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Steps Along the Way Walking Club
	The “Steps Along the Way Walking Club” promotes the health benefits of walking and exercising while motivating first-time walkers to increase their steps on a weekly basis. The Walking Club is available in the communities of Southridge, Miller, Hunter's Ridge and Heritage park. The Walking Club meets at 6:30pm, Monday through Thursday, for Southridge and Miller Park/Civic Center. Residents who live in the Village of Heritage or Hunter's Ridge are encouraged to walk at their lesiure. If you are not available at the times listed above, please feel free to join the club and walk at your leisure. You can record your steps and the days you walk on the contact us section of the website. Register today and receive your official Healthy Fontana Walking Club starter kit which includes: a walking journal to track your progress, a pedometer, emergency/membership card, warm-up/cool down handout and a Healthy Fontana t-shirt. The City encourages residents of all ages to join the Walking Club; bring your whole family. You can sign up for the Walking Club each evening at any of the two walking locations, any Fontana community Center or online at www.fontanareacreation.org. For more information on the "Steps Along the Way Walking Club" you can call (909) 350-6542.
Health and Fitness Boot Camp
	Healthy Fontana and KATz Outdoor Fitness Offer a Unique Alternative to Boring Exercise and Weight Loss Programs...... Here's the Solution.....City of Fontana's Healthy Fontana Boot Camp! Every Saturday, Healthy Fontana and KATz Outdoor Fitness will host a one hour boot camp class. This alternative to crowded gyms, bogus diets, and clunky home exercise equipment is the fastest growing fitness trend today and because it works - it's here to stay. Who doesn't want to burn up to 500 calories per workout? How would you like to lose weight, boost your metabolism, and tone your entire body in a fun, motivating and supportive atmosphere? These Low-Cost Saturday Boot Camps are designed to encourage residents to focus on health and fitness as the national obesity rates grow at an alarming rate. It's a fun "team" training program designed to give participants that extra boost they need. The activities include fun exercises, drills and team relays specifically designed to burn calories and tone the body. The program consists of two components that are vital for success: 1. Continuous exercise to tone the body and facilitate fat burn - for maximum results. 2. Motivation and support to make this a lifestyle. "This is just a fun way to start off your weekend and get back that body that you deserve." Boot Camp Location: Koehler Park 15352 Walnut Ave. Fontana, CA 92335 Boot Camp Date & Time: Every Saturday at 7:00 am (Rain or Shine!) Camp Cost: $20 for 4 weeks Start dates:             May 3, 2008 June 7, 2008 July 12, 2008 (3 weeks) August 2, 2008 August 30, 2008 September 27, 2008 What do you need to bring: An exercise mat or towel, water, a GOOD attitude and a SMILE! * Come alone or bring your friends and family for a fun and energizing workout! * Meet some new friends. * Learn simple tips to super charge your metabolism for maximum fat loss! * Learn how you can get more out of your workout. * Learn exercises you can do at home or at your gym during the week. Healthy Fontana and KATz “This is Boot Camp!” will be the most energizing, most fun, and most rewarding fitness program you have ever followed! Pre-Registeration is required! On-line at www.fontanarecreation.org or call (909) 428-8360. Click on the link below for a press release on the boot camp featured in the Press Enterprise.
	Web: http://www.pe.com/localnews/fontana/stories/PE_News_Local_B_bhealthy02.45859ce.html
Fontana Days Run - Run Like the Wind
	The World's Fastest Half Marathon Course The City of Fontana through the Recreation & Community Services Department will be hosting the 53rd Annual Fontana Days Run on Saturday, June 7, 2008. The City of Fontana Half Marathon Course has been recognized as the fastest in the world. The half marathon began back in 1955 with a reported 200 participants. Race founders were unaware that the annual half marathon would grow to include over 1600 participants and serve as an opening event for the Fontana Days festivities. The Fontana Days Run provides participants with a safe, festive, well organized event. The 53rd Annual Fontana Days Run will feature a Half Marathon Run, Children’s Healthy Half Mile Dash, 5K Family Fitness Walk, 5K Run/Race Walk, Vendors, Exhibitors, Live Entertainment and Finish Line Festivities. Rain or shine the Fontana Days Run still goes on! The objective of the City of Fontana is to promote health and fitness through positive recreation programming. The Annual Fontana Days Run provides city exposure to athletes around the world, corporate sponsors the opportunity to promote their business, and the Community Services Department the capability to develop partnerships with local service clubs, school district, non profit organizations, law enforcement agencies, forestry department, fire and rescue personnel. For event registration and times, visit www.fontana.org.
	Web: http://www.fontana.org/main/parks_rec/fontana_run/run_home.htm
City of Fontana''s Sport Programs
	The City of Fontana’s Sport Programs focus on providing residents of all ages an organized recreational sport experience during evening and weekend hours to meet the needs of the commuting population. Team sports provide leisure opportunities, build self-esteem, self-confidence, social skills, and serve as a foundation for character and individual development. Pee Wee Sports (909) 428-8863 The Community Services Department offers four pee wee sports for ages ranging from 3-7. Pee Wee sports are six week clinical/instructional programs designed to introduce basic fundamentals, instill sportsmanship and have fun. Current programs include soccer, t-ball, basketball, and flag football. Youth Sports (909) 428-8864 Youth roller hockey, flag football, basketball and track programs are offered for ages 8-14. Youth programs are designed to provide organized, structured, recreational sport experiences to introduce/prepare participants for competition at the next level. Teen Sports (909) 428-8864 The Community Services Department currently only offers a teen basketball program, twice a year for participants ages 14-17. Teen basketball is a competitive quality program designed for teenagers not participating at the high school level. The Teen Basketball program provides organized games and practices for athletes regardless of their skill level. Adult Sports (909) 350-6540 Adult softball, soccer and basketball are offered for ages 18 and up. Adult sports are designed to provide quality fitness leisure opportunities after work hours. For a list of current programs offered please visit our website at www.fontanarecreation.org.
Smart Kids After School Program
	The Smart Kids program gives participants an opportunity to enrich their minds in a healthy lifestyle with “5-A-Day” nutrition program providing a healthy snack daily, Fitness Scholastics, and Computer Fundamentals. Smart Kids is offered to all school students Kindergarten Through 6th grade, and is located at various schools within the Fontana and Colton Joint Unified School District. The Health and Wellness component is a thirty minute active, physical period that is designed to improve children’s physical fitness. An array of exciting activities and exercises such as running games, sports activities, tag games, and interactive games are planned daily. For more information on the program call the Smart Kids Hotline: (909)350-6585.