Bowling and Presidential Active Lifestyle Award

Carter came home from school yesterday with information for a free summer bowling program.  Lots of bowling alleys from across the country are participating to help kids become more active during the summer months.  I had seen information about this program on Facebook, so we were already signed up.  So, from now until the end of August, each of my kids can bowl two free games a day!  I would never take them bowling EVERY day, but the option is there any day we want it.  We only have pay for the shoe rental, which is only $1.50 per child.  When you sign up, they give you the option to purchase the family pass.  For $24.99, you can add four adults who will get the same deal.  I added Kenny and my parents.  It will be great for those rainy days when there is nothing to do. 
Along with the bowling program was some information on the Presidential Active Lifestyle Award.  I checked out the website and was thrilled!  Kenny and I have been wanting to lead a more active lifestyle with our kids and set a good example for them, so this is the perfect program for the summer!  The program lasts eight weeks and can be completed individually, or as a group.  I signed us up as a family so that we would all be involved and motivated to be more active.  The requirement for children is to engage in some sort of physical activity for 60 minutes a day, 5 days a week.  Adults are required to complete 30 minutes, 5 days a week.  Children must be at least 13 years old to be registered online, but Carter can still log activities with us.  There are lots of activities to choose from, so there is something for everyone.  Really, anyone can get involved regardless of their physical fitness.
After the Presidential Active Lifestyle Award, we will then move on to the Presidential Challenge.  In the challenge, you log activities for which you are assigned points.  As the points accumulate, you will be awarded Presidential medals.  For example, if you reach 40,000 points, you receive the bronze.  There are higher point values for the silver and gold.  The ultimate award, the platinum medal, is awarded to individuals reaching 1 million points!
I am looking forward to all of the fun activities that our family will participate in this summer!  Hopefully, Kenny and I can instill an active lifestyle in our kids and they will live long, happy, healthy lives.
~Hope