Navy bases across the Pacific will kick off Fit Family Week on Saturday.

The event, now in its second year, features a variety of family-oriented activities designed to promote fitness and fun.

"We’re trying to encourage families to get active together," says Kyle Rhodus, Yokosuka’s Morale, Welfare and Recreation athletic director.

Eight separate Navy locations across the Pacific are scheduled to take part in the April 4–12 event.

"It’s something we’ve always done here in Yokosuka, but last year the event went regional and it was very successful," said Rhodus.

While the activities are available year round, he said the program’s goal is to promote family participation.

"We want to create an environment of wellness within the family," Rhodus says.

Schedule of eventsSasebo Naval BaseApril 4 at 9 a.m. — Parent & Child Saltwater FishingApril 4 at 10 a.m. — Family Hula LessonsApril 7 at 4:30 p.m. — Family Fitness Orientation SeminarApril 7 at 6 p.m. — Family Physical Education ClassApril 9 at 6 p.m. — Parent/Child Swimming RelayApril 10 at 7 a.m. — Family Race Around CFASApril 11 at 9 a.m. — Family Overnight Hiking Tour to Mt. TaraApril 12 at 8 a.m. — Family Saltwater Fishing TripApril 12 at 11 a.m. — Family Bowling DayFor more information, contact Barbara Childress, DSN 252-3588

Atsugi Naval Air FacilityApril 4-12 — Healthy Choice Menu Items at all ClubsApril 4 at 1 p.m. — Family Bowling TournamentApril 5 at 7 a.m. — Family Hiking Tour to TakaoApril 5 at 3 p.m. — Family Body PumpApril 6 at 11:30 a.m. — Fitness Center Orientation for FamilyApril 7 & 9 at 8:30 a.m. — Mommies in MotionApril 7 & 9 at 7:15 p.m. — Family Body PumpApril 7 & 11 at 11 a.m. — Fit Factor Table and Speed StackingApril 8 at 2 p.m. — Fitness Center Orientation for FamilyApril 11 at 3 p.m. — Junior Golf ClinicApril 12 at 8 a.m. — Family Alps Hiking Trip to KamakuraFor more information, contact Michelle Hill, DSN 264-6163

Fleet Activities OkinawaApril 4 at 7:30 a.m. — Family Adventure Day to IE JIMAApril 5 at 7:30 a.m. — Family Expo Park AdventureApril 6 at 8:30 a.m. — Family Field Day at Nishizaki ParkApril 7 at 9 a.m. — Family Hike at Okinawan Prefectural ForestApril 8 at 8 a.m. — Family Hike at Maeda PointApril 9 & 10 at 7:30 a.m. — Family Kayak Trip to Mangrove RiverApril 11 at 9 a.m. — Family Amazing Race Challenge at Camp ShieldsFor more information, contact Kevin Davis, DSN 632-4013

Chinhae Naval BaseApril 4-12 — Healthy Choice Menu Items at all ClubsApril 4 at 9 a.m. — 5k Fun Run, 2.5K Family Walk & 1 Mile Kids Fun RunApril 8 At 5 p.m. — Family Bowling Tournament – 4 Member TeamsApril 9 at 5 p.m. — 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament CFAC GymFor more information, contact Gary Larose 762-5221

GuamApril 4-12 — Healthy Choice Menu Items at all ClubsApril 4-5 — Family Golf DiscountsApril 4 at 12:30 p.m. — Free paintball clinicApril 5 at 8:30 a.m. — Kayak and snorkel Piti BombholesApril 9 at 8:30 a.m. — Hike Pagat CavesApril 5 & 12 — Children bowl for free with a bowling parentApril 11-12 — Family Golf DiscountsFor more information, contact Sheila Litty, DSN 564-1824

Commander Naval Forces Korea(Yongsan, Seoul)April 4-12 — Healthy Choice Menu Items at Navy ClubApril 4 at 12:30 p.m. — Family Hike to Namsan Mountain in Central SeoulApril 6 at 2 p.m. — Han River Family Bike ExcursionFor more information, contact Paul Kemmet, DSN 725-7731

Yokosuka Naval Base April 4 at 10:00 a.m. — Family kayaking specials from Green Bay MarinaApril 4 at 8:30 a.m. — Fit Family Cherry Blossom 5K/1K RunApril 4-5 — Family paint ball and camping weekend from Outdoor RecApril 4-12 — Healthy Choice Menu Items at all ClubsApril 4-12 — All Fit Families Group Exercise Classes are freeApril 4-12 — Daily Youth Sports Family Fitness eventsApril 11 at 6:15 p.m. — Family fishing tournament International ProgramApril 11 at 10:30 a.m. — Fit Family 3K Blossom WalkApril 11 at 9:30 a.m. — Fit Family and MoMC Celebration at Purdy GymApril 12 at 11:00 a.m. — Family Egg Relay in IkegoFor more information, contact Brent Grubb, DSN 241-3077

Navy Region Center SingaporeApril 4 — Family Fitness Fun 5k/2k Fun RunApril 6 & 8 — Fit Fun ProgramApril 6 & 8 — Kidz Fit ProgramApril 6 & 8 — Teen cardio ProgramApril 7 & 8 — Fit Fun (ages 6-8)For more information, contact Carl Plummer, DSN 421-2411

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