Fit Kids

Do you have children aged 8-11? Do you find it hard to encourage them to eat a healthy diet and get an hour of exercise every day?

Most of us have busy lives and it is hard to find the time and energy to get it right all of the time. In Lincolnshire there are some areas where up to one third of children are overweight. It can be very tricky to give them a good start with all the temptations of junk food as well as tv, video games and computers to keep them occupied.

Fit Kids is a 12 week weight management programme for children aged 8 – 11 years and their families. Children learn with fun activities with sessions on healthy eating and choosing an active lifestyle. Programmes are run in a group environment and are run at leisure centres, community centres and schools after school during term time.

Children attend twice each week with an adult, up to 12 families can attend each programme, and more than 800 families have already taken part.

Kids that have already completed the programme have told us they are happier, feel better and have got fitter:

“I am never going to drink Dr Pepper after seeing how much sugar it contains. Water is now my drink of choice!”

How can I get involved?

If you think your family could be a little healthier, or are concerned that your child is overweight, there is a coordinator in every district in Lincolnshire you can call for more information. They can help you decide if the scheme is right for you and your child.

Places where sessions have taken place:

Boston

Haven High School
Contact: Kelli Willmot, 01205 363 483

Gainsborough 

Trent Valley Academy
Contact: Jackie Brown, 01427 675 138

Grantham

Harrowby Hall
Contact: Kate Priestley, 07817 607 592

Lincoln

Birchwood Leisure Centre
Contact: City of Lincoln Council, 01522 873 810

Yarborough Leisure Centre
Contact: City of Lincoln Council, 01522 873 810

Sleaford

The Source
Contact: Kate Priestley, 07817 607 592

Spalding

The Fitness Company
Contact: South Holland District Council, 01775 766 775

East Lindsey

Louth, Mablethorpe, Skegness and Horncastle. Contact Josh Freeman – 01507 613 458.

Local coordinators:

Boston – Kelli Willmott – 01205 363 483
City of Lincoln – Dean Read – 01522 873 581
East Lindsey – Josh Freeman – 01507 613 458
North Kesteven – Kate Priestley – 07817 607 592
South Holland – Mel Roberts – 01775 766 775
South Kesteven – Kate Priestley – 07817 607 592
West Lindsey – Jackie Brown – 01427 675 138

Useful Documents

Download our Fit Kids A6 Lincolnshire postcard.