Get More Movement in May!
With the school year and Kids Run Clubs wrapping up for the season soon, many kids will have less structured physical activity time in their lives. Active SWV is here to help with free opportunities for kids and families to get moving! Here are three ACTIVE-ities for kids this spring and summer.
1. Youth Rock Climbing
Active SWV’s youth climbing program has come a long way since it began in 2022, with just a few dates offered in the spring of that year.
Fast forward to 2025, Active SWV is proud to offer regular youth bouldering and climbing sessions to the whole community.
Upcoming climbing dates include the following, but be sure to check our website calendar and search ‘youth climbing’ for any additions or updates. *Pre-registration REQUIRED for all climbing events.
- May 7th, 4pm: Bridge Buttress, meet at Canyon Rim visitor center
- June 11, 4pm: Piney Creek, meet at back parking lot of soccer complex
- Indoor bouldering dates for May TBD
2. Finns up 5k and FREE Kids Splash Dash at Lake Stephens
Active SWV is hosting a 5k Fundraiser event at Lake Stephens to support the Kids Run Club program this summer.
The event on Saturday, July 26th will feature a FREE Kids ‘Splash ‘Dash’ fun run, followed by a beginner friendly 5k trail race with views of the lake. Kids Run Club participants from around the state are encouraged to attend and run with their peers!
Learn more about the Finns Up 5k and Free Kids Splash Dash and sign-up here.
3. Youth Creative Contest – for FREE entry into the Bridge Day 5k RUN
The Bridge Day 5k Run is another race event fundraiser that Active SWV puts on to support the Kids Run Club program and the Mini-Grants that go out to schools.
The Youth Creative Contest is an opportunity for any kid under age 18 to show off their art or writing skills and win two free entries into the race! Active SWV will select six winners total, three in the ‘art’ category, and three in the ‘essay’ category.
Winners will be selected on a rolling basis, so the sooner you submit your art or essay, the better!
This year, the Bridge Day 5k RUN will take place on October 18th, 2025. Learn more about the Youth Creative Contest and submit here.
Looking Ahead
The Fall Kids Run Club Mini-Grant will open in August for clubs to start in September and October. Check the Kids Run Club webpage for the link to apply when it’s live.
KIDS RUN CLUB CHAMPIONS
Email Active SWV’s Development Director, Kate, at kate@activeswv.com to find out how to become the next Kids Run Club Champion!
