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Tips for Playful Family Fitness This Summer
Through the Eyes of A Child: Terranea Resort’s ‘Director of Fun’ Shares Tips For Playful Family Fitness This Summer
Palos Verdes, Calif. - As Terranea Resort’s designated “Director of Fun,” Marissa Edwards is the mastermind behind the property’s family programming. With 102 scenic coastal acres that include a sandy beach cove, hiking trails and grassy fields at her disposal, family fun at Terranea is often centered around a healthy, active, outdoor lifestyle.
“It’s easy to make family fitness fun by looking at activities through the eyes of a child,” says Edwards. “What adults may think of as just getting from A to B, a child sees as a thrilling adventure.”
According to Edwards, routine activities are often perfect opportunities for sneaking in some family fitness. Whether at home or on vacation, here are some of Edwards’ tips for making playtime a workout this summer.
Tip #1: Make Walking A Game. At Terranea, a coastal stroll means the perfect opportunity for a game of nature bingo where participants compete to identify plants, animals and landmarks. At home, family exercise time can be just as much fun. Turn a walk at the park, beach or local preserve into a game of “Eye-Spy” using colors, shapes, animals and plants you may see along the way.
Tip #2: Make A Splash. With a 140 foot water slide and thrilling splash zone, Terranea’s Resort Pool is always a hit with families for water fun. But, a backyard pool can easily be just as exciting while also providing a chance for exercise. Underwater tag and speed swimming races keep hearts pumping and create smiles aplenty.
Tip #3: Get Rolling. Whether it's on your bike, rollerblades, razor scooter, or skate board, fun is faster on wheels. Next time you're going to the store, heading to school, or even going to Sunday family breakfast leave the keys on the counter and dust off the old banana seat.
Tip #4: Backyard Barbeque Olympics. Terranea’s Resort Lawn is host to a variety of fun and games from sack races to glow in the dark bocce ball all summer long. At home, fire up the grill and invite family and friends over for your own backyard barbeque olympics. You and your guests can hula hoop, relay race and tug-o-war throughout the evening. Combined with healthy grilled treats, this is a gold medal win to wellness and fun!
Summer Special: 50% Off A Second Kid’s Camp
During summer break, Terranea offers unique alternatives to traditional week-long summer camps with five day camps for ages 7-16. For a limited time, the resort is offering 50% off camp admission to its Adventure Camp or the Putt and Plunge Camp with the purchase of one camp. Participants do not need to be guests of the resort to participate.
Adventure Camp (ages 7-15)
Young explorers enjoy a week of games, crafts, activities and adventures. Campers learn about Terranea and its history and ecology. They just might get a little wet, too! Activities are tailored based on age and interests, and teens have special access to the Teen Lounge.
Cost: $249 per child, half-day (lunch included); $399 per child, full-day (lunch included) Sessions: June 21-25; July 12-16; August 9-13
Times: Half Day- 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. or 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., Full Day: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Putt and Plunge Camp (ages 7-15)
For those who just can’t decide, there’s always the option to sharpen golf skills in the morning, adventure in the afternoon…and sleep well at night!
Cost: $579 per student, $199 for Junior Golf Summer Pass Holders
Sessions: June 21-25; July 12-16; August 9-13
Time: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
About Terranea Resort
Just 20 miles from Los Angeles International Airport, Terranea is magnificently poised above the Pacific Ocean on the Palos Verdes Peninsula. Managed by Destination Hotels & Resorts, the property boasts a 582-room Resort including a 360-room hotel with 32 suites, plus 20 bungalows. Also available are 50 oceanfront casitas and 32 ocean view villas tailored specifically to individuals looking for a more residential setting.
Resort amenities include The Links at Terranea, a 9-hole par 3 golf course, and three unique swimming pools, one with children’s play area and a 140-foot waterslide. Three ocean view restaurants offer a variety of food and beverage experiences including Catalina Kitchen for casual, all-day dining, mar'sel, the free-standing signature restaurant, and Nelson's, a cliff-side restaurant and bar with spectacular vantage points for whale watching. Designed to reveal the Resort’s dramatic outdoor vistas, Terranea's conference and meeting facilities include 135,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor meeting and event space. Other amenities include a children’s center with interactive programs and several miles of scenic bluff-top trails that connect miles of off-property coastal trails. A secluded beach cove also adds to the unique experiences at Terranea Resort. For more information visit www.terranea.com or call 866-802-8000.
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