Our History

Fit Kids was established as a result of the growing concern over the health risks associated with overweight, obesity and sedentary lifestyles of children and teens.
Fit Kids provides specialized youth fitness training, nutrition education, and a healthy weight control program that is pediatrician and dietitian approved.
Since then, our program has successfully enabled hundreds of children to overcome health problems, develop active and positive lifestyles, and raise their self-esteem in the process.

OUR GOAL AND MISSION STATEMENT...
To motivate, teach and guide children to establish a solid foundation of sound nutrition and healthful Lifestyle habits

Fit Kids are motivated and encouraged to include daily fitness activities and good nutrition for proper growth and development.
Fit Kids operates under the direction of board certified professionals:

- Connie Sootin, C.L.C.,P.R.C.S. • Director and Founder
- Rhonda L.Smith, C.P.T. • Co-Director and Co-Founder
- Gail Y. LeNoble M.S.Ed.A.T.C., C./L. • Program Administrator
- Paul Merker • Former Principal Miami Dade County Public Schools System
- Cathy Clark-Reyes, R.D.,L.D./N • Director of Nutrition Education
 

OUR AWARDS

M.D.C.P.S.
Dade Partner Exemplary Award
Hall Of Fame – 2007

M.D.C.P.S.
Dade Partner Exemplary Award
Joint Venture – 2005 – 2006

 City  of Miami Mayor Javier Soto
Proclaimation  for participation in Family Health Fair - 2006

 M.D.C.P.S.
Dade Partner Exemplary Award
Honorable Mention – 2004 - 2005

 M.D.C.P.S.
Dade Partner Exemplary Award
Small Profit – 2002 – 2003

 M.D.C.P.S.
School - To - Career
Business Partner Award – 2005

 M.D.C.P.S.
School - To - Career
Business Partner Award – 2004

 M.D.C.P.S.
School - To - Career
Business Partner Award – 2003

 M.D.C.P.S.
School - To - Career
Business Partner Award – 2002

 M.D.C.P.S.
Banyan Elementary PTSA
Commitment to Excellence in Education – 2004 – 2005

 M.D.C.P.S.
 Miami Coral Park Senior High School
The Eagle Award
Dade Partner Recognition – 2004

M.D.C.P.S
Title 1 District Advisory Council
Award of Recognition
Ninth Annual Community Awareness Days – 2003

 M.D.C.P.S.
Miami Killian Senior High School
Division of Applied Technology
Certificate of Appreciation – 2003

 


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9395 S.W. Bird Road. Miami, Fl 33165

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Official sponsor of the
Fit Kids Program

 

The Fit  Kids Program is funded in part by The Children's Trust