Passages Northwest139 – 23rd Ave. S., Seattle, WA 98144206-286-8601 www.passagesnw.org

Dedicated to educating and motivating girls and women to develop leadership and courage through the integrated exploration of the arts and nature. Experience rock climbing and sea kayaking, nature based art projects and improvisational activities. Through these exciting challenges, we promote caring, responsive and creative leaders.

Age Range: Girls, 10-17 and Adult Women Cost: *Call for up-to-date pricesOffered: All Year Snack Provided: YesScholarships: Yes Special Needs: YesFree Trial Class: No Metro Access: 14, 27, 48

Seattle Parks & Recreation Community Centers www.seattle.gov/parks

Garfield Community Center 2323 East Cherry St. 98122 (206) 684-4788www.seattle.gov/parks/centers/garfieldcc.htm Garfield Teen Life Center 428 23rd Ave 98122 (206) 684-4550www.seattle.gov/parks/teens/teenlifecenter.htmInternational District/Chintown Community Center 719 8th Ave S. 98104 (206) 233-0042 www.seattle.gov/parks/centers/IDChinatown.htm Langston Hughes Performing Arts Center 104 17th Ave S. 98144 (206) 684-4757 www.seattle.gov/parks/centers/langston.htmMiller Community Center 330 19th Ave E. 98112 (206) 684-4753 www.seattle.gov/parks/centers/miller.htmRainier Community Center 4600 38th Ave S. 98118 (206) 386-1919www.seattle.gov/parks/centers/rainiercc.htmRainier Beach Community Center 8825 Rainier Ave S. 98118 (206) 386-1925www.seattle.gov/parks/Centers/rainierbeach.htm Yesler Community Center 917 E Yesler Way 98104 (206) 386-1245www.seattle.gov/parks/centers/yeslercc.htmJefferson Community Center 3801 Beacon Ave S. 98108 (206) 684-7481www.seattle.gov/parks/centers/Jeffercc.htmVan Asselt Community Center 2820 S Myrtle St. 98108 (206) 386-1921www.seattle.gov/parks/Centers/vanasseltcc.htm

Swimming, sports, dance, arts and cultural activities, and many special interest programs, lessons, workshops and events.

Age Range: All Cost: *Call for pricesOffered: All Year Snack Provided: Please AskScholarships: Yes Free Trial Class: YesSpecial Needs: Yes *Call 206-684-4950 Metro Access: Yes *Check location

Healthy Habits

Starting your day with breakfast

Eating 5 or more servings of fruits & vegetables every day

Limiting screen time to less than 2 hours a day

Moving more & being active at least 1 hour a day

Drinking water & lowfat/nonfat milk

Participating in an activity that interests you

Over time, small and simple changes in your daily routine

will make a difference.

Austin FoundationYouth & Fitness Program1918 Terry Ave, Seattle, WA 98101206-295-2933 www.youthandfitness.orgA sampling of different forms of physical activity. We encourage trying new activities, discovering new forms of exercise that are enjoyable and educational about nutrition and general fitness principles. Learn about the components of fitness and how to apply them into your life, and become a future volunteer. Participants are given T-shirts, water bottles, and a program notebook to take with them as a resource.

Age Range: 6 – 20 Cost: FreeOffered: All Year Snack Provided: YesScholarships: Yes Special Needs: YesFree Trial Class: Yes Metro Access: 48

Bike WorksEarn-A-Bike and Youth Ventures 3709 S. Ferdinand, Seattle, WA 98118206-725-9408 www.bikeworks.org

Learn all about bicycling – fixing, repairing, and riding. Work your way to being rewarded with your own set of wheels! Experience mountain biking, BMX riding, and building specialty “chopper” bikes. Enjoy field-trips, camps, and community involvement.

Age Range: 9 - 17 Cost: *Call for pricesOffered: All Year Snack Provided: YesScholarships: Yes Special Needs: Please AskFree Trial Class: Yes Metro Access: 7, 9, 39, 48

(Rotary) Boys & Girls Club201 – 19th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122206-324-7317 www.rotarybgc.org

After-school program, athletics, and specialized clubs are offered to youth. Core program areas include character and leadership education, career development, health and life skills, the arts, technology, sports, fitness, and other fun recreational activities.Age Range: 6 - 18 Cost: *Membership & fees apply *Call for prices

Offered: All Year Snack Provided: YesScholarships: No Special Needs: NoFree Trial Class: Yes Metro Access: 27, 48

Cascade Bicycle Club7400 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA 98115 206-522-3222 www.cascade.org

Join in on bicycle rides and other fun activities to promote individual health, recreation, education, and advocacy by promoting physical fitness, a more bicycle-friendly environment, and a more livable community. Age Range All Cost: *Membership & fees apply *Call for prices

Offered: All Year Snack Provided: NoScholarships: No Special Needs: Please AskFree Trial Class: Yes Metro Access: 74, 75

Central Area Youth Association119 – 23rd Ave, Seattle, WA 98122206-322-6640 www.seattle-caya.org

Athletics (baseball, basketball, football, golf, cheerleading) and life skills are our focus, along with tutoring, computer lab for youth and families, and special interest programs.

Age Range: 12 - 18 Cost: Free Offered Winter, Spring, Fall Snack Provided: Yes Scholarships: Free Special Needs: Please AskFree Trial Class: Yes Metro Access: 27, 42, 48

Girls on the RunPO Box 15817, Seattle, WA 98115206-528-2118 www.girlsrun.org

We combine uplifting running workouts with thought provoking games, discussions, and a community project. We aim to develop the whole girl – her physical, mental, social, emotional, and spiritual self. We support our girls with education and preparation for a lifetime of self-respect and healthy living within their families, peers, and community.

Age Range: Girls, 8-11 Cost: *Call for pricesOffered: Spring, Fall Snack Provided: YesScholarships: Yes Special Needs: YesFree Trial Class: Yes Metro Access: *Check program

Mountaineers Club300 – 3rd Ave W., Seattle, WA 98119206-284-8484 www.mountaineers.org

Adventure and explore our Northwest’s mountains, forests, and water courses. Social events and activities, too.

Age Range: All Cost: *Call for pricesOffered: All Year Snack Provided: NoScholarships: Yes Special Needs: YesFree Trial Class: Yes Metro Access: *Check program

Mt. Baker Rowing & Sailing Center3800 Lake Washington Blvd S., Seattle, WA 98118206-386-1913 www.cityofseattle.net/parks/boats/mtbaker.htm

Learn to row, sail, sailboard, canoe, and kayak. Courses cover rigging, sailing theory, and water safety. Participants are awarded basic sailing certification upon completion.

Age Range: 8 - Adult Cost: *Call for pricesOffered: All Year Snack Provided: NoScholarships: Yes Special Needs: YesFree Trial Class: Yes Metro Access: 34, 39

School of Acrobatics & New Circus Arts624 South Lander Street, Seattle, WA 98134206-652-4433 www.sancaseattle.org

Helping to improve the mental and physical health of children by engaging them in the joyous creativity and fun of acrobatics and circus arts. Learn juggling, trapeze, tightrope, and other partner balancing arts.

Age Range: 2 ½ - Adult Cost: *Call for pricesOffered: All Year Snack Provided: NoScholarships: Yes Special Needs: Please AskFree Trial Class: Yes Metro Access: *Fully accessible

Seattle SCORES427 NE 72nd Street, eattle, WA 98115206-721-7822 www.americascores.org

We’re a school-based program located at participating schools. Our after school program uses the fun game of soccer to develop teamwork, sportsmanship and leadership skills. These skills are advanced as we move from the playing field to the classroom, where we create and perform poetry, narrative writings, and participate in local community projects.

Age Range: 8 - 12 Cost: Free at Participating SchoolsOffered: Winter, Spring Fall Snack Provided: Yes Scholarships: N/A Special Needs: YesFree Trial Class: Yes Metro Access: *Check schools

Odessa Brown Children’s Clinic2101 East Yesler Way, Seattle, WA 98122

206.987.7200

Physical Activity Resources

For over 30 years, OBCC has been a trusted partner in the life of our community. Three decades of healing,

teaching, advocating and caring.

We’re an intricate part of Children’s Hospital and Regional Medical Center and work closely with Seattle Public Schools Head Start, the Teen Health Clinic at Garfield High School, local physical activity, after-school programs, churches, and social service agencies. Together we provide comprehensive, coordinated care for our children and their families.

This Physical Activity Resources guide strives to create awareness of the many ways families can become active and stay healthy.

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Spectrum Dance Theater800 Lake Washington Blvd, Seattle, WA 98122206-325-4161 www.spectrumdance.org

Providing world class dance and movement education in ballet, tap, jazz, modern, contemporary and cultural lessons and performances. Creative classes offered to our young toddlers to 7 years of age.

Age Range: Toddlers - Adult Cost: *Call for pricesOffered: All Year Snack Provided: NoScholarships: Yes Special Needs: YesFree Trial Class: Yes Metro Access 2, 27

YMCA of Greater Seattle;Meredith Mathews East Madison YMCA1700 – 23rd Avenue, Seattle, WA 98122206-322-6969 www.seattleymca.org

A place to be active, be involved, and belong. We offer fitness classes, aquatics, youth sports, yoga, and Pilates. Health and wellness programs include specialized nutritional classes and individualized fitness training. Participate in specialty camps, Adventure Guides, family activities, and community events. We build strong kids, strong families, and strong communities.

Age Range: All Cost: *Membership & fees apply *Call for pricesOffered: All Year Snack Provided: Please AskScholarships: Yes Special Needs: Please AskFree Trial Class: Yes Metro Access: 2, 11, 48

Samarya Yoga Center1806 ½ E. Yesler Way, Seattle, WA 98122206-568-8335 www.samaryacenter.org

A holistic therapy approach addressing all kinds of special challenges, including stroke survivors, traumatic brain injury, ADHD, and autism. Combining over twenty years of clinical experience with yoga. Internationally renowned teachers and therapists.

Age Range: All Cost: *Call for pricesOffered: All Year Snack Provided: NoScholarships: Yes Special Needs: YesFree Trial Class: Yes Metro Access: 14, 27

Odessa Brown Children’s Clinic is

bringing you a summary of some of the

organizations and small businesses

in the neighborhood and throughout

Seattle that focus on physical activity

and healthy living.

Together we are striving to create

awareness of the many ways everyone

in the family can become active and

stay healthy.