Healthy Kids Expo brings sports activities, enjoyable, and wellness to Denver metro space households

On Saturday, children in Lakewood had an opportunity to fulfill with native athletes and problem themselves with impediment programs and varied sports activities whereas studying easy methods to dwell a wholesome life-style.

From soccer to the bouncy home, and nearly every part in between, 11-year-old Marley Grant was all in on the Healthy Kids Expo in Lakewood.

“My mom brought me here, and it’s a really fun sports event,” Marley stated, now in his third 12 months attending the expo.

The occasion, hosted by the Gold Crown Foundation, welcomed tons of of children who had the prospect to attempt greater than 30 well being and wellness actions. From basketball drills with the Denver Nuggets Academy, to a Wondergym, YMCA aquatic impediment programs, and extra, the expo supplied one thing for each age and curiosity.

“We believe kids should have a good foundation for everything,” stated Meghan Overton with the Gold Crown Foundation. “A lot of this is prevention and learning life skills, how to cope with different situations.”

Organizers emphasised not solely bodily well being, however psychological well being too, ensuring encouragement and positivity had been on the middle of every exercise.

“This is our hotshot challenge,” stated Joshua Araiza with the Denver Nuggets Basketball Academy. “Kids get 30 seconds, and it’s all about getting them excited about the game while giving encouragement, positive, positive, positive.”

The day served as an opportunity for teenagers to remain lively, attempt one thing new, and construct confidence. And for Marley, the teachings went past the bouncy home or basketball courtroom. Inspired by his favourite participant, Kobe Bryant, he shared the largest takeaway of all:

“Never quit.”