Just because it's winter, doesn't mean you have to stay indoors - and on the couch! There are plenty of fun, outdoor activities you and your kids will love for little or no cost!
•NATURE WALK (FREE) Take kids to a local nature park for a brisk walk on the trails.
IJAMS or CONCORD in Knoxville
HAW RIDGE in Oak Ridge
•SKATE PARKS (FREE) Release your inner Tony Hawk at the local skate park. Don't forget your helmet, knee and elbow pads!
KNOXVILLE SKATE PARKS
OAK RIDGE SKATE PARK
•DISC GOLF (FREE) Throwing Frisbee is fun anytime of the year. Plenty of disc golf courses in the area. You j ust need some discs!
VICTOR ASHE or ADMIRAL FARRAGUT in Knoxville
CARL YEARWOOD in Oak Ridge
•BIKE RIDING (FREE) Pump up those tires and check out on the 50 miles of paved greenways all over Knoxville. Make sure to wear a helmet!
KNOXVILLE GREENWAYS
OAK RIDGE GREENWAYS
•ICE SKATING ($) If you've never tried ice skating, it's a blast! This winter, you can skate inside or outside.
MARKET SQUARE , ICE CHALET or ICEARIUM in Knoxville
•PAR 3 GOLF COURSES ($) You can still hit the links in the winter. If you dont have clubs, you can rent them.
CONCORD PARK or BEVERLY PARK in Knoxville
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2010 JakeBreak4Kids Expo
The JakeBreak4Kids team kicked off 2011 at the Oak Ridge Schools' Preschool on Friday, January 28th. We helped celebrate Daddy's Night Out, a fun-filled event just for kids and their dads. Some kids even brought their grandfathers. JB4Kids held the 2011 Winter Olympics with three great games.
The games included SNOWBALL THROW, OLYMPIC RING HOPSCOTCH and ICE HOCKEY. Coach' Charlie Holbrook showed the kids some fun hockey moves. They even got to use real hockey gear!
Hey Jake-
Now that it is getting cold, do I still need to drink water when I exercise (even though I'm not thirsty)?
Caleb in Mt. Juliet, TN
Hey Caleb-
Good question. Cold weather actually alters the thirst sensation. - meaning when you don't feel as thirsty, you don't
drink as much fluids, and this can cause dehydration.
Here are some signs of dehydration:
+Dry lips and tongue
+Sunken eyes
+Infrequent urination
+Lack of energy
Kids exercising in cool or cold weather need to remember to drink more fluids throughout the day
(before, during and after sports) and on a schedule, not just when they are thirsty.
Jake
We love hearing from you! Just shoot us an email of what's on your mind and we'll get right back to you!
Jake was born and raised in Oak Ridge, TN. Since exercise has always been an important part of his life (he started lifting weights as a teenager), Jake wanted share his passion for exercise with kids. With a goal of getting children up and moving, JakeBreak4Kids was born!
Along with volunteering at schools and events, Jake spends time with his family, friends and dogs. He also enjoys motorcycling, mountain biking and working out.
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Charlie (in the orange shirt) is the JakeBreak4Kids tech guru. Charlie is usually behind the video camera or behind the scenes making sure all the JakeBreak4Kids programs go smoothly.
When Charlie isn't working in television, he can be found paddling his kayak or hanging out with his best gal, Jezebel (a greyhound rescue).
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/ Jimi \
Jimi comes up with the ideas for JakeBreak4Kids (and Jake and Charlie make them happen!). Jimi also manages the website.
Jimi enjoys mountain biking, trail running and hanging out with friends - which includes her 3 dogs.
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