Extra Curricular Activities

Health and Fitness - Recent studies show that our society, through the comforts of technology and fast food, enables childhood obesity, which has reached epidemic proportions. Kids ‘R’ Kids knows how important physical activity is to any child’s development, and that’s why our centers include the Kids ‘R’ Kids Health and Fitness Challenge. Our unique Health and Fitness Program provides all the tools for kids of all ages to learn and enjoy how to be healthy. Throughout this curriculum we emphasize healthy bodies, the food pyramid, family-style dining, and physical fitness. We stress the importance of fair play, team cooperation, and physical well-being. In addition to our regular curriculum, we offer Tumbletime (a gymnastics program) and PlayBall (an introduction to a variety of sports) as optional extra-curricular activities.

Foreign Language - There’s no better time to learn another language than during the early childhood years. In fact, a child’s brain is designed to learn multiple languages. Spanish is a part of the curriculum for all of our preschool programs, and Sign Language is included in every classroom as well.

Martial Arts - The principles of the ancient art teach self-discipline and physical prowess. Through martial arts, children learn to respect others and regulate their own actions. We offer Tae Kwondo as an optional extra curricular activity twice each week.

Cheerleading - We offer a cheerleading class weekly, which is taught by the Duluth High School Cheering Organization. Our "Little Wildcats" practice every week learning the newest cheers and routines, and are invited to cheer with the "Big Girls" at football and basketball games.

Computers - Knowing that our future continues to involve the technology of computers, Kids `R` Kids understands the importance of providing your child with the latest in electronic lessons and games to support the educational themes taught in school. We offer computers in our Private Pre-K and School Age Programs.

Dance- Kids `R` Kids #27 also offers a dance program in the afternoons. Our children ages 2 and up are able to participate in a dance class that covers jazz, tap, ballet, and hip-hop. We have so much fun learning to dance and exercising our bodies to music!

Piano Lessons- Piano Lessons are offered twice weekly to children ages 3 and over. Group and Indivual lessons are available, based on parent preference. Many parents are excited that we offer this service, as it is convenient as well as beneficial to their children. Our instructor prices her lessons very competitively, and quite often is less expensive than studio prices. It is so much fun to watch as the children are learning to read music and play notes on their own!

Swimming Lessons- Swimming Lessons will be offered twice a week during our Summer Camp Program. Kids `R` Kids will provide transportation to and from Dynamo Swim Center for lessons, and our teachers will be at the lessons to provide additional supervision.