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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Championship Martial Arts in Cary has expanded

Championship Martial Arts in the Tryon Woods Shopping Center in Cary has expanded! They now have a bigger space and are offering an afterschool program in addition to their regular classes, adult fitness classes and teacher workday camps. Check them … Continue reading

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Holly Springs Sonshine Gymnast is one of nation’s most talented

Durant Middle School student Sydney Snead is one of the nation’s most talented young gymnasts. The 14-year-old athlete, who trains at Sonshine Gymnastics in Holly Springs, recently placed seventh in the all-around competition at the U.S. Gymnastics Junior Olympics in … Continue reading

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What’s New in Arts and Sports in Wake County

Wake County’s arts and sports communities are celebrating the openings of new facilities: Holly Springs’ Hunt Recreation Center, the Stars Theater and Arts Center’s new home in Fuquay-Varina, the Cary Arts Center, Alpha Athletics’ new gym in Cary and the … Continue reading

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