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SPORTS/FITNESS Family Dance Party
Get your heart rate up and your muscles moving to the beat! Pick an open space and prepare your music, snacks and a hydration station. Crank the music and let your body move.
Jump Rope Fitness Competition
Gather your family members, get a jump rope and see who can get the most jumps in a row. Track your jumps a few times a week for four weeks. The person with the most jumps get to pick dinner!
AQUATICS Water Activities for Babies
Put on your swimsuit and have your child put on theirs, then play in a clean water-filled bathtub by pouring water over their toes, knees, tummy, arms and head. Use floating toys and have your child practice by reaching out for the toy. Encourage your child to blow bubbles by having them imitate you.
Water Activities for Toddlers
Practice blowing bubbles using toys that float or sink. Have your child blow bubbles or submerge when grabbing the toy. Have your child lay in the bathtub and do a back float. You can support their head with your hand and sing “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star” or say “1, 2, 3, done,” while they look up at you.
Songs to Sing in the Water
Have children hold hands and move around in a clockwise direction while singing: Ring around the Rosie, A pocket full of posies, Ashes! Ashes! We all blow bubbles! Repeat, but say “We all fall down” and go underwater. If you’re happy and you know it (Make small splashes) x2 If you’re happy and you know it Then your face will surely show it If you’re happy and you know it (Make small splashes) (Blow some bubbles) (Kick your feet) (Turn around) (Jump up and down) 30
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Nintendo Switch Mario Kart Tournaments
Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10 a.m. This is a free, come-and-go event. You can stay for the whole event (usually last about 90 minutes), but can come and go at your leisure. To participate, turn on your game system and launch Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. Select Online Play > Tournaments > Search by Code. Tuesday’s code is 5026-1783-9147. Thursday’s code is 5372-9136-3883.
Pickleball Dinking Drill
Need to practice your pickleball skills? You just need a paddle and a ball. Mark a line 7 feet away from a wall in your basement and practice dinking against the wall.
Superhero Workout
Participate in a family workout that’s fun for all ages. Go to Lenexa.com/Fun to view the routine.
Water Balloon Baseball/Softball Practice
Create three water stations to practice your baseball and softball skills: • Toss water balloons between partners to hone throwing and catching skills. After each person has one catch, take a step back. • Fill up a bucket of water balloons and practice batting them instead of a ball. • Create a slip ‘n slide with a tarp, plastic shower curtain or a slide you have on hand. Work on your sliding technique while having fun!
