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What’s trending now – yoga camp!
“We’ve noticed more kids asking to do yoga,” says Lauren
Chaitoff, founder and co-owner of Yogi Beans, a NY-based yoga-for-kids company
which has offered yoga in camps for a decade.
For Pure Yoga, of New York City, “Our mini-retreats are for
children ages 3-6,” says Chaitoff. “Various camps will also bring us on-site
and the ages there typically range from 2.5 – 10 years.”
Camps operate for one and two weeks at a time, with sessions
running for 2.5 hours each.
Typically, campers can expect an exciting yoga adventure in
class, followed by a soothing savasana, fun arts and crafts activity, mindful
games and calming yoga story, says Chaitoff.
“Kids are asked to pack a light (nut-free) lunch that will
be eaten during story time,” says the yoga expert.
Newbies to yoga are welcome, says Chaitoff.
“Every kid is an ideal yoga camper. No experience needed.
Just bring your body, mind and heart,” she says.
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At SHINE Yoga Kids in New City, NY, yoga summer camp
programming for ages 4-12 is in its third year.
“It’s a nice option for kids who are not attending camp and
for those who are looking for a healthy, indoor activity for a few hours during
the day,” says Amy Hough, owner of SHINE.
Camps here rune for one week each and kids follow a
theme-based class, which is approximately an hour.
“We provide organic snacks and water, followed by an
activity designed around the theme – either a partner pose, craft, games or
team-building activity,” says Hough.
Kids who are looking to keep cool, make new friends and
enjoy more of a low-key, non-competitive environment would be happy at yoga
camp, says Hough.
“Parents love knowing that their child is gaining all of the
incredible benefits of yoga, while having fun in camp,” she says.
