Go Kids Go Calendar - YMCA of Southern Indiana

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Recipe of the Month (5 points)
FOR HEALTHY LIVING
Healthy Fish Sticks
1 egg
1/3 cup bread crumbs
1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/2 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp dried parsley
1 lb fish fillets
1 tbsp melted butter
1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
2. In a shallow dish beat the egg.
3. In another dish, combine the bread crumbs,
parmesan cheese, paprika, and parsley.
4. Cut the fish into strips.
5. Dip each strip into the egg, then into the crumb
mixture.
6. Place the fish strips on a lightly greased baking
dish sheet.
7. If desired, drizzle melted butter over the fish.
8. Bake for 7-10 minutes, or until fish flakes easily
with a fork.
GO KIDS GO!
YMCA OF SOUTHERN INDIANA
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
Did you know?
The more you use your muscles, the stronger they get. You can strengthen them with many different kinds
of activities such as climbing a tree or a jungle gym, running or walking uphill, push-ups, sit-ups, building
a snowman, or even gardening! Always try to target every major muscle group when you are doing specific
strength training exercises so you do not create any muscle imbalances. Remember to stretch and that will
help with imbalances. For cardio this month try dancing. Always warm-up and cool-down!
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Using
weight do
the following: row,
shoulder press, bicep
curl, tricep extension,
squats, and lunges.
Using
weight do
the following: row,
shoulder press, bicep
curl, tricep extension,
squats, and lunges.
Using
weight do
the following: row,
shoulder press, bicep
curl, tricep extension,
squats, and lunges.
Using
weight do
the following: row,
shoulder press, bicep
curl, tricep extension,
squats, and lunges.
Dance or play an
active game like “Just
Dance” for at least 20
minutes!
Dance or play an
active game like “Just
Dance” for at least 20
minutes!
Dance or play an
active game like “Just
Dance” for at least 20
minutes!
Dance or play an
active game like “Just
Dance” for at least 20
minutes!
Using
weight do
the following: row,
shoulder press, bicep
curl, tricep extension,
squats, and lunges.
Using
weight do
the following: row,
shoulder press, bicep
curl, tricep extension,
squats, and lunges.
Using
weight do
the following: row,
shoulder press, bicep
curl, tricep extension,
squats, and lunges.
Using
weight do
the following: row,
shoulder press, bicep
curl, tricep extension,
squats, and lunges.
Topic of the Month Club (5 points)
FOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
Strengthen your muscles using different kinds of
modalities for weight. You can use resistance bands,
balls, canned foods, or even jugs filled with water.
Get stronger by planting a garden this month. Learn
more at www.kidsgardening.org.
Monthly Event (5 points)
FOR SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
Dance or play an
active game like “Just
Dance” for at least 20
minutes!
Dance or play an
active game like “Just
Dance” for at least 20
minutes!
Dance or play an
active game like “Just
Dance” for at least 20
minutes!
Keep working those muscles and help the
environment at the same time. Plant a tree or go on a
walk, cleaning up your neighborhood as you go. Be
creative! Wear a pedometer to track your activity
levels. 2,000 steps equals one mile. Below 5,000
steps a day is considered sedentary, 10,000 is
recommended. Where are you?
25 bridges
25 crunches
25 reverse crunches
25 bicycles
25 bird-dogs
25 back extensions
25 bridges
25 crunches
25 reverse crunches
25 bicycles
25 bird-dogs
25 back extensions
25 bridges
25 crunches
25 reverse crunches
25 bicycles
25 bird-dogs
25 back extensions
25 bridges
25 crunches
25 reverse crunches
25 bicycles
25 bird-dogs
25 back extensions
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Play capture the flag.
3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Play Hide and Seek
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
Go skating or roller
blading.
Take a walk
in your
neighborhood,
cleaning up while
you go or plant a
tree.
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24 25 26 27
Dance or play an
active game like “Just
Dance” for at least 20
minutes!
25 bridges
25 crunches
25 reverse crunches
25 bicycles
25 bird-dogs
25 back extensions
MARCH
2013
Do a practice
Easter Egg
Hunt! Time yourself.
Do it again and beat
your time.
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Directions:
Do the exercises listed on each day of
the calendar. Other exercises/sports/
programs may be substituted or added
and written on that calendar day. Once
this is completed, use a crayon to color
that day or use a pen or pencil to circle
that day. Also, if you make the recipe of
the month, participate in the activity of
the month, or read/watch something on
the topic of the month please take the
time to circle this below the calendar.
Then, just have your parent sign your
calendar page and turn it in. That’s it!
Parent: ___________________________________________
See other side for
more information.

YMCA “Go Kids Go” Challenge
You are now officially enrolled in the Go Kids Go Challenge! What is this challenge you might ask? It is a
program that hopes to motivate, excite, and educate our youth on healthy choices and healthy lifestyles while
including our families along the way. Its purpose is to establish habits of exercise and healthy eating with a
point based program that makes it fun. It is our hope that this will be a program that the kids can take
ownership of while including family members for extra points.
Here is the program breakdown…
Fitness Homework – 1point daily
Kids will receive a monthly fitness calendar with exercises to do each day of the month (ex. ride your bike, play
outside, 10 minutes of jump rope, etc.). Other extracurricular activities such as sport participation or other
programs will count as an addition or substitute each day. One point will be awarded for daily activity.
For Healthy Living · Recipe of the Month - 5 points monthly
On the monthly fitness calendar, kids will receive a healthy recipe of the month. If the recipe is tried by the
family, the child will earn 5 points. The children should assist the adults in the shopping and preparation.
For Youth Development · Topic of the Month Club - 5 points monthly
A fitness or health related book, website, TV show, and/or video of the month will be chosen as a way to also
earn points. If the child reads or watches the selection(s), or another relevant selection of their choosing, 5
points will be awarded.
For Social Responsibility · Monthly Activity - 5 points monthly
Participation in the chosen monthly activity will result in an extra 5 points. Details of these events will be
sent out on the Go Kids Go calendar each month.
Throughout the challenge, participants will have the opportunity to be recognized for every point level or
milestone reached.
Alright Kids, now that you have been informed are you up for the challenge? On your mark! Get set! Go!
GOOD LUCK!
4 Core Values of the Y:
Caring: to demonstrate a sincere concern for others, for their needs and well-being
Honesty: to tell the truth, to demonstrate reliability and trustworthiness through actions that are in keeping
with my stated positions and beliefs
Respect: to treat others as I would want them to treat me, to value the worth of every person, including
myself
Responsibility: to do what is right—what I ought to do, to be accountable for my choices of behavior and
actions and my promises
YMCA OF SOUTHERN INDIANA
FLOYD COUNTY BRANCH
33 State Street
New Albany, IN 47150
(812) 283-9622
www.ymcasi.org
CLARK COUNTY BRANCH
4812 Hamburg Pike
Jeffersonville, IN 47130
(812) 283-9622
www.ymcasi.org