Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation (CCPR) is offering several new fitness programs this summer. These programs are designed to give participants unique outlets to achieve their fitness goals.
“Adventure fitness is a great way to try something new, maybe even something outside of your comfort zone,” said Mary Evans, Fitness Supervisor. “We are excited to offer these unique programs and we hope that the participants are as excited about them as we are.”
Some adventure fitness programs being offered for the first time this summer include Indo Board Balance Training, Sunset Paddle into Yoga and Slackline Fundamentals.
Indo Board Balance Training takes place in the Wilfong Pavilion at Founders Park. This three-hour instructional session costs $200 and includes a new indo board, roller and cushion, which participants get to keep. The class covers the fundamental movements and skills of indoboarding while strengthening specific muscle groups. The next opportunity to take this course is from 6:15 to 9:15 p.m. on Monday, July 17.
Sunset Paddle into Yoga is a four-week course that costs $110 and includes dry land instruction, a warm-up, stand up paddleboard yoga maneuvers and a flow to improve balance and breathing. The next course is held from 6:45 to 8 p.m. each Tuesday from July 18 to Aug. 8 and takes place in the Central Park Lagoon.
Slackline Fundamentals is a 90-minute class that is set to take place at Meadowlark Park in August. Three Tuesday evening sessions are available from 5:45 to 7:15 p.m. on Aug. 15, Aug. 22 and Aug. 29. Each session costs $45. The workshop will teach participants the basic Slacksana series including kneeling (core strength), sitting (focus) and arm balancing (breath control).
Pre-registration is required and participants can register for any of these programs online at www.carmelclayparks.com. For more information or questions about adventure fitness programs offered through CCPR, contact Mary Evans, Fitness Supervisor, at mevans@carmelclayparks.com.
About Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation
Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation (CCPR) holds the Gold Medal Award for Excellence in Park and Recreation Management by the American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration (AAPRA) in partnership with the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) for parks serving populations of 75,001 to 150,000. As an accredited agency, the department serves the recreation, fitness, and nature needs of the community, manages and develops existing spaces and resources and creates a sustainable future for parks and recreation programs through a financially viable and environmentally conscious parks system. CCPR manages and maintains more than 500 park acres and numerous recreation facilities, including the Monon Community Center and The Waterpark. In addition, CCPR has partnered with Carmel Clay Schools to establish Extended School Enrichment (ESE), a before and after-school care program for K-6 students located at all eleven Carmel elementary schools. The Summer Camp Series is a component of ESE that offers 12 different summer camps accommodating children ages 5 to 15. For more information, visit www.carmelclayparks.com.