Our Mission Statement
Empowering young people and inspiring our community through Fitness
Our Motto
Fitness Forward
Our Vision
Providing Social Fitness distribution and access to opportunities for health to combat childhood obesity
The FitKid Academy: Origins
The FitKid Academy is excited to be at Blanton Elementary for the Fall of 2021! Blanton Elementary School serves a diverse community of students from pre-k through 5th grade. The school was opened in 1964 and named after Annie Webb Blanton, the first woman to win election to statewide office in Texas. Through a balanced educational program, Blanton’s committed staff works together to raise achievement, help students reach their potential, and create lifelong learners. Their educational program is aligned with the Early College High School initiative that supports preparation for college level courses beginning in 9th grade.
The Fitness School: 2018, 2019 & 2020 AISD Partners in Education
The FitKid Academy’s After School Enrichment curriculum converts time after school into productive, health-promoting activity. Designed to address, promote, and enhance our kid’s fitness, health and wellness experiences, our program is based on the building blocks of fitness introducing all children regardless of age, competency level or current fitness level to a meaningful regime of fitness building skills that will last a lifetime! Through our FitPods™, we deliver innovative fitness solutions on campus, after school, at work and throughout the community.
The FitKid Academy: After-School Enrichment
FitKid’s between 3rd – 5th Grades will focus on the building blocks of fitness, but will also include:
- Goal setting
- Accountability
- Flexibility
- Cardiovascular Endurance
- Balance
- Strength Training 6 Week Assessments
- Measuring progress towards goals
Complying with current city COVID-19 policies:
- Self-screening at home, including temperature and/or symptom checks using CDC guidelines
- All FitKids required to bring face coverings (just in case)
- Physical distancing to by Coaches & FitKids within 6ft
- Mandatory temperature checks using infrared thermometers
- Frequent handwashing/sanitizing
Program Details:
WHO: Students from 3rd – 5th Grades
DAYS: Tuesday/Thursday
WHERE: The Fitness School “FitPod” at Blanton Elementary
PARENT PICK-UP TIME: 5:30pm
PARENT PICK-UP LOCATION: Blanton Elementary – 5408 Westminster Dr, Austin, TX 78723
What to Bring:
- MORE WATER THAN YOUR ATHLETE NEEDS! (It’s better to have too much than too little)
- Small towel (for face and hands)
- Athletic shoes and socks
- Clothing appropriate for workouts/weather
- Sunscreen
- Hat or cap (if needed)
- A POSITIVE ATTITUDE, AND A LEADER’S MINDSET…IT’S TIME TO WORK!
(Run-A-Thon 2019 – Blanton Bobcat Mascot, Coach Jason, Proud Bobcat Mon and a future Bobcat)
(This 4th Grade Bobcat is crushing it! These sit-ups don’t stand a chance!)
