The Fit Kids Foundation

The Fit Kids Foundation We provide a structured physical activity program so kids can enjoy the physical and mental health benefits of exercise

Quality equipment. More movement. Better opportunities to learn. 🏀⚽️When kids have access to quality fitness equipment, ...
09/12/2026

Quality equipment. More movement. Better opportunities to learn. 🏀⚽️

When kids have access to quality fitness equipment, they have more opportunities to run, play, move, and build confidence. (according to

And movement matters far beyond the playground. Regular physical activity can support children’s mood, focus, classroom engagement, behavior, and academic performance.

That’s why what looks like “just a ball” or “just a jump rope” can mean so much more.

Every child deserves the opportunity to move, play, and thrive. 💙

Comment OUTCOMES for links to the research!

09/09/2026

Joyful movement. Rooted in equity. 🧡

Fit Kids is proud to announce a $5,000 grant from Teichert Foundation in support of our program with Sacramento City Unified School District Youth Development.

keeps the whole child in mind, building capacity among students, families, and community partners with an intentional focus on equity, relationship building, and social justice. That commitment runs parallel to everything Fit Kids believes.

Because every child deserves to move. No matter their zip code, background, or starting point.

09/03/2026

""Just let them play" isn't the whole answer. Kids should absolutely have reecess and play. But they should also have opportunities to build strength, learn movement skills, challenge themselves, and experience success. Why? Because stronger kids are better prepared to participate in sports, activities, and everyday life. Research from doctors like Dr. afaigenbaum supports appropriately supervised resistance training as part of healthy youth development. And here's the kicker:

It doesn't have to feel like “working out.”

Give kids a SandBell.
Turn it into a relay.
Add a great coach.
Bring the energy.
Let them compete, cooperate, laugh, and move.

Suddenly…

Fitness IS fun.

So maybe the question isn't:

“Should kids play or workout?”

Maybe it's:

“How can we make exercise more fun and accessible?”

👇 Tell us: Would your kids rather do a workout or call it a game?

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08/28/2026

Feel Good Friday! 💪✨

Strong looks good on everyone! 🧡

As a woman-led organization, we loved hearing how movement and strength training helped students at After-School All-Stars North Texas feel empowered to challenge themselves, have fun, and get moving.

“Whenever we were doing an upper body workout day, it was amazing seeing the girls use the battle ropes! Normally the girls assume they won’t be as strong, especially with upper body, but they handled it just as well, if not better, than the boys! Girl power!”
— T. Bernal, After-School Program Teacher

Every kid deserves the chance to move, play, build strength, and discover just how strong and active they can be. 💪

Here’s to celebrating the strength and joy of kids at all 190 of our school and after-school partner sites!

Photo From: SCUSD Youth Development

08/26/2026

Meet the coaches who make Fit Kids sessions possible at Catholic Charities SCC 🧡

CASIs (CORAL After-School Instructors) shows up day in and day out bringing learning, movement, joy, and connection to their students.

Tag a coach you know who deserves a shoutout. 👇

Fit Kids students are back on campus! 🏃🏻‍♀️📚📝New year. Same mission: movement is a human right. Not a privilege.Here's t...
08/25/2026

Fit Kids students are back on campus! 🏃🏻‍♀️📚📝

New year. Same mission: movement is a human right. Not a privilege.

Here's to a year of joyful movement at partner sites across the country.

08/17/2026

For many of our partner sites, the first bell rings this week. 🏫🧡

New backpacks. New classrooms. And 30,000+ Fit Kids students, ready to go.

Here's to a year of movement, joy, and growth.

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08/14/2026

Feel Good Friday. 🌟

"I used to sit out because I thought I wasn't good at sports."

Now? Fit Kids is this Hewetson Elementary student's favorite part of after-school.

From sitting on the sidelines to trying new games every day - this is what confidence looks like when it's given room to grow.

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