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Active Ideas

Opportunities for activities are everywhere in the Bismarck-Mandan community. This section is the place to find and share ideas on how to get active. We have also listed some active ideas on the subpages of this section.

Healthy Family Home

Want your house to be a home of activity and fun for the entire family? Then click on the following link to download the Healthy Family Home document, and print your copy today. It will help get you on your way to a happy & fit family!

Healthy Family Home Starter Kit

Ten Ideas For Kids To Get Active

1. Take your dog out for a walk
2. Start up a playground kickball game
3. Join a sports team
4. Go to the park with a friend
5. Help your parents with yardwork
6. Play tag with kids in your neighborhood
7. Ride your bike to school
8. Walk to the store for your mom
9. See how many jumping jacks you can do
10. Race a friend to the end of the block

Ten Ideas for Adults To Get Active

1. Use a push mower to mow the lawn
2. Go for a walk in a nearby park
3. Take the stairs instead of an elevator
4. Bike to work, to run errands, or visit friends
5. Clean out the garage or the attic
6. Walk with a friend over the lunch hour
7. Volunteer to become a coach or referee
8. Sign up for an group exercise class
9. Join a softball or basketball league
10. Park at the farthest end of the lot

Share your ideas

We welcome and encourage you to share your active ideas with us. If we use your ideas on our site we will credit the idea with your family name unless you tell us otherwise. Thank you in advance for sharing!

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