and ask if he'd be willing to come to DC/MD area. I've often wondered if one of the athletic camp counselors at TIC who are local would be willing to do afterschool activities once a week as a job or something, or hire them for a bday party. My son loves the athletic camp counselors. |
Anonymous
| My kids afterschool care program does this the first hour afterschool so the kids can get out energy before doing homework. |
Anonymous
| Have you looked into DC Parks and Rec? |