About Us

Why is Activity Important?

The great debate about physical activity has shown that even small increases in activity can have beneficial effects for health.  According to Liane M. Summerfield, Chair of the Department of Health And Human Performance and professor of Nutrition and Health at Marymount University in Arlington, Virginia,“a pattern of inactivity begins early in life, making the need for physical activity necessary among our children.”  The benefits of early physical activity for children may have some significant advantages for today’s youth.  These benefits include:

• Lowered Risk of colon cancer
• Increase in bone density 
• Reduction of anxiety image and mood
• Development of physical fitness
• Promotion of weight control

The benefits, however, are not all physical.  It has been studied that sport and physical activity can combine with other interventions to reduce crime in particular groups and communities.  Activity and sport also improves self-esteem, ability to adhere to rules, and self-expression.

From a spiritual standpoint, children must practice Christ-like principles.  Activities and sports can allow children to learn the concepts of grace and forgiveness, resolving conflicts, treating others with respect and promote a healthy lifestyle which is God’s ideal

 

What is AKN?

Active Kids Network (AKN) is a database where families can access educational and physical activities in their areas for children of all ages.  AKN’s Mission is to promote these activities make them accessible to parents, guardians and children on one website.  AKN’s overall goal is to provide a resource where children can be matched with activities they love to do.  In addition to consolidated information on activities and programs, ActiveKidsNetwork.com will also offer testimonies, discounts and a calendar of local events.

 

How does AKN work?

Initially, programs and activities are listed and serve as a resource for families to connect children with both physical and educational activities in their area.  There is no other site of this kind on Web today.  The website will be set up for users to log on, find their area and look at the different activities that are listed for their area.  Each organization will have basic information listed.
However, an annual paid membership may include the following benefits:

Link to their website Rotating front page exposure Organization Profile Organization information Contact information Picture(s) of the program

150 word description Costs Other profiles Listings in multiple sections Discounts and Coupon posting ability

An interactive activity calendar will be available for organizations to upload their daily events.  In the future an AKN membership may be used to receive AKN e-newsletters or get discounts with participating programs.

Our vision is to enhance learning through educational and recreational activities for all children.  Our goal to enrich the children by promoting various programs throughout their area so that they will actively participate and thus develop a natural curiosity in a broad range of areas and provide experiences that will guide them to reach their potential and inculcate a lifelong desire to learn and be active.