WVU Medicine Berkeley Medical Center offers youth fitness program

MARTINSBURG, W.Va. – The Wellness Center at WVU Medicine Berkeley Medical Center is offering a youth afterschool fitness program, FIT Kids. The program aims to empower kids ages 8 to 11 to embrace exercise while having fun and learning about healthy lifestyle habits.

“The goal of Fit Kids is to help children get a head start on developing health habits that can last for a lifetime,” Dana DeJarnett, health promotion coordinator, said.

Fit Kids will be offered at The Wellness Center on Tuesday and Thursday from 4:30 – 5:30 p.m., March 5 through April 11. The program, which is open to the public, is staffed with highly qualified fitness instructors from The Wellness Center.

The cost for the program is $50 and scholarships are available. Space is limited and the registration deadline is March 1. For more information or to register, call 304-264-1232 or email dana.dejarnett@wvumedicine.org.