The Benefits of Building Core Strength Through Play
Having a strong core is essential to overall health, fitness, and mobility. But did you know that weak core muscles can also contribute to problems in the classroom for children? A child who has trouble sitting and standing without support can struggle with poor...
New Friends, Good Times and Great Health At Mountain Kids Summer Classes
Summer feels ages away, doesn’t it? For at least a few more months, dodging ice patches on the sidewalk and enjoying cozy nights by the fireplace will remain a necessity. Flash forward to about 3 months from now. Summer has just begun, and the kids are already bored...
The Growth Behind “Going For It”
My favorite thing as an instructor is to see kids busting out of their comfort zones, and mastering techniques they once struggled with. Kids at MCDA and Mountain Kids come to class with so much excitement about what they’re learning. That kind of atmosphere is...