Skipping for Healthy Hearts - Mount Stromlo Highschool
Get your skip on! Join our free 6-workshop adventure that is the perfect way for your kids to have fun and stay active.
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Mount Stromlo High School
220 Badimara Street Waramanga, ACT 2611 AustraliaAbout this event
🌟 Want to help your kids develop a healthy heart while having fun? It's time to introduce them to the world of skipping! 🌟
📆 Every Saturday for 6 Weeks, Starting May 25th to June 29th
🕚 3:00 PM to 4:15 PM
📍Mount Stromlo High School
Looking for a fun and healthy activity for your kids that can improve their physical development and social skills? Look no further than Skipping for Healthy Hearts! Skipping is a great way to strengthen the heart muscles , improve circulation, and reduce the risk of heart disease, all while having fun with friends.
This free program is the perfect way for your kids to have fun, stay active, and improve their heart health. Not only does skipping promote physical health, but it also helps to boost mood and mental well-being.
Skipping workshops run for 1 hour each Saturday over a 6-week period, from Saturday 25th May through to Saturday 29th June. Workshops will run as normal on long weekends.
There are 3 locations across Canberra so you can choose the location that suits your family best!
More information about the benefits of skipping!
- Skipping helps to improve heart health by strengthening the heart muscles and improving circulation.
- Skipping can improve balance, coordination, and overall motor skills, making it a great activity for kids' physical development.
- Skipping with others promotes teamwork, communication, and cooperation, which are essential social skills that can help kids build positive relationships with their peers.
By registering for this event, you agree to the Skipping for Healthy Hearts Terms & Conditions
This program is delivered in partnership with the ACT Government
Frequently asked questions
Skipping for Healthy Hearts is free to all
Skipping ropes will be supplied, but you’re welcome to bring your own
We recommend a pair of running shoes, comfortable clothing that is good for moving around, and a water bottle
From beginner to seasoned skippers, all are welcome! Each week, our Skipping Coaches will help your child build foundational skills and move on to more challenging tricks as your child feels ready for it
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Register once for all 6 sessions of the program this school term 2 Mar- 6 Apr 2024. Skipping for Healthy Hearts will run again this year, and you are welcome to register your child for the program again when registration opens
Yes, Skipping for Healthy Hearts is a free, fun 6-week program available throughout the year with participation happening on a Saturday. There is no fundraising ask or requirement to donate. This is a healthy activity to encourage primary school-aged kids to be active and funded by the ACT Gov
All sites have free parking available on-site, or nearby free on-street parking
You are welcome to register your child for whichever location is most convenient for you and your family
No problem – our Skipping for Healthy Hearts Program Coordinator can assist you with changing the location for your child’s registration. Please send an email to ashleigh.rankin@heartfoundation.org.au for assistance.
Skipping for Healthy Hearts is designed with beginner skippers in mind, no matter the age, however the program is designed for kids aged 8-12 years old
Mount Stromlo 3pm - 4:15pm Kingsford Smith School 1pm - 2:15pm Throsby School 11am - 12:15pm