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Kids enjoy RDUTennis camp, especially when other activities are included
Young athlete Marianne Miller of Raleigh appreciates multiple activities to keep her interest in a summer camp. RDUTennis (www.rdutennis.net), which holds camps at a variety of Triangle locations, has been the camp of choice for Marianne, 9, and her brother, … Continue reading
Posted in Tennis, Youth Activities, Youth Sports
Tagged Active Alex, Apex, Cary, Fuquay-Varina, Garner, Holly Springs, Morrisville, NC, Raleigh, tennis, Wake County, youth sports
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A multisport program may be your child’s most enjoyable summer camp option
When school ends and summer begins, children around the Triangle will need activities to keep them busy, that much kids and parents can agree on. Many of those kids will attend summer sports camps, learning new skills and making new … Continue reading
Posted in Basketball, Football, Gymnastics, LAX, Soccer, Track & Field, Youth Activities, Youth Sports
Tagged Active Alex, afterschool, Apex, ballet, baseball, basketball, Cary, Cary Arts Center, CASL, cheer, dance, fencing, football, Fuquay-Varina, Garner, high school, Holly Springs, International Ballet Academy, kids sports, lacrosse, martial arts, Morrisville, NC, Raleigh, soccer, swimming, tennis, track, volleyball, Wake County, youth soccer, youth sports
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Sportsmanship lessons taught now can last a lifetime
One of the toughest parts of youth sports is teaching your child how to be a good loser. If you find yourself struggling to pick your child up after a game or match, here are some tips the experts give … Continue reading
Posted in Basketball, Football, Fun, Gymnastics, LAX, Soccer, Track & Field, Youth Activities, Youth Sports
Tagged Active Alex, advice, Apex, ballet, baseball, basketball, Cary, Cary Arts Center, CASL, cheer, coaches, dance, fencing, Fuquay-Varina, Garner, Holly Springs, IBA, International Ballet Academy, lacrosse, martial arts, Morrisville, NC, Raleigh, soccer, softball, sports, swimming, tennis, track, volleyball, Wake County, youth soccer, youth sports
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One family’s solutions to keeping sports costs down
The Council family of Durham sure keeps busy. But they’re having a great time as they travel the Triangle together to pursue their sports passions. Recently, they capped a busy day by traveling to Southeast Raleigh to compete in an … Continue reading
Posted in Track & Field, Youth Activities, Youth Sports
Tagged Active Alex, Apex, Cary, durham, Fuquay-Varina, Garner, Holly Springs, Morrisville, NC, Raleigh, track, youth sports
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Running can be easy on the parent’s wallet
When a child wants to try a new sport, a parent’s visions of a smiling young athlete with trophies and medals might also be mixed with visions of something else: the dollar signs that go with the equipment for that … Continue reading
Posted in Track & Field, Youth Activities, Youth Sports
Tagged Active Alex, Apex, Cary, Garner, Holly Springs, kids sports, Morrisville, NC, Raleigh, Running, sports, Wake County, youth sports
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GameTruck offers positive gaming practices
Make “game time” a productive activity for your kids by putting a household “electronic strategy” in play for the new school year. GameTruck, a leading advocate for positive gaming practices, offers five tips and resources for regulating family screen time … Continue reading
Posted in Youth Activities
Tagged Active Alex, afterschool, Apex, art, ballet, baseball, basketball, Cary, cheer, dance, electronic strategy, fencing, football, Fuquay-Varina, GameTruck, Garner, Holly Springs, kids sports, lacrosse, martial arts, Morrisville, music, NC, positive gaming, Raleigh, soccer, softball, sports, swimming, tennis, track, Triangle, volleyball, Wake County, youth sports
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Infinity Ballet in Apex
Students benefit from the experience of professionals as they learn the art of dance as well as the steps at Infinity Ballet Conservatory and Theatre in Apex. Read about how students have fun as they train and check out their … Continue reading
Posted in Dance, Youth Activities
Tagged Active Alex, afterschool, Apex, art, ballet, baseball, basketball, Cary, cheer, dance, fencing, football, Fuquay-Varina, Garner, Holly Springs, Infinity Ballet, kids sports, lacrosse, martial arts, Morrisville, music, NC, Raleigh, soccer, softball, sports, swimming, tennis, track, volleyball, Wake County, youth sports
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Advocates for Health in Action (AHA) Brains & Bodies Competition
More than a dozen Wake County public and private schools are winners of the inaugural Advocates for Health in Action (AHA) Brains & Bodies Award for going the extra mile to increase physical activity and nutrition opportunities. See the list … Continue reading
Posted in Nutrition, Youth Activities, Youth Sports
Tagged Active Alex, Advocates for Health in Action, afterschool, AHA, Apex, art, ballet, baseball, basketball, Brains and Bodies, Cary, cheer, dance, fencing, football, Fuller Elementary, Fuquay-Varina, Garner, Holly Springs, kids sports, lacrosse, martial arts, Morrisville, music, NC, Northwoods Elementary, Raleigh, soccer, softball, sports, St. Mary Magdalene, swimming, tennis, track, Underwood Elementary, volleyball, Wake County, youth sports
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Healthy Breakfasts and Lunches Made Easier and Faster
It’s not always easy to save time and eat healthy. But health and fitness specialist Paula Quinene offers viable solutions for breakfast and lunch: Healthy pancake, waffle and muffin batters that you can keep in the fridge until you’re ready … Continue reading
Posted in Nutrition
Tagged Active Alex, afterschool, Apex, art, ballet, baseball, basketball, breakfast, Cary, cheer, dance, fencing, football, Fuquay-Varina, Garner, healthy eating, Holly Springs, kids sports, lacrosse, lunch, martial arts, Morrisville, music, NC, Paula Quinene, Raleigh, soccer, softball, sports, swimming, tennis, track, volleyball, Wake County, youth sports
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Sprained ankle story leads us down a pole vaulter’s path
While gathering information for our recent The Dreaded Ankle Sprain story on local athlete Audrey Diener and her experience with chiropractic care in general and with Dr. David Creech specifically, we learned that Audrey is a pole vaulter. How cool … Continue reading
Posted in Track & Field, Uncategorized, Youth Sports
Tagged Active Alex, Apex, art, Audrey Diener, ballet, baseball, basketball, Cary, cheer, Coach Frame, Creech Chiropractic, dance, Dr. David Creech, fencing, football, Fuquay-Varina, Garner, Holly Springs, karla Diener, kids sports, Kinesis Dynamic Athletics, lacrosse, martial arts, Morrisville, music, NC, pole vault, Raleigh, soccer, softball, Spencer Frame, swimming, tennis, track, volleyball, Wake County, youth sports
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