Make 2007 a summer to remember for your children at Kids America.

Registrations are still being accepted now for all summer camps and activities at Kids America.

Summer Camps for soccer, basketball, volleyball, cheerleading, Kids American Idol Camp and the Summer Adventures Day Camp will be here soon.

Call 740.622.6657 to register by phone or click the link below for more details.

Shorties Track & Field Day will take place on Friday, June 8th and Friday, June 22nd at 10am. Both events are open to boys and girls ages 3 to 7.

Children will compete in four events including a 40 meter dash, 200 meter run, Frisbee toss, and softball throw. Children can choose to compete on one day or both.

Kickoff the summer in style at Kids America on Saturday, June 2nd from 10am to 1pm. Come to Kids America and play on inflatable rides, bounce houses, play games, enjoy free popcorn and more.

This free event, sponsored by Time Warner Cable Digital Phone, is also a great time to learn more about all the summer events, activities, and camps taking place at Kids America.

Kids America's Bill Stanton celebrated his 80th birthday on Friday, May 4th. The leader of Senior Coffee Walk & Talk spent the morning with fellow members, senior citizens, and guests.

Bill was even treated to the singing of "Happy Birthday" by the students of Early Advantage Pre-school.

Happy Birthday Bill from everyone at Kids America!

Not all pain relief comes in a bottle.

Kids America is hosting a free Arthritis Exercise Class on Tuesday and Thursday mornings at 8am.

The class is being taught by Becky Beiter, RN with the Coshocton County General Health District. Funding for the 8-week class was provided through a grant from the CDC Chronic Disease and Health Promotion Program and the Ohio Department of Health Arthritis Program.

Classes continue through June 21st.

At the peak of his professional soccer career, Gordon Hill played for Manchester United. Hill was born in Surrey, England and began his professional career with Millwall. Following his transfer Manchester United, Hill scored 57 goals while playing three years for the world famous club. Hill gained notoriety for his incredible shooting and dribbling. He also played professionally with the Montreal Manic and Chicago Sting. As a coach, Hill is currently the manager of United FC, a youth soccer club based in McKinney, Texas.

Members of the Kids America Walking Club will be honored for their achievements at the club's monthly awards ceremony on May 11th at 9:30 am in the Austin Meeting Room at Kids America.

Individuals to be recognized for their walking achievements include: Esmond Taylor {above left}, Kay Fox {above right} (2500 Mile Club), Alice Rodgers (750), John Husted, Marjorie Tidrick, Victor Veigle (500), Dana Kittell, Bob Domer (150), Dottie Owens (100), Betty Bratton, and Sandy Durbin (50).

Spring T-Ball at Kids America was another huge success. Games continue through May 10th.

Registrations for the summer session of Shorties T-Ball are now being accepted. Summer T-Ball begins July 28th at KA.

Drink lots of water. That's what they always say. But how much do you need and how does exercise factor into your need for fluid? Well, I've got your answers.

Two to three liters of fluid will fulfill the average adult's daily requirements (AFAA and Kleiner 1997; 2007). You may need to increase your intake due to exercise especially if it is intense activity, during warmer conditions, or if you sweat more than average.

Here are a few recommendations concerning exercise and hydration...