Physical Activity
Why be active?
Kids love to be active. Making physical activity a part of their daily routine is not only fun, but also healthy. Physical activity is important for healthy growth and development. It is also a great way for kids to make friends and learn physical and social skills.
Encouraging kids to be active when they are young also establishes a routine that could stay with them throughout their life. If you are a parent or carer of a young child, the two points to remember are:
- Children need at least 60 minutes (and up to several hours) of moderate to vigorous physical activity every day.
- Children should not spend more than two hours a day using electronic media for entertainment
(e.g. computer games, TV, Internet), particularly during daylight hours.
Please click on the following links to find out more about activities in Camden:
Active after School Activities
"Camden Fitness"- Sport and Fitness activities after school
Run by Camden Communities 4 Kids, The Benevolent Society
Date: Term 3
Time: 3:00 - 4:00pm
Address: Within various school grounds
Phone: (02) 4651 4000
Active after School Communities
Run by the Australian Sports Commission
Address: Within various school grounds or OOSH centres
Phone: 1800 664 564
All Sports Indoor Sports Centre
Junior competitions include indoor cricket, netbal and soccer for under 5's through to under 17s. Kids sports parties for ages 5 years and up and preschool age activities and classes including Soccatoos and Ready Steady Go.
Address: Lot 430, Anderson Road, Smeaton Grange
Phone: 0402 369 308
Email: info@allsportsindoor.com.au
Kids Gym Programs
Fit Kids H.Q
Full timetable of kids gym classes, some health fund rebates may apply.
MMAX Fit Kids, Yoga Ninja's, Mum, Dad & Me and other exciting classes!
Address: 1 Tindall St, Campbelltown
Phone: (02) 4626 8600
Website: www.fithq.net.au
Ready Steady Go Kids
Preschool sport and excercise program
Ready steady Go Kids seeks to promote a healthy lifestyle, develop a life long passion for physical activity and sport, decrease childhood obesity, increase confidence and prepare children for participation in school and the broader community.
Narellan region phone: 0414 485 388
Website: www.readysteadygokids.com.au
Learn to Swim Classes
Mount Annan Leisure Centre
Address: Welling Drive, Mount Annan
Phone: (02) 4648 4830
Aqua Turtle Swim School
Address: Unit 3/9 Maxwell Place, Narellan
Phone: (02) 4648 4643
Atlantis Aquatic Centre Narellan
Address: Cnr Hartley & Orielton Road
Phone: (02) 4646 1699
Narellan Swimming Academy
Address: 18 Porrende St, Narellan
Phone: (02) 4647 4788
Macarthur Learn to Swim
Address: 2/53 Cawdor Road, Camden
Phone: (02) 4655 7735
GO4FUN Program
A specifically designed program for kids and their parents
FREE fun program for kids to become fitter, healthier and happier.
Do you have children 7-13 years old?
Are you worried they might be above a healthy weight?
GO4FUN helps kids become healthy and fit in 10 weeks (across a school term) and helps them stay that way. (GO4FUN is a NSW Government Health initiative.)
To find out whether you child qualifies and to get more details on how to find a program near you and to register call -
Free Call 1800780900 SMS 0409745645 or visit www.mendcentral.org
