Gymnasium offers homeschool fitness and health class
A new class for homeschool students begins Feb. 6 at the Cane Creek Gymnasium.
“We’re trying to fill a need for homeschoolers to get in their physical education time,” Jim Crea, Cookeville Leisure Services athletics superintendent, said of the new Homeschool Fitness and Health drop-in class to be held Mondays from noon to 2 p.m. “Plus, it’s offered during a time we’d like to see more activity in the gymnasium.”
The class is $1 per person (including parents), which is the regular admission charge at the gymnasium, and includes instructional and warm-up time, followed by that day’s sport or fitness activity.
“We will have a planned program that is athletically oriented,” Crea said. “For instance, one Monday it could be basketball, and the next Monday it could be volleyball, kickball or soccer.”
A gymnasium staff member will lead the class.
Homeschool students of all ages and fitness levels are welcome. Those under age 13 must be accompanied by a parent.
Crea has high hopes for the class.
“We’ll run it as long as there’s a need,” he added.
The gymnasium is located at 180 C C Camp Road in Cookeville. Hours are Monday through Saturday, 8 a.m.-10 p.m., and Sunday, 1-6 p.m. Open gym is available any time the facility is not programed or rented. Activities include basketball, soccer, volleyball, pickleball, cornhole and league sports.
To learn more, call 931-526-9767 or visit www.cookeville-tn.gov/ls/ccgym.
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Colton Payne of Cookeville, who will be in kindergarten next year, plays basketball at the Cane Creek Gymnasium. The gym is now offering a fitness and health class for homeshool students.
