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Summertime is an active time.
We are drawn outdoors to enjoy the warm sun and summer breezes.
However, keeping our seniors active is a challenge, as many feel they are "too old" for exercise programs. Combining the summer season with active activities can put a new "spin" on movement programs. Take advantage of your outdoor areas and conduct your next active game or exercise program outdoors!

ACTIVE AND PHYSICAL PROGRAMMING IDEAS

Basketball
Horseshoes
Ball on a Sheet (if no parachute available)
Outdoor Walks
Balloon Tennis
Parachute Activities
Balloon Volleyball
Relays
Bocci Ball
Shuffleboard
Bowling
Simon Says
Croquet
T'ai Chi
Formal Exercise Groups
Toss Across
Golf
 


Allow participants to play without stress of needing to win.

NAMES FOR EXERCISE PROGRAMS

(so they don't think it's exercise)

Seniorcise
Sittercise
Stretch and Sway
Flexercise
Get Fit while you Sit
Rosie's Robics
Nice-N-Easy
Afternoon Stretch
Let's Get Physical
Vitality Group

Resources or Recommended Reading

The Game Finder

Non-Competitive Games for People of All Ages

Flaghouse

Briggs Corporation

Hammatt Senior Products
One Sportime Way Atlanta, GA 30340

Sea Bay Game Company

Nasco Activity Therapy

 

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